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Lawmakers Have Been Quiet About the New Amazon Union

My guess is, they’re not all that happy about it — As many of us have heard, on April 1st, 2022 an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island became the first in the United States to unionize, and with an independent union astutely dubbed Amazon Labor Union at that. David took on Goliath, and won. …

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Lawmakers Have Been Quiet About the New Amazon Union
Lawmakers Have Been Quiet About the New Amazon Union
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21 hours ago

Let’s Talk About the Laphonza Butler, Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Replacement.

Who is she, and what does she represent? — Well the news is in, and California Governor Gavin Newsom has come to a decision as to who he will be appointing to the Senate following the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Unsurprisingly, it was not Barbara Lee. In fact, it was none other than Laphonza Butler. Christopher Cadelago with…

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Let’s Talk About the Laphonza Butler, Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Replacement.
Let’s Talk About the Laphonza Butler, Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Replacement.
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2 days ago

Rep. Matt Gaetz is Trying to Oust Speaker McCarthy.

Let the drama begin. — At least for the short term, the United States has managed to avoid a government shut down. Of course, not everyone is happy about it. If you follow politics at all, the far right of the GOP pitching fits about this is as sure a thing as water being wet…

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Rep. Matt Gaetz is Trying to Oust Speaker McCarthy.
Rep. Matt Gaetz is Trying to Oust Speaker McCarthy.
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3 days ago

Donald Trump’s Latest Target? Nancy Pelosi’s Husband.

The former President is mocking the fact that he was brutally assaulted. — If there’s anything we’ve come to know about Donald Trump over the course of his tenure not just in politics but in the public spotlight in general, it’s that he’s not exactly known for his filter. One of the most glaringly obvious aspects of his style that endears him to…

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Donald Trump’s Latest Target? Nancy Pelosi’s Husband.
Donald Trump’s Latest Target? Nancy Pelosi’s Husband.
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3 days ago

What Dianne Feinstein’s Death Means for California.

And elections perhaps even beyond 2024. — At the age of 90, California Senator Dianne Feinstein has passed away. Michael R. Blood and Mary Clare Jalonick with the Associated Press write: “U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat and champion of liberal causes who was elected to the Senate in 1992 and broke gender barriers…

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What Dianne Feinstein’s Death Means for California.
What Dianne Feinstein’s Death Means for California.
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4 days ago

Ron DeSantis Finally Attacked Trump.

And he didn’t look comfortable doing it. — Well, the second Republican primary debate took place last night and once again Donald Trump was not present, choosing instead to go speak to auto workers in Michigan. Of course, he lamented the fact that in his view, auto workers were striking for the wrong thing. …

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Ron DeSantis Finally Attacked Trump.
Ron DeSantis Finally Attacked Trump.
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5 days ago

Let’s Talk About Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s Supposed Reelection Strategy.

The Arizona senator is deeply unserious. — Ah, Kyrsten Sinema. Somehow, the Arizona senator has found her way into the headlines again. This time, it has to do with the supposed reelection strategy Sinema sent out as she navigates a 2024 campaign no longer listed as a Democrat, but as an independent. Ronald J. Hansen with AZ…

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Let’s Talk About Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s Supposed Reelection Strategy.
Let’s Talk About Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s Supposed Reelection Strategy.
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6 days ago

Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom Are Officially Debating.

…Why? — Well, it’s happening. After an agreement to it a while back, Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and none other than California Governor Gavin Newsom are officially going to debate. Dominick Mastrangelo with The Hill writes: “Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom…

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Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom Are Officially Debating.
Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom Are Officially Debating.
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Sep 25

Joe Biden Will Be Walking the Picket Line With Striking Auto Workers.

Credit where credit is due. — Along with virtually everyone else who considers themselves to be on the left, I have obviously had my fair share of criticism for Joe Biden. His tenure as President has been undeniably lackluster, and I still maintain that he has absolutely no business running for reelection. …

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Joe Biden Will Be Walking the Picket Line With Striking Auto Workers.
Joe Biden Will Be Walking the Picket Line With Striking Auto Workers.
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Sep 23

AOC Had An Excellent Point About Lauren Boebert.

She had a lot to say about the right wing’s reaction to Boebert’s theater incident, and she wasn’t wrong. — It feels safe to assume that it’s going to be a while before Colorado’s Representative Lauren Boebert is going to live down what happened in the Denver theatre recently. At least on social media, there really was no escaping the stories or the video camera footage of Boebert and her…

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AOC Had An Excellent Point About Lauren Boebert.
AOC Had An Excellent Point About Lauren Boebert.
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Lauren Elizabeth

Lauren Elizabeth

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Lauren is a writer & leftist with analysis on topics related to politics & policy. She can be reached at LaurenMartinchek@gmail.com or Twitter @xlauren_mx

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