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'Well That Was Weird as Sh*t': As More States Certify His Defeat, Trump Holds 60-Second Briefing to Brag About Stock Market
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
As the president refused to concede defeat, Pennsylvania and Nevada
certified President-elect Joe Biden's victories and dealt a major blow
to the Trump campaign's legal ploy.
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Defenders of US Public Schools Call on Biden to Ditch Trump's Disastrous Education Policies—and Obama's Too
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"50.8 million children who attend real public schools need a secretary
of education who will be their advocate, not an advocate for
privatization."
'I Stand With the Amazon Warehouse Workers': Bernie Sanders Throws Support Behind Bold Union Drive in Alabama
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"If Amazon workers in Alabama–a strong anti-union state–vote to form a
union, it will be a shot heard around the world."
Following Outcry, US Government Halts Deportations of Women Who Allege Medical Abuse in ICE Detention—At Least for Now
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Women who have spoken out about alleged abuse by a gynecologist while in
U.S. custody won a reprieve Tuesday when the U.S. Department of Justice
agreed to halt their deportations until President Donald Trump is nearly
out of office.
'Go Big, and Stay Big': Economists Call for $3 Trillion Covid Relief Package to Stop Nation's Descent Into Ruin
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The Senate's failure to provide crucial relief and recovery aid has
left families without a lifeline and will severely damage prospects for
recovery."
As Retail Giants Enjoy Soaring Profits, Workers Demand Hazard Pay Amid Soaring Pandemic
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"America's essential workers are facing a holiday season of unparalleled
danger."
'Shameful and Concerning He Is Even Being Considered,' Says AOC as Rahm Emanuel Floated for Role in Biden Cabinet
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The thing about covering up the murder of Laquan McDonald is that it
disqualifies you from holding any type of public office. Forever," said
Rep.-elect Cori Bush.
As Feinstein Steps Down as Top Judiciary Democrat, Sunrise Movement Demands She Go One Step Further: 'Resign'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Feinstein lost all credibility when she showed she was more willing to
treat with contempt 11-year-old climate activists demanding a livable
future in her office, than the Supreme Court nominee who refused to say
whether she would uphold the laws that would give that future a fighting
chance."
Demanding Reversal of Trump Cruelty, Immigrant Rights Groups Welcome Biden Pick of Mayorkas for DHS Secretary
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
The former director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services was a
key architect of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and
also expanded fee waivers for naturalization and immigration
applications.
Donald 'I Concede NOTHING!' Trump Retweets Utterly Unhinged Randy Quaid
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
In one tweet thanking the actor, the president says he's "working hard
to clean up the stench of the 2020 Election Hoax!"
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Yes, It's Time to Come Home—Now
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by Andrew Bacevich
Actually ending the war in Afghanistan.
Facing Holiday Rush, Frontlines Retail Workers Urge Billionaire Bosses to Share the Wealth
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by Chuck Collins
This essential workforce is hustling to help holiday shoppers while also
organizing for hazard pay and other Covid-19 protections.
When They Had to Kill the King. Learnings for the Post-Trump Age.
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by Robert Freeman
The U.S. will never be at peace so long as Trump is free to create
mischief and mayhem. He needs to prosecuted to the full extent of the
law.
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Democracy 21 Calls on Democratic Representatives to Again Vote for the For the People Act in the New Congress
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Ten New #Divestny Coalition Members Energize Campaign to Divest New York From Fossil Fuels
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MPower Change Organizing Director Ishraq Ali Releases Statement on President-Elect Biden's Nomination of Avril Haines as National Security Advisor
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American Sustainable Business Council and Social Venture Circle Look Forward to Working with John Kerry, Climate Envoy to the Biden Administration
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People’s Action Statement on John Kerry Appointment as Climate Czar
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