by Jessica Corbett, staff writer "We have the power to end poverty," says Rep. Pramila Jayapal. "We must implement bold proposals that center the poor—providing housing, healthcare, climate justice, and equitable public education."
by Brett Wilkins, staff writer "I believe that if there's an honest assessment of the environmental racism behind this project's approval then it will never be permitted," said one leading local activist. "We must stop Formosa Plastics."
by Jessica Corbett, staff writer "Negotiating down from an already insufficient plan to cater to a climate-denying party fueled by profit and hate—that is how Democrats lose."
by Brett Wilkins, staff writer "This ruling comes at a crucial moment... and makes clear that the Constitution protects participation in the BDS movement."
by Brett Wilkins, staff writer "It makes no sense that one member of the minority party can trigger a minority veto. That's not what people voted for."
by Andrea Germanos, staff writer "The pandemic is not over, and it will not be over until and unless transmission is controlled in every last country."
by Andrea Germanos, staff writer While President Trump's actions tilted the 'Doomsday Clock' towards midnight," said Sen. Ed Markey, "President Biden has a chance to build back a better nuclear weapons policy that does more with less."
by Jessica Corbett, staff writer "When the nation's leading constitutional scholars come together to affirm that statehood is constitutional, we need to listen," declared one campaigner.
by Alec Connon While the IEA states that there can be no new investment in the expansion of fossil fuels, Chase doesn't plan to reduce its investments in new fossil fuel supply at all within the next decade.
by Marilyn Garson The risk to Gaza now is the risk of our disengagement before we have brought down the walls. That is the task; nothing less. This time, Gaza must go free.
by Max Richtman Older Americans cannot fill their vital role in society without basic security—the peace of mind of knowing that they can pay their bills and have access to affordable health care and prescription drugs.
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