Infrastructure

Cleanup of abandoned mines could get boost, relieving rivers

September 20, 2021 By Michael Phillis

Thousands of abandoned coal mines in the U.S. have been polluting rivers and streams for decades, in some cases harming fish and contaminating drinking water. Now efforts to finally clean up the sites could soon get...

Manchin feels the heat after pushing ‘pause’ on budget reconciliation

September 9, 2021 By John Bachtell

His refusal to back the $3.5 trillion bill goes against West Virginians’ needs.

Battle rages to pass $3.5 trillion progressive agenda

September 7, 2021 By C.J. Atkins

Carrying water for the corporate class by standing in the way of passage are so-called "centrist" Democrats, Manchin and Sinema.

Dozens die in Ida’s rampage through the Northeast

September 3, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

In fires in the West and floods in the East stunned Americans suffer the ominous effects of climate change.

Battle rages over Biden agenda as key vote nears in Congress

August 24, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

The outcome of the struggles for social justice and voting rights in the halls of Congress can change the U.S. for the better for generations to come.