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'Not in 2030 or 2050...Now!': Climate Strikers Worldwide Demand Urgent Action
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Returning to the streets a year into the coronavirus pandemic, youth
campaigners are calling for "no more empty promises."
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Watchdog Urges Congress to Probe Whether Biden 'Bartered' Vaccines for Mexico Migration Crackdown
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The Biden administration should not be in the business of trading
Mexican lives for those of other Central and South Americans, for whom
migration to the U.S. is often life-saving."
Big Pharma Quietly Planning Price Hike for Covid Vaccines in 'Near Future': Report
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"As this shifts from pandemic to endemic, we think there's an
opportunity here for us," said Pfizer's Chief Financial Officer Frank
D'Amelio.
'We Can Cancel All $1.8 Trillion,' Say Activists as Cardona Announces Full Debt Relief for Scammed Students
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Organizing works. We can't stop now," said The Debt Collective.
Advocates Say Chicagoans Should Not Be Punished for Hospital Execs Who Gave Vaccines to Elites
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"The city should investigate the actions at the Loretto Hospital, but
the community shouldn't be cut off during the pandemic."
'Make Him Do It': Lindsey Graham Says He Would Talk Until He 'Fell Over' to Stop Voting Rights Bill
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Change the filibuster rules so we can watch Lindsey Graham fall over."
Poll: Large Majority See Prosecution of Insurrection Rioters as 'Very Important'
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
Pew's survey shows both Democrats and Republicans see prosecutions as at
least somewhat important.
50+ House Democrats Urge Biden to Fire Postal Board for Complicity in DeJoy's Sabotage
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The board has remained silent in the face of catastrophic and
unacceptable failures at a moment when the American people are relying
on the Postal Service the most."
'A Moral Imperative': Business Leaders Demand Death Penalty Abolition Worldwide
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"The tide is turning, and now it is the responsibility of business
leaders to speak up and stand together on the right side of history."
'Deeply Concerning': Critics Decry Facebook Plan to Build Instagram for Kids 12 and Under
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"Social media companies have a responsibility to protect children and
young people online, but building a separate version of their platforms
is not the answer."
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Healthy School Meals are Essential for Kids and the Planet
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by Kari Hamerschlag, Christopher D. Cook
With public health being paramount, we must prioritize the nourishment
and long-term health of all children.
After 30 Years of War Against Iraq, Americans Must Make Reparations
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by Jared Keyel
Americans owe a debt to the people of Iraq that can never be repaid in
full. However, it is incumbent and imperative that we try.
Despite Fearmongering From Business Interests, the Pro Act Will Not Destroy the Gig Economy
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by Eve Tahmincioglu
The PRO Act would expand collective bargaining rights for workers. It
would not force any worker to give up their gig or freelance work.
Joe Biden, John F. Kennedy, and Establishing a Peace Presidency
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by Martin Halpern
Returning to the themes of Kennedy's American University speech could
lead Biden to make lasting contributions to world peace.
Poor Peoples Campaign's "Moral Budget" Offers Guide to New Budget Priorities
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by Paul Shannon
April 15, 2021: A tax day like no other.
The Republican Party—Beyond the Pale
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by Jim Goodman
Those who struggle to retain their hold on political power rely on
racism, classism, hypocrisy and outright lies.
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G7 Supports Emergency Funds for Developing Country COVID Relief
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Facebook Building a Version of Instagram for Children Under 13
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On 18th Anniversary of U.S. Invasion of Iraq, Center for Constitutional Rights Joins Iraqi Calls for Redress and Demands Biden End Unbounded Militarism
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Congress Must Examine Biden Admin Possibly Trading Vaccines For Anti-Migration Enforcement
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EPA Acts Responsibly by Relaunching Climate Science and Policy Website
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