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News & Views | 4/21/21
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Climate Groups Warn Reported Biden Plan to Cut Emissions in Half by 2030 'Not Good Enough'
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"Science and justice demand that we reduce emissions by 70% from 2005
levels by 2030 on the road to zero emissions by mid-century."
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'Not Enough!' Climate Activists Disappointed With New EU Emissions Deal on Eve of Biden Summit
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"This deal shows that Europe's climate action is all smoke and mirrors,"
said a Greenpeace E.U. campaigner.
In 'Paradigm Shift,' Manhattan DA Will No Longer Prosecute Prostitution
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
The announcement, said one reform advocate, "should not supplant the
need to pass legislation that would fully decriminalize sex work."
101 Nobel Laureates Urge World Leaders to 'Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground'
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"Fossil fuels are the greatest contributor to climate change. Allowing
the continued expansion of this industry is unconscionable."
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'It Is About Saving Lives': Doctors Without Borders Calls on US, EU to Stop Blocking Vaccine Patent Waiver
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We urge all countries in opposition to this, including the U.S. and the
E.U., to stand on the right side of history and join hands with those in
support."
In Closed-Door Event With Corporate Lobbyists, Manchin Vows $15 Wage 'Not Going to Happen'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
A top restaurant industry lobbyist reportedly "couldn't contain his
excitement" at the West Virginia Democrat's remarks.
Analysis Shows Richest 10% Now Own Nearly 70% of All Household Wealth in US
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
As 2020 came to a close, the bottom 50% of earners controlled just 2% of
U.S. wealth.
International Coalition of Artists to Biden: Don't Cut a Deal With Bolsonaro on Amazon Rainforest
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Urgent action must be taken to address threats to the Amazon, our
climate, and human rights, but a deal with Bolsonaro is not the
solution."
Sanders, Jayapal Plan Would Tax Wall Street Speculation to Fund Tuition-Free College
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
The Vermont senator's office described the proposal as "the most
substantial federal investment in higher education in the modern history
of the United States."
Voting Rights Advocates Applaud Passage of NY Bill to Stop Disenfranchisement of Parolees
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"By passing this bill, the state Assembly has sent a clear message: If
you live in the community, you should be able to vote."
Privacy Champions Urge Passage of 'Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale' Act
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"Intelligence and law enforcement agencies must come to understand that
the American people are off limits to warrantless mass surveillance, no
matter how it is done."
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Here's What the US Must Do to Help End Humanitarian Emergency in Yemen
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by Amanda Catanzano
Amanda Catanzano, International Rescue Committee's Senior Director of
Policy and Advocacy, testified at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
hearing on Yemen.
Guilty Verdict in the Chauvin Trial Is Not Enough for Real Change
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by LZ Granderson
This distrust that stems from generations of mistreatment goes beyond
the action of a single officer and indicts the entire policing and
criminal justice system.
In a Time of Urgency and Hope, How Do We Move The Planet Forward?
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by Frank Sesno
With momentum finally heading in the right direction, we must seize this
last, best opportunity to protect our future.
Reversing Scientific Integrity's Race to the Bottom
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by Tim Whitehouse
From COVID-19 to climate change, and toxic chemicals to endangered
species, the health of this nation and our ecosystem depends on
scientists being able to "think, research, and speak freely" in both
Democratic and Republican administrations.
Responding to Concerns About the Emergency Charity Stimulus Proposal
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by Chuck Collins, Dan Petegorsky
Make no mistake: this pandemic is the "rainy day" DAFs and foundations
have been saving for.
The Case Against Biden's Plan to Further Militarize Borders
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by Belén Fernández
The U.S. government's solution to the migrant crisis is
militarization…again.
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New Legislation Invests $25 Billion for Electric School Buses
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Muslim Advocates Celebrates Bipartisan House Passage of NO BAN Act
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