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News & Views | 12/3/20
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As Pandemic Soars to Deadly New Heights, 'Conservative Ideology Itself' Blamed for Disastrous US Response
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The conservative belief that government is more often the problem than
the solution," argue two progressive analysts, "made it practically
inevitable that Republicans would render their own government
ineffective."
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'Last Decade to Save the Planet': Group Puts Forth 50 Bold Climate Actions for Biden
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
The Center for Biological Diversity on Thursday called on
President-election Joe Biden to make good on his pledge to not "just
tinker around the edges" of solutions to the climate and planetary
crisis, detailing 50 steps Biden can take to address pollution,
environmental injustice, and the heating of the planet.
Google Illegally Surveilled, Interrogated, and Fired Workers Who Tried to Organize, NLRB Says
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"For a company with the slogan 'don't be evil,' the findings are pretty
damning."
Campaigners Put Forth 'Cabinet Climate Test' for President-Elect Biden
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"We demand an executive branch ready to stand up to the fossil fuel
industry and face the climate crisis at scale."
Sanders Slams McConnell for Pushing '3-Martini Lunch' Deduction and Zero Relief for 26 Million Hungry Americans
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The Republicans l-o-v-e corporate socialism for the rich, rugged
individualism for the rest. Ain't gonna happen."
In Open Letter to Jeff Bezos, Over 400 Lawmakers From Around the World Join #MakeAmazonPay Campaign
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"We stand ready to act in our respective legislatures to support the
movement that is growing around the world to Make Amazon Pay."
Ignoring Warnings His Election Lies Could Get People Killed, Trump Posts 46-Minute Rant Full of 'Unhinged' Falsehoods
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Georgia elections director yesterday: Trump's rhetoric is going to get
people killed. Trump today: here's 46 minutes of unhinged conspiracy
theories."
Just Days Before Exit, Trump Plans 'Going Out of Business' Sale With Arctic Drilling Leases
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"The Interior Department's Arctic Refuge leasing process has been flawed
from the outset, ignoring science and Indigenous voices throughout."
Poll: Two-Thirds of Americans Favor Raising Taxes on Incomes Over $400K
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
A majority of respondents—regardless of political affiliation—also back
tuition-free college for students whose families earn less than $125,000
annually.
Demands for Probe, Possible Criminal Charges as Trump Accused of Withholding Data Needed to Reunite Families
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Unconscionable. Who made the call to not release this information
sooner?"
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Rights of Nature Debate Reaches New Heights
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by Markie Miller, Crystal Jankowski
A bill was just proposed in Missouri to ban Rights of Nature litigation,
the American Petroleum Institute just filed a brief to oppose local
Rights of Nature laws, as the Democratic Party shows interest in the
concept.
Why the Fed Needs Public Banks
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by Ellen Brown
The Fed must rely on private banks to inject credit into Main Street,
and private banks are currently unable or unwilling to do it. The tools
the Fed actually needs are public banks, which could and would do the
job.
Biden Could Cancel Student Debt. Will He?
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by Sarah Anderson, Margot Rathke
The federal government owns 92 percent of all student debt owed in this
country. Canceling it could provide a huge stimulus.
US, UK Governments Should Free Julian Assange
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by Reagan M. Sova
Leaders across political divides should be pressured by the public to
free Assange and defend press freedom.
The Megamachine and the Roots of the Planetary Crisis
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by Fabian Scheidler
To avoid the worst to come, we must dismantle the foundations of the
megamachine and replace them with other economic institutions that do
not serve profit but the common good.
Unless Congress Acts, Millions of Americans Will Soon Be Left With No Safety Net
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by Heidi Shierholz
To get the economy back on track in a reasonable timeframe, we need
policymakers to pass roughly $3 trillion in fiscal support now, with the
first $2 trillion hitting the economy between now and mid-2022.
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Judge Rejects US Department of Justice Opposition to Millions in Investments for Vulnerable Communities in Southeast Michigan
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U.S. Congress Close to Ending Anonymous Companies Abused by Criminals and Corrupt Actors
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Statement on Biden's Selection of Brian Deese as Director of the National Economic Council
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Major Gains for Rights of Nature Movement Met With Corporate and State Backlash
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200 Health Experts Urge President-Elect Biden to Reduce Incarceration Levels
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