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Nov 6, 2024 · Federal Firefighters Say Their Pay Is on the Line in 2024 Election. As wildfires worsen, some federal firefighters fear Republican control of Congress and the White House could accelerate their exit from the workforce, leaving critical gaps in fire response. Latest News October 30, 2024 Audrey Carleton. Biden Delivered on Infrastructure and Jobs.
Climate Advocates Dismayed by Trump Victory; Buoyed by State …
1 day ago · The climate advocates were dismayed to see fossil-fuel-friendly candidates in Ohio and Pennsylvania beat climate-minded incumbents in the U.S. Senate. But they welcomed the results of several state-level ballot initiatives and a handful of state legislative and gubernatorial victories that should advance climate policies.
Philadelphia Workers Are Readying a Bill With a Basic Demand: …
11 hours ago · In Philadelphia, a city of around 760,000 workers, the Labor Policy and Compliance program employs just 20 staff members.Of those, only four are charged with investigating worker complaints, leaving each investigator responsible for an average of roughly 200,000 workers.. This summer, Philadelphia advocates sought $2.6 million from the City Council for the Office of Worker Protections, hoping ...
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COLUMNS THE ARC Erin Aubry Kaplan examines the persistent barriers to racial justice and opportunities for progress in an era of receding black presence
Making America Hate Again Series
In “Making America Hate Again,” Capital & Main explores the rise of white supremacy in the Trump era. The three-part video series begins with an examination of how Trump’s ascent coincided with a dramatic increase in both hate crimes and hate groups. Part two documents the new wave of voter suppression efforts, and their relationship to ...
Swing Shift - capitalandmain.com
As wildfires worsen, some federal firefighters fear Republican control of Congress and the White House could accelerate their exit from the workforce, leaving critical gaps in fire response. This Once-Undecided Pennsylvania Union Leader Is Backing Harris. Here’s What Made Up His Mind. Kalena Thomhave. After watching Harris on Fox News and ...
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Ten Capital & Main Stories That Had an Impact in 2021
Dec 29, 2021 · The Fossil Fuel Industry’s Last Stand in California Oil Country. Aaron Cantú obtained documents showing that a fund used by oil companies to mitigate their pollution emissions in the San Joaquin Valley wasn’t benefitting the people most affected by the pollution. In public comments and legal filings, the Center for Biological Diversity cited our story in their effort to stop the issuance ...
Striking Back Series
Sep 6, 2024 · A novel partnership among three labor unions to organize tens of thousands of airline workers could set a national example. “Striking Back” — How Workers Across a Polarized U.S. Are Challenging Economic Inequality. Danny Feingold August 30, 2023. A new Capital & Main series explores rising labor unrest in a nation of extreme disparities.