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Wednesday
August 30, 2023
Mitch McConnell Is Waging War on Labor. Don’t Worry, He’ll Lose.
The NLRB last week scored a huge victory for workers seeking to organize. The Senate’s strategy to hit back is just bizarre.
by Timothy Noah
First They Mined for the Atomic Bomb. Now They’re Mining for E.V.s.
Miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo face few protections in the global rush for metals for the energy transition—as well as a toxic legacy from a previous rush to mine for nuclear weapons.
by Roger Peet
The Plan to Bolster the Civil Service and Protect Democracy
Republicans have a dark, authoritarian vision for the administrative state. Biden has taken big steps to preserve it—and make it more responsive to ordinary people.
by James Goodwin

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Florida Wanted “Opposing Viewpoints” on Slavery in A.P. African American Studies Course
The DeSantis administration was fighting with the College Board for an astonishing reason, according to a new report.
by Ella Sherman
Tennessee Republicans Block Gun Reform, Abruptly Adjourn Until Next Year
The House floor broke out into chants of “Vote them out,” after Republicans adjourned the session.
by Tori Otten
Federal Prosecutors Want to Know How Drunk Giuliani Was While Advising Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith is investigating whether Trump was taking advice from an inebriated lawyer when trying to overturn the 2020 election.
by Tori Otten
A Young Vivek Ramaswamy Questioned Candidate’s Lack of “Political Experience”
In a viral resurfaced video, a younger Vivek Ramaswamy seemed to understand the importance of political experience when running for office.
by Edith Olmsted
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Republican Rep. Nearly Blames Hurricanes on Climate Change on Fox News
Representative Barry Loudermilk came so, so close to accurately describing Hurricane Idalia.
by Edith Olmsted
Former Judge Trashes “Stunningly Stupid” Move From Trump’s Legal Team
Trump’s legal team tried to compare his trial to a landmark Supreme Court case.
by Tori Otten
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