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October Facts

October Facts October Facts

Recent history, in stitches.

Nov 11, 2021 / OppArt / India Tresselt

Paul Gosar

Expel Paul Gosar From Congress Expel Paul Gosar From Congress

The Arizona Republican, who has a history of consorting with neo-Nazis and insurrectionists, shared a video Monday depicting him killing AOC. It’s time to expel this twisted fiend.

Nov 11, 2021 / John Nichols

Glenn Youngkin

Virginia Republicans Perfected the Post-Trump Dog Whistle Virginia Republicans Perfected the Post-Trump Dog Whistle

Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin figured out exactly how far, and how close, to keep Donald Trump.

Nov 11, 2021 / Joan Walsh

News Alert: Dads Have a Role to Play in the Paid-Leave Fight, Too

News Alert: Dads Have a Role to Play in the Paid-Leave Fight, Too News Alert: Dads Have a Role to Play in the Paid-Leave Fight, Too

Leaving women to advocate for this essential policy on their own is not only sexist; it’s a massive disservice to fathers.

Nov 10, 2021 / Elie Mystal

It’s in the Air

It’s in the Air It’s in the Air

Climate change disproportionally impacts people of color.

Nov 10, 2021 / OppArt / Rogue Citizen

“Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet

“Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet “Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet

In a rapidly heating world, we don’t have time for etiquette.

Nov 10, 2021 / Mary Annaïse Heglar and Amy Westervelt

Farmwo

As Average Temperatures Rise, Workers Will Finally Get Protection From Extreme Heat As Average Temperatures Rise, Workers Will Finally Get Protection From Extreme Heat

There is currently no federal standard protecting workers from heat. OSHA will develop a new rule to change that.

Nov 10, 2021 / Bryce Covert

“The Worst Prison in New York State”

“The Worst Prison in New York State” “The Worst Prison in New York State”

The situation at Rikers is bad, but at Great Meadow Correctional Facility, a maximum security facility more than 200 miles north of New York City, it’s worse.

Nov 10, 2021 / Victoria Law

The coast of Tuvalu

At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions

Islands have contributed little to global emissions yet stand to suffer disproportionately from climate change. Now, they are demanding more funding to protect themselves.

Nov 9, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt

COP26 Action Steps?

COP26 Action Steps? COP26 Action Steps?

Net-zero carbon can’t wait.

Nov 9, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

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