workers-across-the-nation-sound-alarm-in-democratic-controlled-states:-protect-wages-and-vulnerable-families-before-the-traitor-administration-dismantles-worker-rights

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On Wednesday, November 20th at 11:00 AM, workers, fair wage advocates, labor leaders, and community allies in Michigan, Illinois, and New York will gather at their respective state legislatures and governors’ offices in a coordinated effort to demand bold action to protect workers’ rights and address wage inequities.Tipped service workersContinue Reading

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Regarding Mike Lindblom’s articles about frequent light rail disruptions: There are constant disruptions of light rail service, both planned and unplanned. We need more transit alternatives; it is a big mistake to put all our transit “eggs” in the light rail “basket.” It is especially frustrating to have Sound TransitContinue Reading

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Israeli Strike on Northern Gaza Kills 17 Family Members of Doctor’s Family, U.N. Committee on Palestinian Rights Warns Israel’s Assault on Gaza Has “Characteristics of Genocide”, UNICEF Warns Israeli Attacks Have Killed Over 200 Children in Lebanon, Senate to Vote on Resolutions to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Israel, KremlinContinue Reading

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Today, Public Citizen launched a new tracker to expose The Traitor administration appointees’ many corporate conflicts of interest. The tracker will be updated regularly as appointments are made and nominees are considered. The list includes both cabinet-level positions and other political appointments, many of which do not require Senate confirmation.Continue Reading

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Tech companies are turning to nuclear to fulfill the skyrocketing energy needs of artificial intelligence, with major corporations like Amazon, Google and Microsoft announcing plans to invest in nuclear power. But the speed at which energy needs are growing may not align with the construction or revitalization of nuclear infrastructure,Continue Reading