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News & Views | 5/6/21
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$152 Trillion. That's How Much Wealthy Countries 'Drained' From the Global South Since 1960
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"Poor countries are developing rich countries, not the other way
around."
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'America the Beautiful': Biden Administration Aims to Protect 30% of US Lands and Waters by 2030
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"This is a critical opportunity for Americans to come together to build
a new, more inclusive model of conservation to save nature, and
ultimately ourselves," said one advocate.
'Cry No Tears for These Death Profiteers': Pharma Stocks Plunge as Biden Backs Vaccine Patent Waiver
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"It's almost as if the financial interests of the pharmaceutical
industry are diametrically opposed to the health and well-being of the
planet."
'True Climate Hero' Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives Injured in Suspected Bomb Attack
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by Common Dreams staff
"Cowardly attacks like these have no place in our society," said
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid.
New York AG Reveals Telecom Giants Funded 'Secret Campaign' to Flood FCC With Fake Net Neutrality Comments
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"This investigation shows how low the industry will stoop to undermine
even the most basic and benign safeguards."
Rejecting Bayer Appeal, Top EU Court Upholds Ban on Bee-Killing Pesticides
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"The Court of Justice has reaffirmed that protecting nature and people's
health takes precedence over the narrow economic interests of powerful
multinationals," said Greenpeace.
Wireless Companies Lobby to Weaken Bill That Would Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors From Threats
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
A lobbying group for companies including Verizon and T-Mobile is
fighting to neuter the Safe Connections Act, which passed in a Senate
committee last week.
Peace Activist Interrupts General Dynamics Shareholder Meeting to Blast the Business of War
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin took CEO Phebe Novakovic to task for
"personally making $21 million a year through a business model that
thrives on conflict, death, and destruction."
'This Is How Fascists Operate': DeSantis Signs Anti-Voting Bill Behind Closed Doors for Fox News
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"Democracy is literally dying in the dark."
'No More Excuses': With US Behind Patent Waiver, Canada, UK, and EU Urged to Immediately Follow Suit
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We urge all world leaders to see the writing on the wall and put
peoples' lives ahead of corporate profit."
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Biden Deserves Praise for Going Big and Bold on the Economy. Let's Push Him to Go Bigger and Bolder
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by Karen Dolan
Our job is to make sure he understands where he falls short—so we can
make maximum use of what may well be a once-in-a generation chance to
build a truly equitable society.
Lack of Broadband Access Advances Systemic Equality
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by Brandeis Marshall, Kate Ruane
Adults living without broadband face significant barriers in accessing
employment, education, and other necessities—but children are also
impacted.
Trudeau Should Join Biden in Breaking Free of the Suffocating Effects of 'Trickle-Down' Economics
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by Linda McQuaig
When nations co-operate, corporations have a hard time playing us off
against each other in pushing for ever-lower taxes.
Community Food Systems Should Be Part of the New Normal
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by Christian Jaccarini
A local, decentralised food system isn't just good for consumers—it's
got big benefits for farmers and our environment as well.
Afghan Withdrawal and the Loss of America's Ultimate Drug War
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by Alfred W. McCoy
Will the nightmare of Saigon's fall return in Kabul?
Across Asia, People Displaced by Climate Disasters Continue to Be Vulnerable With Little Promise of Relief
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by Alessandra Bergamin
"For us, climate change is inescapable."
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Newswire...
Steven Donziger Hearing Showcases the Targeting and Restrictions He Has Faced
Amnesty International - USA
Defenders of Wildlife Statement: Biden 30x30 Report
Defenders of Wildlife
Biden Administration's 'America the Beautiful' Plan Opens Door for Arizonans to Protect Lands, Waters
Center for Biological Diversity
Department of Interior Inches Closer to Monumental American Conservation Commitment
Environment America
New York Attorney General Finds the Broadband Industry Funded Illegal Scheme to Flood the Trump FCC with False Comments Against Net Neutrality
Free Press
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