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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

"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."

Julia Conley

Senators Ramp Up 14th Amendment Pressure on Biden to Counter 'Reckless' GOP

"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."

Jake Johnson

Climate Movement Implores G7 Leaders to Ditch Fossil Fuels for Good

"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.

Jessica Corbett

Wealthy G7 Nations Owe Global South $13+ Trillion in Unpaid Social, Climate Aid: Oxfam

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."

Kenny Stancil

'Trashing the Climate': EPA Failing to Address Massive Methane Emissions From Landfills

"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.

Brett Wilkins

With Support of 70 Climate Groups, Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Ban US Fossil Fuel Exports

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.

Olivia Rosane

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Digital Rights Groups Applaud US Supreme Court for Protecting Free Speech Online

Celebrities Join Greenpeace in Demanding Biden Go Big on Global Plastics Treaty

Scientists to G7 Leaders: Prepare for Next Pandemic by Combating Big Pharma Greed

GOP Congressman Clay Higgins Assaults Man Asking Questions During Press Event

ACLU Says Montana GOP Has 'Trampled' First Amendment With TikTok Ban

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Opinion

Big Trouble in the Deep: World's Oceans Are Now Heating Up Very, Very, Very Fast

Remember, people, this is an experiment we haven’t run before, and the test tube we’re using is the whole planet.

Bill Mckibben

The Evidence Is Clear: Medicare for All Will Save Money and Lives

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.

James G. Kahn,Alison Galvani

The Naked Political Corruption of the GOP Is Destroying US Democracy

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.

Thom Hartmann

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