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Top Global Experts Say Humanity Must 'Heal Our Broken Relationship With Nature' to Prevent Future Pandemics
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"We must curb the high risk trade and consumption of wildlife, halt
deforestation and land conversion, as well as manage food production
sustainably."
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Bernie Sanders Says Beyond Belief That 'Extraordinary Narcissist' Trump Would Sacrifice Lives to Hold Tulsa Rally
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"The leader of the United States government is defying science in order
to hear cheers from his supporters," said the Senator from Vermont.
Excerpts of John Bolton Book Showing Unhinged Behavior by Trump Evidence Former Advisor Is '100% Complicit,' Say Critics
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"Bolton is a moral abomination in every way. It's also the case that
basically everyone in government who comes close to Trump comes away
thinking he's even worse than they realized."
Atlanta Cop Who Shot Rayshard Brooks in the Back Charged With 11 Counts—Including Felony Murder
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Fired Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe is now facing 11 charges
including felony murder for fatally shooting Rayshard Brooks, a
27-year-old black man, twice in the back outside a Wendy's restaurant on
Friday night, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced at a
Wednesday afternoon news conference.
5 Years After Racist Charleston Massacre, McConnell Ripped for 'Unconscionable' Refusal to Allow Vote on Gun Violence Bill
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"The Senate must act so we can prevent tragedies like this from
happening again."
'An Unstoppable Movement': Sanders Praises Grassroots After Target Announces $15 Minimum Wage
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Longtime labor rights advocate Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday welcomed
the announcement that retail giant Target will permanently raise the
starting wage for all hourly full-time and part-time workers at U.S.
stores, distribution centers, and headquarters locations to $15 per hour
beginning July 5.
'It Was a Fake Meat Shortage': Reporting Suggests Industry Sacrificed Workers During Pandemic to Keep Exports Moving
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"Our country sacrificed the lives of meat workers to protect the
business of meat companies."
100+ Racial Justice Groups Urge Congress to Defund 'Unconstitutional and Dangerous' Police Surveillance
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Use of these tools to monitor protesters is having a chilling effect
against those exercising their constitutional rights to assemble and
express their views."
A $3.5 Million Fine But 'No Prison For Anyone' After PG&E Pleads Guilty to Felony Manslaughter of 84 People
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
The CEO of Pacific Gas & Electric pled guilty to 84 counts of
involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in a dramatic hearing regarding the
Camp Fire of 2018, but advocates for corporate accountability argued the
nation's largest utility should face more concrete consequences for the
crime.
'As Pathetic as It Is Reckless': Mike Pence Ripped for Dismissing Surge in Covid-19 Cases
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The White House ignored the threat of Covid-19 until it was too late to
stop it, left states without the equipment to fight it, and didn't track
its spread to contain it. Now they want to wave a magic wand and declare
'Mission Accomplished.'"
Skull Fractured by Police and Lied About by Trump, 75-Year-Old Peace Activist Martin Gugino Still Unable to Walk
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
The veteran activist has been described as "simply a man that shows up
to stand for peace and justice."
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Protesting for Black Lives in Trump Country
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by Mesha Jefferson
Even here, people are organizing demonstrations to protest racism and
police violence.
The Climate Movement Must Learn from Larry Kramer’s Fearless Truth Telling
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by Margaret Klein Salamon
If we are silent about the climate emergency, others interpret our
silence as a lack of concern, as a sign that things are normal. We need
to channel our inner Larry Kramer, and loudly tell the truth to everyone
we know.
2020 Voters' Calendar—The General Election Starts in August
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by Mimi Kennedy, Steven Rosenfeld, & Alan Minsky
This Voters' Calendar will stretch our civic attention span to make
high-turnout elections a task that mere mortals can perform, not a
superhuman feat that tests the endurance of even the most dedicated
voters.
Please Note: GOP Efforts Making It Harder to Vote Are Illegal
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by Jeanne Mirer, Jerry Wallingford
Now is the time for people to demand that state and local governments
take effective measures to ensure all eligible persons are permitted to
exercise their constitutional right to vote—and that means removing all
barriers and obstacles to voting.
Don't Be Fooled. The Corporate Elites Are Gaslighting You Once Again
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by Chris Hedges
We are trapped in an abusive relationship. When we finally have enough,
our abuser comes after us with flowers and apologies, promising never to
do it again.
The Alchemy of Turning Protest to Affirmation
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by Robert Shetterly
In order for this country and people in this country to perform
reprehensible acts, it has to deny its own professed values and laws
while pretending to uphold them. Coming to grips with this is not easy,
but it must be done.
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Drug Policy Alliance Statement on Tim Scott Senate Police Bill
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Emails Show Microsoft Tried to Sell Face Recognition System to Federal Law Enforcement
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Justice Department Proposal to Overhaul Section 230 Protections Is Unworkable, Unconstitutional and Would Make the Internet Unusable
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Senate Republican Policing Bill Fails to Deliver Transformative Change
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Pacific Trade Deal Is 'Corporate Powergrab', Say Campaigners, as UK Pledges to Join
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