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Progressives Revive Push for Medicare for All at House Hearing

"Congress must implement a system that prioritizes people over profits, humanity over greed, and compassion over exploitation," Rep. Cori Bush argued in support of universal healthcare legislation.



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A column by Abby Zimet
A column by Abby Zimet

Purported Vessel For Love Defends Family By Assaulting Guy Who Tells Bad Joke

If you've understandably stayed in your cave of late: Claiming this week's mantle of Poster Boy for Toxic Masculinity, A-lister Will Smith stalked onstage at the Oscars and "smacked the shit" out of Chris Rock for a tasteless joke about Smith's wife Jada - and trash-talked him - thus acting out the angry Black man trope on live TV and upending the night. Then he won an Oscar. In a tearful speech, he said "love will make you do crazy things," which coincidentally echoes every abuser ever. Bottom line for the ensuing Hollywood kerfuffle: "Will Smith needs to stop slapping people."

Abby Zimet · Mar 28, 2022

As Consumers Pay, Oil CEOs Refuse to Testify to Congress About Soaring Prices

"While Americans struggle with high gas prices, these companies are doing victory laps, showering their already wealthy executives and shareholders with billions in stock buybacks and bonus compensation," said one watchdog group. "They should be ashamed."
Julia Conley ·

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