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News & Views | 6/30/20
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'Attacking the Very Foundations' of Church-State Separation, SCOTUS Delivers 'Seismic Shock' Ruling on Religious Schools
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"Today's ruling is perverse," Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in her
dissent.
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'Beyond Outrageous,' Says Sanders, That Trump Officials Ignored Labor Safety Complaints as Health Workers Died From Covid-19
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Senator's condemnation came in response to an investigation into the
handling of over 4,100 OSHA complaints from frontline workers.
'Genocidal Negligence': New Democratic Climate Action Plan Criticized as Woefully Inadequate
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
The roadmap "underscores the establishment's continuing refusal to
address this existential crisis with the scale, speed, and intensity
required to ensure a future for our next generation."
'A Very Strong Run,' But Booker Falls Short to Establishment-Backed McGrath in Kentucky Primary
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"McGrath's campaign collapsed just a bit too late for Booker."
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Pressed by Sanders, Trump Health Officials Agree Everyone in US Should Be Able to Get Covid-19 Vaccine Regardless of Income
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We need to manufacture and distribute free, high-quality masks and
guarantee free vaccines to everyone in America."
Progressive Lawmakers Call on US to 'Take a Clear Stand' by Suspending Military Aid If Israel Carries Out 'Illegal' Annexation
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"American taxpayers shouldn't be supporting policies that undermine our
values and interests, in Israel, in Palestine, or anywhere."
'Brutal Pandemic Reality Check': Top CDC Official Gives Grim Assessment on Coronavirus Containment
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
CDC principal deputy director Dr. Anne Schuchat said we're "not even
beginning to be over this."
Progressive Groups Say Biden-Warren Ticket Best Way to Excite Voters and 'Win the White House'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"For voters and activists who supported Bernie Sanders in the primary,
it's vital that Biden choose a running mate with a longstanding
progressive track record of fighting for the working families of this
country."
'Green Light to Suppress Votes': Federal Court Reinstates Wisconsin GOP's Early Voting Restrictions Amid Pandemic
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"They let this case collect dust for three years. And they decide today,
four months out from Election Day, that 'early voting is not a
fundamental right' in the middle of a pandemic. Just outrageous."
New Flu Virus Reported in China Highlights Risk of Animal-Borne Pandemic Originating in Factory Farms
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
A new study released Monday highlighted concerns among public health
experts regarding humans' close contact with animals under the factory
farming and illegal animal trade systems which currently exist around
the world, as researchers have identified a new strain of the H1N1
influenza virus in China.
60+ Groups Demand Senate Pass Sanders Amendment to Slash 'Out of Control' Pentagon Budget by $74 Billion
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The current moment should force us to confront the reality that, for
too long, we have invested in the wrong priorities, the wrong tools, and
the wrong solutions."
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The Case for Medicare for All Has Grown Stronger Than Ever
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by Gordon Mosser
Despite an ever-present flood of misinformation from those making huge
profits from the status quo, almost all reputable research and
projections about M4A indicate that Americans overall would pay
significantly less than we do now.
Killer Lines, Killer Cops, and Trump's Vote-Heist Dress Rehearsal
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by Greg Palast
The hidden, ugly story of the new Jim Crow tactics tested in the recent
primaries—and coming soon to a state near you.
Failed State: The Sudden Descent of the United States
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by Rebecca Gordon
Can making Black Lives Matter rescue a failing state?
Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee Could Defy "the Madness of Militarism" as Co-Chairs of the Democratic Convention’s Biggest Delegation
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by Norman Solomon
Khanna and Lee have a tremendous—indeed, historic—opportunity.
Iran Seeks Interpol Red Notice on Trump for Soleimani Murder
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by Juan Cole
Trump unilaterally whacked Soleimani on Iraqi soil without the
permission of the Iraqi government, violating the terms under which US
troops operate in Iraq as well as committing murder against Soleimani
and those with him.
TikTok Teens and the Trump Campaign: How Social Media Amplifies Political Activism and Threatens Election Integrity
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by Anjana Samant
If it's this easy for a group of teens to influence turnout in a
campaign rally, how easy would it be for a foreign actor to interfere in
the election process?
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Plurality of Americans Oppose Israel's Annexation Plans
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350.org Responds to House Democrats Climate Package
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