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Several top House Democrats call for Biden to step aside in weekend ‘crisis talks’

Democrats are questioning president’s ability to prove to voters he has mental fitness and stamina to continue

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2024

Japanese Americans draw on heritage and history to support Palestine

A Japanese diaspora collective called Nikkei 4 Palestine aims to mobilize their community in solidarity as Israel-Gaza war rages

The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2024

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders introduces four-day workweek bill

Independent lawmaker says it’s time for workers to have a better quality of life with a 32-hour workweek without loss of pay

The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2024

Bipartisan Veterans Legislation Passes to Tackle Rising Suicide Rates

Joining us tonight are Illinois GOP Congressman Mike Bost and California Dem Congressman Mark Takano. They discuss bipartisan efforts to address veteran su...

Top News · Jan 6, 2024

State Rep. Julie Johnson announces she is running for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred’s seat

Johnson, first elected to the Texas House in 2018, joins a crowded primary to succeed Allred, who is giving up his solidly Democratic seat to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz next year.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2023

NC Republicans advocate for banning trans athletes from female sports teams

A two-week break from Congress didn’t relieve any tension between political parties as Democrats accused Republicans Monday of bullying transgender youth with a bill expected to pass the House Thursday.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 19, 2023

A 4-day workweek gains lawmaker support in some states

The Original Oyster House, billed as Pittsburgh’s oldest restaurant, found itself in crisis during the pandemic. Down to seven employees — including owner Jen Grippo and her mother — the staff worked six or seven days a week to keep up with orders. Grippo closed the Oyster House entirely in…

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023

The ‘norm’ for working is in flux. New evidence favors a four-day week.

Two years ago, we made note of a study from Iceland that found employers were happier, and still productive, working a four-day work week. Now, another major study from the United Kingdom reinforced the value of a shorter work week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2023

Camp Lejeune health claims are mired despite law allowing suits

As claims and lawsuits pile up against the government related to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, the number of grievous health outcomes tied to exposure to those toxic chemicals at the Marine Corps base in North Carolina is also rising.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023

Camp Lejeune health claims are mired despite law allowing suits - Roll Call

As claims and lawsuits over related to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune pile up, the number of grievous health outcomes also grow.

Roll Call · Mar 23, 2023