In a historic step toward replacing America’s uniquely expensive and deadly for-profit healthcare system with a humane program that would leave no one behind, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) on Wednesday will officially introduce Medicare for All legislation that policy experts and advocates have praised as comprehensive, strong, and “battle-ready.” “The state of our healthcare system …
From the SXSW program: As New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continues to galvanize the left (and frustrate the right), what’s driving her unique appeal has become an increasingly compelling question. Is it her identity or her substantive politics? Or both? Ocasio-Cortez’s embrace of democratic socialism has been emphasized by the right, which seeks to paint …
Food justice advocates heaped praise on Boston Monday after the city’s legislative body unanimously passed an ordinance that boosts the local economy and environment as well as workers, animal welfare, and healthful eating. “With this passage, Boston has loosened the stranglehold that corporations have over our food system, especially in schools,” said Alexa Kaczmarski, senior …
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As the pandemic continues, livestream fashion shows are being brought in by many designers. However, this is not a new concept for Burberry. Burberry became the first luxury brand to livestream its runway show to a global audience in 2010. They have previously broadcasted the shows on their website and all major social platforms. As …
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President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE warned voters Wednesday that if Republicans lost the midterm elections, “you’re all going to lose a lot of …
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President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE trails Michelle ObamaMichelle LeVaughn Robinson ObamaThe Hill’s Morning Report – Treasury, Fed urge more spending, lending to ease …
CNN anchor Jake Tapper said Tuesday night that the evening’s initial results do not portend a “blue wave” of Democratic victories. “It is entirely possible that the Democrats will regain control of the House today, but I have to say that when you look at what’s going on today, this is not a blue wave,” Tapper …
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After taking control of the House in the 2018 midterms, Democrats vowed to get their hands on President Donald Trump’s tax returns as part of their broad oversight agenda. But, months into 2019, critics say Democrats are moving with “incomprehensible sluggishness” that is threatening their chances of getting the documents before the 2020 elections. “Contrary …
New reporting highlights how the nation’s nuclear power plants are woefully unprepared to handle the growing impacts of the climate crisis. Despite that threat, says a watchdog, the industry’s regulatory capture means its interests are set to continue to take precedence over public health and safety. As Bloomberg‘s Christopher Flavelle and Jeremy C.F. Lin laid …
Donald Trump’s war on the environment will continue Wednesday as the president aims to make it easier to build pipelines—angering environmental groups. An executive order designed to loosen regulations around pipeline construction and ensure the country continues to rely on fossil fuels for its energy needs is expected to be announced by the president during a visit …