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Watch Jamie Raskin Deliver 'Heartbreaking' Personal Account of Insurrection on Day 1 of Trump Trial
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"This cannot be the future of America," the Maryland Democrat said. "We
cannot have presidents inciting... mob violence against our government
and our institutions because they refuse to accept the will of the
people."
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'Show the Video to Someone You Know': Watch Democrats' Must-See Exhibit A at Trump Trial
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by Common Dreams staff
"If the pursuit of justice does not fuel you, let the rage and horror of
this piece of testimony do it."
'The Senate Must Convict. America Is Watching': Watchdogs Demand Trump Be Held to Account
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"The president of the United States incited a murderous insurrection,
then used his bully pulpit to fan the flames of hatred."
With 10-Point Declaration, Global Coalition of Top Energy Experts Says: '100% Renewables Is Possible'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The solutions will not only save consumers money, but also create jobs
and provide energy and more international security, while substantially
reducing air pollution and climate damage from energy."
To Make 'Most Compelling Case' for Conviction, Progressives Say Trump Trial Must Include Witnesses
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"The Senate, and the nation as a whole, need to hear from witnesses who
can testify not only about the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on
January 6th, but also about Trump's actions leading up to that attack."
Study Shows Fossil Fuel Pollution Killed 8.7 Million People in 2018—Almost One-Fifth of Global Deaths
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"Now more than ever we can see the healthier, more just and sustainable
world that climate actions can deliver," said one Harvard doctor.
As Trump Trial Begins, Impeachment Officials Promise 'Devastating' New Evidence
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"I think it very well may be the case that reluctant senators change
their mind and vote to convict," prosecution aides said.
Outrage After ICE Accused of Deporting 'Defenseless Babies' to Haiti During Pandemic
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
Rep. Mondaire Jones demanded the immediate return of "wrongfully
deported" as Rep. Ayanna Pressley denounced ICE as "rogue agency."
Indigenous Youth Embark on Sub-Zero, 93-Mile Run to Protest Dakota Access Pipeline
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"They are running because of one simple fact: DAPL IS AN ILLEGAL
PIPELINE."
As Progressives Secure $15 Wage in House Covid Bill, Jayapal Says 'Democrats Have to Fight' to Make It Law
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We shouldn't care whether Republicans are gonna vote for this or not.
The vast majority of the American people support this package,
Republicans and Democrats."
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#DefundLine3: Because Stopping This Pipeline is a Matter of Justice
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by Tara Houska
Over the next two months, we're going to make the financial companies
that support Enbridge and its toxic tar sands project feel the heat.
Here's the plan.
Hedge Funds Tried to Kill Gamestop. Now They’re Coming for Our Health Care System Too
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by Laura Packard
Hedge funds and private equity firms make profits off our misery and
threaten any future health care reform.
Impeachment Trial Must Result in Trump Lifetime Ban To Protect Our Democracy
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by Trevor Potter
We cannot begin to address this threat and rebuild trust unless we send
a clear message that future presidents cannot incite an insurrection at
the end of their term and get away with it.
Top Reasons It's Time to Raise the Minimum Wage Now
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by Mary Babic
When employers don't pay people enough to survive, those workers are
compelled to seek government assistance, meaning taxpayers are
essentially subsidizing the corporations.
Democrats Disarm Themselves Before Trump’s Senate Impeachment Trial
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by Ralph Nader
If the Democrats do not go full throttle in this trial—this last clear
chance to exercise the Constitution against Tyrant Trump—they will be
remembered as profiles of infamy.
The Looming Fires
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by Rebecca Gordon
Climate change, the bomb, or the flame of hope?
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At Opened Facility at Donna, Texas, the Best Interests of the Child Must be Respected
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Just Do It
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Abolish Super PACs, Ban Foreign Corporate Money, State Legislators Introduce Two Bills to Protect Election Integrity in Massachusetts
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Indigenous Water Protector Jailed in North Dakota for Refusing to Cooperate With Secret Grand Jury, Steve Martinez Takes Principled Stand Against Use of Grand Jury to Repress Indigenous Environmental Movement
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Common Cause Urges FCC To Reconsider Impact of Broadband Deregulation on Affordable Connectivity For Low-Income Households
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