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Threat to Journalism Remains, Warn Critics, After Assange Extradition Rejected Solely Due to Brutal US Prison System
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"That a British court has ruled that the U.S. prison system is too
barbaric to guarantee the safety of Assange tells its own story. But
this is about something much bigger than Assange: it's about journalism,
the free press, and... the ability to expose atrocities committed by the
world's last...
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'Good': Billionaire-Backed Effort to Upend US Healthcare System Collapses After Just 3 Years
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"For-profit corporations ruined our healthcare system. They're not going
to be the ones to fix it."
Google Workers Form Union to 'Promote Solidarity, Democracy, and Social and Economic Justice'
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
The tech titan "has a responsibility to its thousands of workers and
billions of users to make the world a better place," two of the union's
leaders wrote. "We can help build that world."
'Trump Has Not Acted Alone': House Dem Demands Criminal Probe Into President—and GOP Enablers
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
Congressman Don Beyer of Virginia argued audio of Trump's call with
Georgia's secretary of state "makes Nixon's 'smoking gun' tape sound
tame."
'His Biggest—And Likely Most Disastrous—Stunt Yet'? Experts Warn a Desperate Trump May Attack Iran
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"It may be the case that his most erratic, most reckless lashing out is
yet to come."
Chicago Teachers Union Members Take Stand Against Unsafe School Conditions
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"We're afraid for our lives. We don't want to lose our jobs. The fear of
losing our jobs is real," said one teacher. "But the fear of this virus
is greater than that fear."
'Open-and-Shut Federal (and State) Crime': Members of Congress Demand Prosecution of Trump for Election Tampering
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We must hold him fully accountable, even after he leaves office. There
must be justice."
'A Huge Relief': British Judge Rejects Trump Administration Attempt to Extradite Julian Assange
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Let this be the end of it," said whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Mexico's Lopez Obrador Wants to Give Asylum to Julian Assange
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"Assange is a journalist and deserves a chance," the Mexican president
said Monday.
Sanders, Other Critics Denounce GOP Senators' 'Pathetic' Attempt to Undermine Biden's Election Victory
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
" It is a sad and tragic day for our country that 140 members of the
House of Representatives, 13 senators and a defeated president are
attempting to undermine American democracy and our Constitution."
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Old Congress, New Congress: Profiles in Sore Losing
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by Michael Winship
The open sedition of so many Republican members is a crime and a
national disgrace. They're attempting a clumsy coup d'etat.
To Honor the Legacy of John Lewis, Vote for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff
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by Diane Archer, Toni Smith
It's game on! Georgia voters hold the key to control of the Senate—which
means they hold the key to our public health and our health care.
Why Trump Should Commute Lisa Montgomery's Death Sentence
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by Shea M. Rhodes
Mental health experts have explained that there is a direct line from
the relentless abuses Montgomery suffered to the tragic crime she later
committed.
Assange Wins. The Cost: The Crushing of Press Freedom
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by Jonathan Cook
The labeling of dissent as mental illness cannot be seen as a victory.
Treat Fossil Fuels Like Nukes. Endorse a New Nonproliferation Treaty
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by Jacques Leslie
The treaty addresses a nearly universal failing of climate change
regulations, which usually attempt to curb energy demand instead of
attacking the oil industry directly by limiting fossil fuel supply.
Trump and Netanyahu Keep Trying to Goad Iran Conflict. They Have 18 Days.
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by James North
The U.S. mainstream media's biggest failure is not that it distorts
coverage, but that most of it doesn't cover the danger of a Mideast
conflict at all.
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Newswire...
Massachusetts Makes Important Commitment to Have All New Cars Sold in State Produce Zero Emissions by 2035
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Gray Wolves Lose Federal Endangered Species Act Protections
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Trump Administration Reissues Grazing Permit to Oregon Arsonist Ranchers
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Environment America Delivers More Than 14,000 Petitions to Chevron Opposing Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
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Bureau of Land Management Finalizes Western Arctic Drilling Plan
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