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As Early Voting Begins in Key States, Advocates Emphasize 'Election Day' Not Just in November This Year—It's Now!
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Given the pandemic, said one organizer, "we are really stressing that
folks should try to vote as early as possible, whether they do that by
mail or in person."
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US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 'Advocate for Equality and Reason,' Dead at 87
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
On her deathbed, she told her granddaughter: "My most fervent wish is
that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed."
Right-Wing Operatives Accused of Trying to Entrap Progressive Pro-Democracy Groups in North Carolina to Undermine Their Election Work
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"Common Cause may be the target, but the attack is on our democracy and
on the right of every eligible voter to have a say in the future for our
families, communities, and country."
Amid Pandemic and Endless War, 170+ Global Organizations Urge World Leaders to 'Recommit to Peace Today'
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"Our hearts go out to those suffering today, in the sober knowledge that
this may turn out to be but a foretaste of the disruptions that may
arise in the years to come."
Ex-Pence Aide, Covid Task Force Member, Denounces Trump's 'Flat-Out Disregard for Human Life' in Biden Defection Video
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
Olivia Troye—a self-described lifelong Republican—is the first member of
the president's Coronavirus Task Force to speak out publicly against
him.
'Unprecedented Abuse of Emergency Powers': Free Speech Advocates Denounce Trump Effort to Ban TikTok, WeChat Apps
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by Lisa Newcomb, staff writer
The move, says one advocate, is "shortsighted, ridiculous, and likely
unconstitutional."
Bolstering Case for Single Payer, Study Shows For-Profit Insurer Plans Pay Hospitals Nearly 250% More Than Medicare
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
A new study released Friday by the RAND Corporation details the
astronomical prices hospital systems across the U.S. charge private
insurers and the more than 153 million patients who obtain health
coverage through their employers—while Medicare proves to be a far more
affordable option.
Top Dems Demand IG Probe Into Possible Illegal Election Influencing in Favor of Trump by William Barr
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
Recent actions by the U.S. Attorney General, said chairs of key House
committees, "clearly appear intended to benefit President Trump
politically."
'National Human Disaster' Looms as Utility Shutoff Moratoriums Come to an End Across US
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
Millions of Americans "shouldn't have to forgo more meals just to keep
the lights on so their children can attend remote classes."
Trump Blasted for 'McCarthy-Like' Call for 'Patriotic Education' and Attack on Howard Zinn, 1619 Project
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
Zinn, the renowned historian and author of A People's History of the
United States , often said that being "honest about the history of our
country" is the best way to combat propaganda.
'Astounding': Trump Officials Reportedly Bypassed CDC Scientists to Publish 'Dangerous' Covid-19 Testing Guidelines
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Trump's hacks just sidestepped the CDC entirely and shamelessly wrote
their own politically-motivated testing guidelines and published them
under the agency's imprimatur."
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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.
Is Mike Pompeo Preparing an October Surprise?
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by Trita Parsi
Less than six weeks before the crucial November elections, the United
States may be in a new war. The timing could not be more convenient.
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Drug Policy Alliance Statement on NYPD Killing of Dwanye Pritchett
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'Resign Immediately' says NEA President to Azar, DeVos
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Common Cause Targeted—Democracy Attacked
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PRB Banks Responsible for Over US$1.25 Trillion in Climate-Destructive Financing Since Paris Agreement
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ACLU Comment on TikTok and WeChat Transaction Prohibition
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