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Human Rights Experts Denounce Israeli Violence, Confiscation of Homes in East Jerusalem as Violation of International Law
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
The new statements of condemnation came as Israel launched another round
of airstrikes into Gaza, bringing the death tolll toll at least 26
people.
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9 of 9 GOP Senators Agree That Voters Waiting in Line Should Not Be Given Food or Water
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"Republicans would rather have you starve than vote," said one critic.
Climate Experts Applaud as US Government Approves Largest Offshore Wind Farm in Nation's History
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"A clean energy future is within our grasp in the United States," said
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
Left Says Senate Democrats Face Existential Choice: Kill Filibuster or Watch Democracy Die
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"This is about to move from an abstract conversation about Senate rules
to a very clear choice for Senate Democrats: Protect the 'Jim Crow'
filibuster or protect American democracy—they won't be able to do both."
Decrying Global Violence, Jamaal Bowman Says 'White House Must Act'
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
Congressman calls on Biden administration to everything in its power to
de-escalate "tensions around the world."
'The Future of Energy? Bright and Breezy': IEA Forecasts Huge Growth in Solar and Wind
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Renewable power sources grew at their fastest rate in two decades last
year—an increase that is set to become the "new normal."
Indigenous Rights Groups Join Michigan Gov. Whitmer in Demanding Shutdown of Enbridge's Line 5
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
The governor called the pipeline a "ticking time bomb" as her deadline
of Wednesday, set last year for the Canadian company, fast approached.
Biden Budget Would Send $1.3 Billion More to Israeli Military Than to Global Climate Programs: Analysis
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
A group of anti-war veterans said President Joe Biden's spending
priorities indicate that he thinks "preserving apartheid is more
important than fighting climate change."
Report Reveals How Big Corporations Rigged Rules to Boost Pandemic Pay of CEOs as Workers Suffered
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"By inflating executive compensation while their workers struggled
during a pandemic, corporate boards have strengthened the case for tax
penalties on huge CEO-worker pay gaps."
State Dept Spokesperson Under Fire for 'Spineless' Refusal to Condemn Israel's Killing of Children in Gaza
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"This unsurprising response is devoid of empathy and concern for human
suffering," said Rep. Ilhan Omar. "He can't even condemn the killing of
children."
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CEO Pay Skyrocketed at Corporations While Their Low-Wage Workers Suffered in the Pandemic
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by Sarah Anderson
More than half of the country's 100 largest low-wage employers rigged
pay rules in 2020 to give CEOs 29 percent average raises while their
frontline employees made 2 percent less.
A New Generation of Palestinians Are Rising Under Netanyahu's Nose and Saying 'Enough Is Enough'
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by David Hearst
How Israel is sowing the seeds of a new uprising.
We Must Push Politics Aside in the Global Race to Vaccinate the World Against Covid-19
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by Jesse Jackson
The pandemic is truly a global threat that requires a global
mobilization.
GOP: We Just May Be the Lunatics You’re Looking For
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by Michael Winship
These days, you don't have to be delusional to be in the Republican
leadership, but it helps.
The Far-Right War on History, Education, and Thinking
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by Chuck Idelson
Knowing the real history of the United States is essential to advancing
the struggles of today.
Why the Pentagon Budget Keeps Rising
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by Mandy Smithberger
Joe Biden's first 100 days were a Pentagon prize.
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Newswire...
Arizona State Legislature Passes Anti-Voter, Anti-Democracy Bill Targeting Communities of Color
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Congress Introduces Corporate Tax Transparency Legislation to Support Informed Investor Decisions
Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition
Watchdog Groups Bring Message to DOJ with Mobile Billboard
Demand Progress
End Brutal Repression of Palestinians Protesting Forced Displacement in Occupied East Jerusalem
Amnesty International - USA
Science Group Celebrates Landmark Decision for Offshore Wind
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)
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