Israel’s strikes on Iran spark growing dissent in Congress
A War Powers Resolution, to prevent President Trump from using military force against Iran without Congressional authorization was introduced in Congress.
President Biden announces 2024 run for re-election
"When I ran for president four years ago, I said we are in a battle for the soul of America. And we still are. That's why I'm running for re-election."
Revolutionizing industry: Biden’s bold $6 billion plan to green steel, ice cream, and more
This substantial financial injection, sourced from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is set to fund 33 innovative demonstration projects across more than 20 states.
GOP plan would force poor Americans to pay more for Medicaid to fund tax...
A Republican-backed budget proposal would slash healthcare access for millions by imposing new Medicaid fees on low-income Americans while paving the way for massive tax cuts for the wealthy.
‘Absolute nonsense’: As measles cases soar & kids die, expert slams RFK Jr. on...
Amid a growing number of measles cases in the United States, RFK Jr. has promoted skepticism of the efficacy of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, June 29, 2018
#WomensMarch marches against Trump's "zero tolerance" immigration policy, Nestlé continues to take California water, the Koch brothers plan for the next Supreme Court justice, and more.
Ensuring the minimum wage keeps up with economic growth would be the best way...
While its chances in the Senate appear slim, the proposal has brought national attention to the minimum wage, which has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009.
Will the Trump USDA deliver on the dietary guidelines for Americans? Our new report...
The bottom line is this: if it is important to ensure the guidelines are evidence-based, it is essential to recognize that even evidence-based guidelines are only as effective as their implementation.
Support oppositional press—not media owned by Fascist collaborators
In order to separate truth from lies, the anti-Trump opposition should make sure to include a healthy amount of oppositional press in our media diets, and to take reporting from non-oppositional press with a grain of salt.
On 13th anniversary of last minimum wage hike, Dems urged to raise ‘deplorable’ $7.25...
"They must immediately raise the federal minimum wage to at least $15 an hour. Our country cannot afford to reach a 14th anniversary of $7.25."