More than 70% of Democrats back government-run universal healthcare: poll
Across the political spectrum, 57% of respondents said they believe the government should ensure everyone in the U.S. has health coverage.
Old hack Donald lost the farm – but needs a firmer boot
After all, there's no fool’s paradise,/ Unless enough fools gulp bad advice.
Google’s stock climbed after it fired 12,000 employees—but what did they get out of...
The tech sector is laying off tens of thousands of workers, making it clear that economic growth is currently valued above all else.
America’s inequality problem in one statistic
If you work for a big corporation, your boss likely made more money on January 2 than you will this whole year.
Movement to stop Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’ calls for support after police kill forest defender
Atlanta activists are calling for an independent investigation and solidarity, after police killed an Indigenous land defender in a heavily-armed raid.
Manchin-Romney attack on Social Security is ‘last thing we need’: Sanders
The Vermont Independent called for expanding popular federal programs rather than allowing a bipartisan commission to propose devastating cuts.
Our planet versus plastic bags—a tale of two cities
Americans discard 100 billion plastic bags annually, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil.
New study finds high levels of forever chemicals in freshwater fish across US
“People who consume freshwater fish, especially those who catch and eat fish regularly, are at risk of alarming levels of PFAS in their bodies."
Fossil fuel groups ‘spent millions’ on social media ads spreading climate disinformation during COP27
The cost of living crisis and a surge in fossil fuel prices “turbocharged an ecosystem of disinformation” around the summit, study finds.
Advocates say ‘hell no’ as Manchin pitches Social Security deal with GOP
"Manchin is providing cover for Republican attacks on Social Security and Medicare."