Headlines November 30, 2022 from Democracy Now!
Senate Passes Marriage Equality Act in Bipartisan Vote
The Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act in a 61-36 vote Tuesday, protecting same-sex and interracial marriages at the federal level. This is Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin, the first openly gay person elected to the U.S. Senate.
Headlines November 29, 2022 from Democracy Now!
Biden Sides with Big Business & Asks Congress to Block Potential Rail Strike
Amazon Workers Walk Out Worldwide on Black Friday
Nov 28, 2022
Amazon warehouse workers in the U.S. and around the world walked out on Black Friday as part of the “Make Amazon Pay” campaign, calling for better wages and working conditions. This is a union representative from Germany, which is experiencing its highest inflation rate in decades.
Headlines November 23, 2022 from Democracy Now!
China: Hundreds of Workers Walk Off Job at World’s Largest iPhone Factory
In China, hundreds of workers at the world’s largest iPhone factory have clashed with Chinese police after walking off the job. Tension has been rising at the Foxconn plant over strict COVID-19 lockdowns and unpaid wages. Videos posted on social media show workers being tear-gassed and beaten outside the plant.
Headlines November 22, 2022 from Democracy Now!
Death Toll from Java Earthquake Rises to 268
In Indonesia, the death toll from Monday’s powerful earthquake in West Java province has soared to over 260 people. More than a thousand people were injured, and dozens more remain missing, as rescuers continue to search for survivors in the rubble of collapsed buildings. Many of the victims are schoolchildren.
Headlines November 21, 2022 from Democracy Now!
COP27 Delegates Agree on Historic “Loss and Damage” Deal But Make No Progress on Climate Catastrophe
Headlines November 18, 2022 from Democracy Now
State Department Argues Immunity for Saudis in Khashoggi Lawsuit
Whistleblower Upends Berkeley Police
"Despite these severe allegations, City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley concluded
that the City Council should still confirm Interim Chief Louis tomorrow."
- Nathan Mizell of the Berkeley Police Accountability Board, 14nov22
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