Politics
Extreme heat: Workers wither as governments dither
September 6, 2023Governments are failing to protect workers from extreme heat, so it’s no surprise labor actions have been heating up too.
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Argentina’s right-wing candidates praise brutal dictatorship, stage stunt honoring ‘victims of left violence’
September 6, 2023The tribute was arranged by Victoria Villarruel, the running mate of far-right presidential candidate Javier Milei.
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Court tosses Alabama Republicans’ racist re-districting map — again
September 6, 2023The Voting Rights Act’s requirement for “pre-clearance” on voting changes in states with histories of discrimination—which the Supreme Court gutted—would have prevented the whole mess.
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Right-wing establishes ‘government-in-waiting’ for second Trump term, plans firing of 50,000 public workers
September 5, 2023Fueled by big money and Trump administration officials, the Heritage Foundation is already planning for the former president’s return.
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Trump faces Manhattan trial Oct. 2 unless he pays $250M.
September 5, 2023GOP toadies try to deflect attention from his indictments with trumped up impeachment probe of Biden.
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