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News & Views | 9/17/20
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To Provide Public Alternative to 'Predatory' Wall Street Banks, Sanders and Gillibrand Unveil Postal Banking Act
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
The new legislation, according to Sanders' office, would help "families
generate savings, wealth, and credit, while bringing millions of
American workers into a more fair banking system."
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With Eye on Biden Victory, Warren and Schumer Unveil Plan to Cancel Up to $50,000 for Federal Student Loan Borrowers
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"Broadly cancelling student loan debt would be a game-changer for
millions of people in this country and a lifeline when they desperately
need it."
'Existential Threat to Our Democracy': Trump Openly Telegraphs Intent (Once Again) to Delegitimize 2020 Election Results
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
The president's latest baseless attack on mail-in ballots drew yet
another warning from Twitter.
'Completely Upside Down': As Most Americans Struggled During First Six Months of Pandemic, Billionaire Wealth Surged by $845 Billion
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"The difference is stark between profits for billionaires and the
widespread economic misery in our nation."
'One of the Most Callous Sentiments Ever Uttered' by US President: Trump Falsely Says Covid Death Toll Not So Bad 'If You Take Blue States Out'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Trump thinks of the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans like a
poll number or a stock market price."
Rich Nations Hoarding Potential Covid-19 Vaccine Doses, Warns Oxfam
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"Governments will prolong this crisis in all of its human tragedy and
economic damage if they allow pharmaceutical companies to protect their
monopolies and profits."
Weed Killers: Bowing to Blue Dogs, Democratic Leadership Delays 'Enormously Popular' Marijuana Legalization Bill Until After Election
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"If you're trying to punt it as a result of a political calculation, I
disagree with that calculation," Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said earlier of the
MORE Act.
Landslide Vote by Nurses in North Carolina Delivers Biggest Hospital Unionization Win in US South in 45 Years
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by Lisa Newcomb, staff writer
"I'm so grateful this victory will allow us to be better advocates for
our community," one nurse said.
House Passes 'Historic' Legislation to Protect Pregnant Workers From Discrimination, Prompting Calls for Senate to Follow Suit
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Labor rights and women's rights advocates called on the U.S. Senate to
follow suit on Thursday after the Democratic-led House passed an
historic bipartisan bill to protect the rights of pregnant workers—but
expressed little hope that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would
prioritize the legislation.
Warning Trump Poses 'Existential Threat' to Social Security, Group Founded by FDR's Son Endorses Biden for President
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Many older Americans cannot afford—let alone survive—another four years
of President Trump."
'A Recipe for Disaster': Democrats Worry Biden Campaign Missing in Action in Battleground States
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by Lisa Newcomb, staff writer
The Democratic candidate's campaign is sparking concern that a redux of
2016—including a lack of outreach and a dearth of voter excitement—is
now underway.
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To Invent Our Way Beyond COVID-19, We Need Open Science
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by Christopher Morten
It is time for our government to put science and public health ahead of
private profit.
Trump’s Climate Denial Gains Strength If We’re in Denial About His Neo-Fascism
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by Norman Solomon
Climate change is an emergency. And so is Trumpism. Flames are
approaching what's left of democratic structures in the United States.
Trump Knew Covid-19 Could Kill. He Just Didn’t Care.
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by Mitchell Zimmerman
Trump and his falsehoods are responsible for most of America's 200,000
coronavirus deaths to date.
Taking the Next Knee
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by Robert Lipsyte
Is this athletic revolt for real and is it a danger to Donald Trump?
Life in Cancer Alley
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by Robert C. Koehler
State and local powers have approved a 14-plant plastics-production
complex that would more than triple the levels of carcinogens in the
region. It's up to the residents to fight back to save their community.
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As COVID-19 Spreads, Global Peacebuilders Call on Governments to Re-Commit to Peace
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350.org Responds to Rep Schakowsky’s Future Generations Protection Act
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EPA Airplane Pollution Rule Blasted for Failing to Help Climate
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Billionaire Wealth Grew by $845 Billion, or 29%, as America Struggled Through First Six Months of Pandemic
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Largest Hospital Union Victory in South Since 1975 as Asheville, NC HCA Nurses Vote ‘Yes’ to Unionize
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