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Despite Defeat, Sanders Calls Those Behind Amazon Union Drive an 'Inspiration to Workers' Nationwide
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
The senator also called for changes in federal law, declaring that
"workers should not be intimidated or badgered by a company" for
organizing.
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'Retire, Breyer': Progressive Group Joins Growing Call for SCOTUS Justice to Step Down
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"We cannot afford to risk Democrats losing control of the Senate before
a Biden nominee can be confirmed," asserted Demand Justice director
Brian Fallon.
Union to File Charges Against Amazon Over 'Blatantly Illegal Conduct' in Bessemer Election
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Amazon's conduct has been despicable. We demand a comprehensive
investigation over Amazon's behavior in corrupting this election."
Biden Creates Commission to Study Supreme Court Expansion, Other Reforms
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"To restore our democracy, we must expand the Supreme Court," said Rep.
Mondaire Jones.
Khanna Criticizes Biden for Proposing Pentagon Budget Larger Than Trump's
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"It's disappointing that President Biden would propose a budget of $715
billion for the Pentagon."
100+ Groups to Schumer: Throw Filibuster 'Into the Dustbin of History'
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
In a letter to the Senate majority leader, the coalition says the rule
is a "Jim Crow relic" standing in the way of progressive legislative
proposals like the For the People Act.
Economists Warn Democrats 'Going Too Small' on Infrastructure Risks Economic and Climate Catastrophe
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The costs of inaction outweigh the risks of borrowing to take action—by
trillions of dollars."
Scientists Warn 4°C World Would Unleash 'Unimaginable Amounts of Water' as Ice Shelves Collapse
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"Limiting warming will not just be good for Antarctica—preserving ice
shelves means less global sea level rise, and that's good for us all."
Greta Thunberg Says She'll Skip UN Climate Conference Over Covid-19 Vaccine Inequity
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"Of course I would love to attend the Glasgow #COP26," she tweeted
Friday. "But not unless everyone can take part on the same terms."
Global Just Recovery Gathering Kicks Off to Harness 'Collective People Power' and Create a 'Better Future for All'
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
The event is being called "an invitation for us all to build a movement
that is massive and that shakes the foundations of power and money and
greed that seem to hold all the cards right now."
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Amazon Union Vote in Bessemer Shows Exactly Why We Need the PRO Act
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by Celine McNicholas
U.S. workers will continue to face a rigged system until lawmakers
finally stand up to entrenched corporate power.
Poor Nation's of the Earth Host Millions of Refugees as US Refuses to Host Just a Few Thousand
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by Phyllis Bennis
The factors that drive displacement are often complex, but welcoming
refugees isn't.
Arm Our Cities With Military-Grade Healthcare, Not Weapons
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by Laura Flanders
It might not be perfect, but in contrast to the rest of our healthcare
sector, instead of being fragmented, fractious, profit-driven, and
poorly prepared, the VA is national, integrated, non-profit, and
relatively effective.
Trump Has Left White House, But What Has the Left Learn?
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by Kyle Schmidlin
Democrats often blame their election losses on gerrymandering and voter
suppression, but progressive initiatives win all over the country. It is
time to embrace a bold agenda and then fight like hell to to win it.
All Workers—Including Amazon's Employees in Alabama—Deserve the PRO Act
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by Bren Riley
It's time to change the power dynamics in America and give working
people a real say in our future.
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Newswire...
Biden's Spending Proposal Provides Historical Investments in Public Education
National Education Association (NEA)
Statement: Groundwork Applauds the Biden Administration’s Bold Approach to Investing in Our Future
Groundwork Collaborative
Biden Administration/Army Corps Allows Illegal Dakota Access Pipeline to Continue to Flow Despite Impacted Indigenous Opposition
Indigenous Environmental Network
Despite Promises to Listen to Tribes and Fight Climate Change, Biden Administration Allows Oil to Continue Flowing Through Dakota Access Pipeline
Earthjustice
350.org on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Failing to Shut Down the Dakota Access Pipeline
350.org
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