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Joe Biden

2024 Election May Determine IRS’s Fate

TL/DR - The IRS commissioner, Daniel Werfel, testified before Congress, receiving criticism from Republicans who argue the agency is failing taxpayers and wasting parts of the $80 billion investment from the Inflation Reduction Act. Democrats, however, praised the agency for its progress, with Werfel arguing that long-term funding for the IRS…

‘Lead or Lose’: 21 Detained at Biden HQ for Climate, Gaza Protests

TL/DR - Twenty-one activists from Sunrise Movement and IfNotNow were arrested outside of Joe Biden's campaign headquarters in Philadelphia while demanding a greater commitment to climate change and the Israel-Palestine conflict. The activists were demanding that Biden either take the lead on these issues or lose the support of the younger voting…

Potential Start of Greatest Climate Victory – Common Dreams

TL/DR - The article discusses how the current pandemic could lead to a significant win for the climate if the global community uses this as an opportunity to transition to greener strategies and behaviors. The author argues that the reduction in carbon emissions during the COVID-19 lockdowns demonstrates how changes in lifestyle and policy can…

Latino Enrollment in Obamacare Rises in Pro-Trump Zones

TL/DR - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has seen broad adoption in Miami, Florida, especially amongst the Latino community. The region has shown a shift in political leanings from Democrat to Republican, with Donald Trump, who has pledged to repeal the ACA, being the current forerunner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Despite…