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News & Views | 2/20/20
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Sanders Gets Backing of March for Our Lives Co-Founders for 'Intersectional' Approach to Ending Gun Violence
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"He gets that all the issues we fight for are connected, and the gun
violence isn't the cause but the symptom of systematic injustice in this
country."
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UltraViolet Calls On DNC to Keep Bloomberg Off Debate Stage Unless the Billionaire Releases Former Employees From NDAs
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
The women's advocacy group UltraViolet called on the Democratic National
Committee to help pressure former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg into
releasing former employees from non-disclosure agreements by stipulating
that presidential primary candidates who are keeping former employees
from speaking out about alleged mistreatment will not have a spot on the
stage in future primary debates.
'On a Knife Edge': Experts Warn Great Barrier Reef Could Soon See Third Mass Coral Bleaching in Five Years
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Australian scientists and conservationists warned in the Guardian
Thursday that the Great Barrier Reef could soon endure a third major
coral bleaching event in just five years, highlighting how the
human-caused climate crisis is already devastating crucial ecosystems
worldwide.
Democrats Call on White House to Ensure Any Coronavirus Vaccine Is Not Profit-Making Venture for Big Pharma
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"We cannot allow Big Pharma to price gouge the fruits of Americans
investments."
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'No Tolerance': Union Urges DCCC to Cut Off Support to Dems Who Voted Against Pro-Labor Bill
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"They must be denied the support of the Democratic Party for refusing to
stand with working Americans."
'We Are Proud to Stand By His Side': High-Profile Muslim Rights Group Emgage Endorses Bernie Sanders for President
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"Senator Sanders has built a historically inclusive and forward-thinking
movement: one that represents America as a set of ideas grounded in the
belief that all humans are equal and worthy of a dignified life."
Judge Sentences Roger Stone to 40 Months in Prison
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
Stone is expected to be pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Over 570 Groups Endorse Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez's Fracking Ban Act as 'Essential and Urgent Climate Action'
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
More than 570 national, regional, and local groups signed on to a letter
Thursday endorsing the first-ever national legislation that would
immediately prohibit federal permits for new fracking or related
infrastructure and fully ban the practice in the United States beginning
in 2025.
Mulvaney Says GOP Won't Act on Climate Crisis Because the Party Doesn't Want Taxes to Go Up
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Inaction is a choice that will force 'lifestyle changes,'" said one
critic. "The water will come."
Sanders Hits Bloomberg With 'Grotesque' Statistic: Billionaire Owns More Wealth Than Bottom 125 Million Americans Combined
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"That's wrong. That's immoral. That should not be the case when we got
half a million people sleeping out on the street."
Warren Says Democrats Must Oppose Billionaire Who Calls Women 'Fat Broads' and 'Horse-Faced Lesbians' (She Wasn't Talking About Trump)
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We're not going to beat Donald Trump with a man who silences women with
who knows how many non-disclosure agreements."
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Trump Goes Global With His Absurd Anti-Abortion Agenda
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by Sonali Kolhatkar
In spite of the relentless fearmongering, legislative erosion of women's
rights and powerful political allies to do their bidding, the
anti-abortionists remain a minority.
Weinstein Trial Begs a Question: Why Is the Pain of Women and Minorities Often Ignored?
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by Anne P. DePrince, Jennifer M. Gómez
Recognizing and believing their pain is essential to the work of healing
and justice.
Poor People’s Campaign Puts the Spotlight on Poverty
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by James Goodman
Series of gatherings around the country builds momentum for June 20
march.
Australian Government Is Burning Our Children's Future
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by Bill Spence
Despite devastating fires, the Australian government is actively
opposing any moves to limit climate damage.
The Feud Between Trump and Barr Is a Grand Illusion
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by Bill Blum
The sad truth is that the two men are as simpatico as ever in pursuit of
their jointly held goal of executive supremacy.
Where Have You Gone, Smedley Butler?
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by Danny Sjursen
Why no retired generals oppose America's forever wars.
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Newswire...
Trump Visit Comes as Administration's Corruption Plagues Colorado Public Lands
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Department of Defense Illegally Burning Stockpiles of Toxic "Forever Chemicals"
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