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News & Views | 7/13/20
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'Lives and Livelihoods Are on the Line': Progressive Ad Campaigns Target GOP Senators for Blocking Relief as Covid-19 Rages
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"This is not the time for senators to go on vacation. Mitch McConnell's
partisan games are an act of violence and recklessness against the
American people."
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"No Return to the 'Old Normal' for Foreseeable Future," Warns WHO Chief
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"If the basics aren't followed, there is only one way this pandemic is
going to go. It's going to get worse and worse and worse."
'Critical Win for People in Tennessee': Federal Judge Immediately Blocks Sweeping State Abortion Ban
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"Abortion is an essential health service, and this law clearly violates
the constitutional rights of patients and disproportionately harms
communities of color."
'Inappropriate, Unjust, and Unreasonable': 300+ Groups Slam Duckworth Water Privatization Bill
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"This bill is an egregious handout to giant water corporations which
would embolden them to manipulate and fleece struggling
communities—particularly communities of color."
'Privatize the Profit, Socialize the Mess': Abandoned Fracking Wells Left Spewing Climate-Killing Methane Nationwide
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"Are we going to be responsible for the mess that these companies leave
behind?"
'Extremely Regrettable': Okinawa Governor Rips US for Letting Covid-19 Infections Surge on American Military Bases
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Infections are rapidly spreading among U.S. personnel when we Okinawans
are doing our utmost to contain the infections."
Citing Likelihood of 'Extreme Pain and Needless Suffering,' US Judge Halts Resumption of Federal Executions
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"We haven't had a federal execution in 17 years: There is absolutely no
reason for the government to rush forward with such a reckless and
dangerous plan."
To Fund Covid-19 Recovery and Better Future, 83 Super Rich People Say Tax Us More 'Immediately. Substantially. Permanently.'
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"The problems caused by, and revealed by, Covid-19 can't be solved with
charity, no matter how generous. Government leaders must take the
responsibility for raising the funds we need and spending them fairly."
As Schumer Endorses Sanders Proposal to Slash Pentagon Budget by 10%, Other Senate Democrats Urged to Follow Suit
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"A big thanks to Sen. Sanders for helping Schumer begin to see the
light. We must urge more of Congress to defund the Pentagon."
Trump Accused of Suppressing CDC Warning That Full School Reopenings Pose 'Highest Risk' of Covid-19 Spread
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"By trying to bury what the CDC recommends, Trump is betraying every
student, teacher, and parent in this country. Shame on him. Shame on
those who enable him."
'A Change That Should Have Been Made a Long Time Ago': After 87 Years, Washington's NFL Team Drops Racist Name
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"This is the result of decades of Native activism, mostly led by Native
women."
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Better-Than-Before Climate Plans Still Aren't Good Enough
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by Mitch Jones
The fact that climate plans from the House Democrats and the "unity task
forces" set up by Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are better than anything
we've seen in over a decade does not make them good enough.
Veterans Go to Washington, So What?
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by Nan Levinson
The vet conundrum and America's wars.
Unless We Take Urgent Action, Covid-19 Won't Be the Last Virus That Jumps From Animals to Humans
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by John Buell
Although Trump may enjoy and thinks he profits from rhetorical trashing
of China the hands of western U.S. corporate agriculture and global
capitalism are all over the many pandemics and likely to be many more.
Covid-19 Reveals Global Need to Improve Education Systems
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by Elin Martínez
Governments should focus resources, attention on inclusive education.
Is AIPAC Losing Its Grip on Democrats?
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by James Zogby
AIPAC made no secret of their displeasure with elected officials who
were supportive of Palestinian rights and often threatened Members of
Congress that if they didn't back off, they would be defeated.
Mistrust Compels Anti-Authoritarian Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19
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by Chris Hartmann
Now more than ever, we must welcome anti-authoritarian epidemiology.
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Newswire...
Federal Court Blocks FDA Restriction That Unnecessarily Imposes COVID-19 Risks on Patients Seeking Abortion Care
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Tennessee Abortion Ban Blocked by Federal Court Minutes After Being Signed into Law
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Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Advocates Challenge EPA Rule Granting Industry Priority Over State, Public in Clean Water Decisions
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Global: Health Workers Silenced, Exposed and Attacked
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Nearly 300 Organizations Call for Rejection of Nefarious "Voluntary Water Partnership" Bill, Which Would Coerce Struggling Communities to Sell Off Public Water Systems for Pennies
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