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'Trump Is a Fraud, Exhibit One Billion': Trade Deficit Soars to 12-Year High Despite President's Promises to Wipe It Out
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Trump pledged to eliminate the trade deficit and end job outsourcing,
but the overall 2020 deficit is on track to be larger than when he took
office, and his Labor Department has certified more than 300,000
American jobs were lost to outsourcing and imports during his
presidency."
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'The Situation Is Dire': As Trump Takes Victory Lap, New Jobs Report Reveals Alarming Surge in Permanent Unemployment
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The pain is nowhere near over for millions of workers and their
families across the country."
WHO Official Warns No Widespread Covid-19 Vaccine Expected Until Mid-2021
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
The sobering comments from a spokesperson for the global health agency
come on the heels of the CDC asking states to prepare for potential
distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine by November 1.
Trump EPA Chief Lays Out Vision for Agency Critics Warn Would Create 'Apocalyptic, Devastated Planet'
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
The agency chief suggested reigning in fossil fuel use will not help
communities harmed by fossil fuel pollution.
Earth Defenders Warn Against Democrats Undermining 'Rights of Nature' Movement With Watered-Down Approach
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
The fresh push for recognizing ecosystems as rights-bearing entities
comes as the documentary film Invisible Hand premieres worldwide.
Centrist Opponent of Medicare for All Wins Primary to Replace Kennedy After Progressives Split Vote
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
After Jake Auchincloss, a Republican until 2015, won outgoing Rep.
Kennedy's Democratic House seat with only 23% of the vote in a crowded
field, many are once again questioning Kennedy's decision to challenge
Sen. Markey.
Armed With AR-15, QAnon-Believing GOP Candidate Threatens 'Offense' Against Progressive Squad
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
The Democratic congressional candidate running in Georgia's 14th
district against Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far-right proponent of the
QAnon conspiracy theory, raised alarm Thursday after
Greene suggested Republicans "go on the offense" against progressives in
Congress.
Rochester Police Accused of 'Unnecessarily Aggressive Behavior' During Protest Over Killing of Daniel Prude
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by Lisa Newcomb, staff writer
"This was one of the more violent things I've seen in my years in
journalism," said one reporter.
Veterans Groups Condemn Trump as 'A National Disgrace' Over Reports He Called Fallen Soldiers 'Losers' and 'Suckers'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Donald Trump does not respect our men and women in uniform. He does not
respect their families. He does not respect veterans."
'Disaster for Endangered Species and the Natural World': Advocates Decry Trump Move to Gut Habitat Protection Law
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by Lisa Newcomb, staff writer
"This administration doesn't care about anything but money, and wildlife
will suffer."
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David Graeber, 1961-2020: History is a Living Weapon
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by Richard Eskow
David looked to the distant past, and to the future, to imagine truly
radical changes in the human community.
Can U.S. Democracy Be Fixed?
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by Richard Falk
Even in the unlikely event that the presidential election goes well
procedurally, it is no time to gloat about the vindication of the
American version of constitutional democracy.
We Are Living in a Plastic World
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by David Suzuki, Ian Hanington
The longer we delay phasing out fossil fuels and their byproducts, the
more difficult change becomes. It's time for new ideas.
The Boy Scouts Can Do Better Than Teaming up With Trump’s EPA
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by Derrick Z. Jackson
A bond between the BSA and this EPA rips apart the Scout Oath.
Assange’s US Extradition Hearing Resumes Monday; Public Needs to Step up to Fight this War on Journalism
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by Nozomi Hayase
Only through our courage to truly confront injustice and act in
solidarity with truthtellers, can we end this illegal prosecution of
free press and reclaim our own democracy.
World Honey Bee Day–Another Reminder that 40% of Insect Species Now Threatened With Extinction
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by Kathleen Rogers, Dr. Anne Bowser
Researchers need our help to advocate for policies that will protect
insect populations.
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Workers Struggling This Labor Day as High Unemployment Persists
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STATEMENTS: Democratic Party Must Not Water Down 'Rights of Nature'
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Trump Administration Further Weakens Habitat Protection for Endangered Species
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