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April 25, 2023

Top News

 

100+ Groups to NY Gov. Hochul: Don't Allow Radioactive Waste Dumping in Hudson River

"Holtec's ploy is ludicrously dangerous—and it's on Gov. Hochul to stop the dump," said one campaigner.

Julia Conley

 

Progressive Young Voters to Biden: Energize Us and Win or Ignore Us and Lose

"We need you to deliver the bold ideas that our generation cannot live without—stop the climate crisis, fight for the rights and dignity of immigrants, impose real gun control—and run on a bold platform that will get our generation out to vote."

Kenny Stancil

 

'Win for Artistic Freedom' as Court Reverses Frankfurt Ban on Roger Waters Concert

"Politicians don't have the right to intimidate artists and their fans by banning performances," the outspoken human rights activist and Pink Floyd co-founder has said.

Brett Wilkins

 

Ocean Warming Study So Distressing, Some Scientists Didn't Even Want to Talk About It

"This is one of those 'sit up and read very carefully' moments," said one science journalist.

Julia Conley

 

'So Blatant': Gorsuch Failed to Disclose He Sold Home to CEO of Major Law Firm

"This is exactly the type of situation that an ethics code that included vetting of transactions and full disclosure would clear up," the head of the watchdog Accountable.US asserted.

Brett Wilkins

 

Legendary Performer, Civil Rights Champion Harry Belafonte Dies at 96

"I was an activist who became an artist, I was not an artist who became an activist," the progressive champion once said.

Common Dreams Staff

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'Let Her Speak!': 7 Arrested in Protest Over Montana GOP's Silencing of Trans Lawmaker

 

'To Stand Up for Democracy,' Biden Makes 2024 Reelection Bid Official

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Opinion

 

Has Fox News 'Found Religion' by Firing Tucker Carlson?

If Fox News has seen any kind of light in jettisoning its most hateful voice, it’s the light of the almighty dollar.

Ariel Gold,Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler

 

Clarence Thomas and Democratic Fecklessness

Democrats are scared: scared of losing, scared of rocking the boat, scared of recognizing the gravity of the situation, scared of doing something about it. Their fears will cost us.

Dylan Gyauch-Lewis,Toni Aguilar Rosenthal

 

Big Tech Companies Are Becoming More Powerful Than Nation-States

They are already richer than many countries, and the rise of AI looks set to increase their influence.

Tom Valovic

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