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“As if missed paychecks and working without pay were not enough, now they have been told that they don’t even deserve a modest pay increase.”

I think it’s really important for federal authorities to show their ability to tackle this. When it comes down to it, the government must show that it can protect American democracy, through force if necessary.

Representatives from fossil fuels companies were invited to speak on a panel alongside White House officials.

Judge William Alsup rules that the Trump administration illegally fired thousands of federal workers, calling the mass terminations a “sham” designed to bypass legal protections, while unions and advocates celebrate a major victory for labor rights.

Ten tips for when everyone says your favorite comedian has “gone too far.”

“It’s not our student debt—but we still want Biden to forgive it.”

Trump slams door on refugees, China sets tariffs on U.S. goods, Kavanaugh accuser goes into hiding after threats, and more.

"A $15 minimum wage would raise wages for 39 million people and lift millions of Americans out of poverty. Why is McConnell afraid to let us vote on it?”

Look at actual living standards of average working Americans, and you see an economy that’s getting worse, not better.

The legacy of the Starr investigation could still provide guidance to both the special counsel and the White House.