Do you think that a law that predates the end of slavery, women's suffrage, and even Arizona's statehood should still stand? That's the question that was recently asked of the Arizona Supreme Court. Common sense tells us that the answer to this question should be a resounding no, but common sense isn't that common in today's Republican party.
Conservative justices on the AZ Supreme Court recently upheld an 1864 law, which institutes a near-total abortion ban. This is just the latest in the GOP's nationwide assault on abortion rights and reproductive freedoms in the wake of the Dobbs decision.
Read MoreToday is Earth Day. 54 years since the first Earth Day, and it has never been clearer that climate change is here. With rising sea levels and storms getting more intense each year, the situation will get worse if we do not act now.
While it may feel overwhelming, it is crucial that we unite and work together to mitigate and reverse the worst effects of climate change. There is no other option but to keep fighting to bring down global emissions.
Read MoreDuring my career, I've championed worker's rights and organized labor in Massachusetts. I've stood up against the influence of lobbyists and refused corporate dollars because I believe in a government of, by, and for the people.
Unions are crucial to protecting working-class Americans. I've stood in solidarity with striking workers, and cast votes in Congress to ensure they have the physical and financial protections they deserve. We've made significant strides in protecting workers across the country, but corporate PACs and special interests are gaining strength.
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