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The news has gotten pretty dark lately, with coronavirus back on the
rise, police killings, record-setting heat waves in the Arctic Circle,
and more.
But right now we have something even more shocking to report: Good news.
Good news item #1: People power works. After weeks of marching in the
streets, Black Lives Matter is forcing real reform in our racist
criminal justice system. The City of Louisville banned no-knock warrants
like the one used to murder Breonna Taylor. George Floyd's killer is
behind bars. Public opinion is surging in support of police reform. Even
Congress is looking like they might get something done.
Good news item #2: On Tuesday, AOC-backed progressive Democrats swept
the New York, primaries, including public school principal Jamaal Bowman
knocking off incumbent pro-war Democrat Eliot Engel and attorney and
activist Mondaire Jones winning in uber-wealthy northern suburbs of New
York City.
Good news item #3 (probably the most important): The American people are
rejecting Donald Trump's racism, corruption, and authoritarianism. His
approval rating is dropping to historic lows and, if the election was
held today, he'd be in danger of the biggest landslide defeat in the
popular vote since 1984.
OK, so now let's come back down to Earth, because the world is still a
pretty messed up place. And Common Dreams is facing serious challenges
in continuing our crucial work providing the independent, nonprofit
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