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July 12, 2023
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Sen. Ron Johnson Argues Against Rich Paying Fair Share to Ensure Social Security's Survival <[link removed]>
The Wisconsin Republican millionaire accused working-class Americans of "getting a lot more in return" from the key social program than rich people who pay disproportionately less into its coffers. <[link removed]>
Brett Wilkins <[link removed]>
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Dems Push Right-Wing Billionaires for Info on All Their Gifts to Supreme Court Justices <[link removed]>
Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse and Dick Durbin demanded details from "court fixer" Leonard Leo and two billionaires who were featured in recent reporting on Justice Samuel Alito. <[link removed]>
Jake Johnson <[link removed]>
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Climate Activists Demand Justice for 'Unjustly' Arrested Ugandan Anti-EACOP Protesters <[link removed]>
"The arrests of these activists are a clear attempt to silence dissent and suppress opposition to the EACOP," said one organizer. <[link removed]>
Brett Wilkins <[link removed]>
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War, Pandemic, and Climate Shocks Have Pushed 122 Million Into Hunger Since 2019: UN <[link removed]>
"A world without hunger is possible," said one United Nations agency leader. "What we are missing is the investments and political will to implement solutions at scale." <[link removed]>
Jessica Corbett <[link removed]>
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'Corruption': Thomas Aide Accepted Money From Lawyers Who Have Had Cases Before Supreme Court <[link removed]>
"Lawyers with business in front of the Supreme Court helping finance Clarence Thomas' Christmas parties? This court loses more and more of its legitimacy every day." <[link removed]>
Kenny Stancil <[link removed]>
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'Shocking Breach': Probe Shows Tax Prep Companies Shared Personal Data With Tech Giants <[link removed]>
One expert called the new revelations "a five-alarm fire" for taxpayer privacy. <[link removed]>
Jake Johnson <[link removed]>
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Analysis Spotlights Leonard Leo's Role in Republican 'Crusade' Against ESG <[link removed]>
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Dems' Wealth Tax Bill Would Extend Social Security Solvency by 75+ Years: Analysis <[link removed]>
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Wages Are Down 4% in Rich Nations as 'AI Revolution' Looms: OECD <[link removed]>
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Global Trade Protections Don't Cover 900+ At-Risk Plant, Animal Species <[link removed]>
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Dwight Was Right: âCongress Must Say No to Military Contractors <[link removed]>
The world Eisenhower warned about has materialized. We need more members of Congress to stand up to the arms industry and fight for social investments instead. <[link removed]>
Lindsay Koshgarian <[link removed]>
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How We Put the Blue in the Green New Deal <[link removed]>
The story of the grassroots initiative that launched a solution-oriented Ocean Climate Action Plan that helped shape the Biden Administration's approach to climate. <[link removed]>
David Helvarg,Jason Scorse <[link removed]>
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The Way to Saving Twitter Is Down a Road Elon Musk Will Never Travel <[link removed]>
Consistent and enforceable content-moderation is the key to social-media success. It's also good for, you know... democracy. <[link removed]>
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