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April 21, 2023

Top News

'Not Out of the Woods Yet': Supreme Court Maintains Abortion Pill Access—For Now

"We shouldn't even be here," said one advocate. "This case should have been thrown out way before it got to the Supreme Court."

Common Dreams Staff

Tapping Into Warehouse Roof Solar Potential Could Power Entire US Cities

"If we want to create a clean energy future, we should look first to the already-built environment that could host the tools we need," said one expert. "Warehouse rooftops provide a perfect opportunity."

Kenny Stancil

Climate Group Vows to Make Sure Biden Environmental Justice Office Isn't 'Just Performative'

"As we celebrate today's victory, we must also recognize that Biden has come to be known worldwide as the fossil fuel president, having approved more drilling projects on federal land than Trump during their first two years."

Julia Conley

Giving Away the Game, Gaetz Says McCarthy 'Picked Up' Far-Right's Debt Ceiling Plan

One progressive critic said the GOP bill is "a reflection of just how totally controlled by the fringes of his caucus McCarthy is."

Jake Johnson

Chilean President Unveils Plan to Slowly Nationalize Lithium Industry

While striving for "a sustainable and developed economy," the leftist leader must contend with legislative divisions, potential industry opposition, and Indigenous and environmental resistance to large-scale mining.

Jessica Corbett

With Climate Indicators 'Off the Charts,' UN Chief Calls Policies of Rich Nations a 'Death Sentence'

"We have the tools, the knowledge, and the solutions," said U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. "But we must pick up the pace."

Kenny Stancil

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Day One of 'The Big One': Tens of Thousands Gear Up for Mass Climate Rallies in UK

Audio Reveals Top GOP Lawyer's 2024 Strategy: Make It Harder for College Students to Vote

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Opinion

The Republican Party of Death Content to Let Poverty Kill at Will

By refusing to fight poverty, the GOP shows it only cares about lives with a net worth over a half-billion dollars.

Thom Hartmann

Can You Fight for Climate Justice Without Being Antiwar?

Short answer–no. The Pentagon is the world's No. 1 fossil fuel polluter, and conflict wreaks environmental havoc.

Teddy Ogborn

The Real Way to Save Animals? Think More Selfishly

To trigger the necessary change, animal advocates should emphasize what their loss would mean for human society.

Carly Martinetti

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