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Months After Trump Declared 'Liberate Michigan,' 13 Right-Wingers Charged With Plot to Kidnap Governor, Storm State Capitol
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
The FBI announced Thursday that it had arrested six men and charged them
with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, after an investigation revealed
they had planned to overthrow the state government of Michigan and take
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hostage.
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'Trump Has Abandoned Them': 1.3 Million New Unemployment Claims Spotlight 'Unthinkable' Consequences of Refusing Relief Package
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"As Trump and his Senate allies prioritize advancing their radical
judicial agenda, millions of Americans remain jobless, families are
battling food insecurity, and tens of thousands of small businesses are
shutting their doors for good."
Groups to Sue Trump's Fish & Wildlife Service After Officials Refuse Protections for Endangered Wolverines
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Nine conservation groups announced their intention to sue the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service on Thursday over its decision to not protect
wolverines under the Endangered Species Act.
Labor Unions and Green Groups Sue Trump Admin. for 'Failure to Protect Frontline Workers From Covid-19'
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"People are dying, and more people are going to die because the Trump
administration has totally failed to protect Americans who have been on
the job throughout the pandemic keeping our country running."
Citing 'Dubious' Practices and Possible White House Interference, Schumer and Wyden Demand IG Probe Into IRS Trump Audit
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"Not only has Mr. Trump broken decades of precedent by... refusing to
publicly release his federal income tax returns, he has also made
numerous public statements against IRS audits," the senators wrote.
Trump's USDA Sued Over Program Allowing 'Horrific' Mass Slaughter of Native Wildlife
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"To carry out such a horrific onslaught on native wildlife in the midst
of a mass extinction event and a climate crisis, without any real
knowledge of the impact, is utterly outrageous."
Demanding a Nation That 'Cares for All' Not Just the Wealthy Few, Progressives Unveil People's Charter
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"The People's Charter provides folks with something that is outside of
[Biden's] politics to vote for."
'There Can't Be Any Dispute': Elizabeth Warren Says US Voters Must Beat Trump 'Bigly' in November
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
The senator urged all Americans to "get out and vote for our democracy."
Facebook Profited From Climate Misinformation Even After Vowing to Fight It, Report Shows
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
Inaccurate and misleading ads—which were bought by right-wing lobby and
nonprofit groups—were viewed by eight million U.S. users during the
first half of 2020.
'Outright Genocidal': Even as Iran Reels From Covid-19 Pandemic, Trump to Unveil Punishing New Sanctions
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"These new sanctions, as well as the brutal ones already in place, only
hurt the Iranian citizens and should be considered a crime against
humanity."
'This Is Their Desperate Attempt to Cling on to Power': Pence Joins Trump in Refusing to Commit to Peaceful Transition
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Should Donald Trump and Mike Pence refuse to accept the will of the
people, we will be ready to mobilize in unprecedented numbers to demand
that every single vote be counted and ensure a peaceful transition of
power."
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This Is an Emergency: Americans Need Relief, and Trump Is Standing in the Way
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by Karen Dolan
The president just benefited from lifesaving, taxpayer-funded measures.
He has no business blocking Americans from getting the same.
Amy Coney Barrett Has No Business Ruling on This Election
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by Rev. Susan K. Smith
The president has openly said he expects her to back him in a contested
election. She should recuse herself—and we should resist her.
What Comes Next Is Up to Us
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by Robert C. Koehler
The bulk of the chaos is simply America the Terrible emerging from the
shadows: our real history suddenly visible.
How You Can Stop America’s Slide Toward Tyranny
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by Robert Reich
This is our chance to change our nation's terrifying course.
1.3 Million People Filed Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Last Week
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by Heidi Shierholz
It is terrible economics to pause stimulus talks.
Trump’s COVID Infection Shows Why It’s Time to Retire the Nuclear Football
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by Tom Collina
In a vibrant democracy, no one person should have the unchecked power to
destroy the world.
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Newswire...
Wildlife Advocates Plan Challenge to Decision Not to Protect Wolverines
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NIAC Condemns New Iran Sanctions That Will Stifle Humanitarian Trade
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With Nearly 11 Million Americans Unemployed In A Growing Recession, Trump Halts Stimulus Relief Talks
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Lawsuit Targets Feds’ Failure to Protect Frontline Workers From COVID-19
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People’s Action Statement on Vice Presidential Debate
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