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May 18, 2023
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'Big Win for the Rights of Many' as Biden's Pro-Corporate Judicial Nominee Withdraws Name <[link removed]>
"A lifetime appointment to the federal bench is perhaps the most privileged seat in our country," said one economic justice advocate. "It shouldn't be handed out like a party favor." <[link removed]>
Julia Conley <[link removed]>
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Senators Ramp Up 14th Amendment Pressure on Biden to Counter 'Reckless' GOP <[link removed]>
"Republicans have made it clear that they are prepared to hold our entire economy hostage unless you accede to their demands to reduce the deficit on the backs of working families. That is simply unacceptable." <[link removed]>
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Climate Movement Implores G7 Leaders to Ditch Fossil Fuels for Good <[link removed]>
"The G7 in Hiroshima is an opportunity for PM Kishida and other leaders to deliver a clear and just renewable energy agenda for a peaceful world," said 350.org's Japan team lead. <[link removed]>
Jessica Corbett <[link removed]>
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Wealthy G7 Nations Owe Global South $13+ Trillion in Unpaid Social, Climate Aid: Oxfam <[link removed]>
While failing to pay what they owe, rich countries are forcing their poor counterparts to fork over $232 million each day for debt repayments-a clear expression of what one advocate called a "deadly double standard." <[link removed]>
Kenny Stancil <[link removed]>
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'Trashing the Climate': EPA Failing to Address Massive Methane Emissions From Landfills <[link removed]>
"Landfills not only contribute to climate change, but they disproportionately impact low-income neighborhoods and communities of color forced to live near dumps," said the co-author of a new report. <[link removed]>
Brett Wilkins <[link removed]>
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With Support of 70 Climate Groups, Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Ban US Fossil Fuel Exports <[link removed]>
The bill, led by Democrats, comes amidst mounting concerns about the increase in liquefied natural gas export infrastructure in both the U.S. and overseas. <[link removed]>
Olivia Rosane <[link removed]>
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Big Trouble in the Deep: World's Oceans Are Now Heating Up Very, Very, Very Fast <[link removed]>
Remember, people, this is an experiment we haven't run before, and the test tube we're using is the whole planet. <[link removed]>
Bill Mckibben <[link removed]>
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The Evidence Is Clear: Medicare for All Will Save Money and Lives <[link removed]>
The only two peer-reviewed medical articles on the issue in the last 30 years came to the same conclusion: Medicare for All will save money, by removing unnecessary paperwork and insurance company profits, lowering drug costs, and other factors. <[link removed]>
James G. Kahn,Alison Galvani <[link removed]>
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The Naked Political Corruption of the GOP Is Destroying US Democracy <[link removed]>
Lacking any core beliefs or principles other than obeisance to billionaires and the fossil fuel industry, the Republican Party has become one giant grift, and the USA is its mark. <[link removed]>
Thom Hartmann <[link removed]>
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