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June 12, 2023
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'Blatantly Violating International Law': Israel Plans West Bank Settlement Expansion <[link removed]>
One Israel-based group asserted the government's new annexation moves "entrench Jewish supremacy and apartheid in the West Bank." <[link removed]>
Brett Wilkins <[link removed]>
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Sanders-Led Panel Exposes Big Pharma for 'Ripping Off' Americans With Publicly Funded Meds <[link removed]>
"It is unacceptable that half of new prescription drugs invented with the help of NIH scientists now cost more than $111,000," said the HELP Committee chair, urging action by the Biden administration to cut prices. <[link removed]>
Jessica Corbett <[link removed]>
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'Our Voices Are Actually Being Heard': Historic Youth Climate Trial Begins in Montana <[link removed]>
"I think a victory for the Montana youth would really set the stage, provide a strong foundation for many of these other youth climate cases," said one law professor in the state. <[link removed]>
Jessica Corbett <[link removed]>
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Nations Wasted $157,000 Per Minute on Nuclear Weapons in 2022: ICAN <[link removed]>
The U.S. spent $43.7 billion on nuclear weapons last year-more than every other nuclear-armed nation combined, according to the Nobel Peace Prize-winning group. <[link removed]>
Jake Johnson <[link removed]>
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Fossil Fuel Companies' Net-Zero Plans Are 'Largely Meaningless,' Report Finds <[link removed]>
Existing pledges tend to ignore emissions caused by the distribution and consumption of petroleum products, and not a single fossil fuel company has committed to ending oil and gas production by 2050. <[link removed]>
Kenny Stancil <[link removed]>
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New GOP Bills Would Hand Richest 1% Over $28 Billion in Tax Cuts Next Year <[link removed]>
The poorest fifth, meanwhile, would get just $1.4 billion in tax cuts under the Republican legislation, according to a new analysis. <[link removed]>
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Proudly Standing in Solidarity With Youth in Historic Climate Court Case <[link removed]>
Today's youth are taking on a lot, but that's because there's a lot to take on. <[link removed]>
Michelle Uberuaga <[link removed]>
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The Climate Crisis Will Be the Mother of All Financial Crises <[link removed]>
Our rapidly heating planet is the fundamental crisis for humanity and will have repercussions on all human systems. <[link removed]>
João Camargo <[link removed]>
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Why Are Corporate Healthcare Fraudsters Being Handed "Get Out of Jail Free Cards"? <[link removed]>
Waivers given by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services allow venture capital, private equity, and health insurance entities the freedom to violate anti-corruption laws without penalty. <[link removed]>
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