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Your Week in Review
Texas GOP Finalizes 'Ruthless' Voter Suppression Bill, Sparking Calls for Congressional Action
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
The state legislation has been slammed by voting rights advocates
nationwide—including President Joe Biden, who said that "it's part of an
assault on democracy that we've seen far too often this year."
Watch: Anand Giridharadas Shares What 'We Learned' From the Covid-19 Pandemic
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by Common Dreams staff
"The question before us now is: What will do with these lessons?"
'Your Legacy Is... What You Deliver': Climate Movement Says Biden Budget Not Bold Enough
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"This might be a political show for Biden," said the Sunrise Movement,
"but for us it's a fight for our lives and for the communities we love
and care about."
'It's the Filibuster or Democracy,' Say Progressives After GOP Tanks January 6 Commission
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Unless we abolish the filibuster, there will be no progress on any
agenda focused on justice, fairness, or basic survival," said Sen. Ed
Markey.
Sanders Warns Dems Could Lose Congress If They Get Mired in 'Never-Ending' Negotiations With GOP
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The Democrats in Congress must move forward boldly, protecting the
working families of our country and restoring faith in government. Yes,
the future of the country is at stake."
'This Is Climate Denial': Biden Goes to Bat for Massive Alaska Drilling Project Approved Under Trump
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Burning that oil would create nearly 260 million metric tons of CO2
emissions—about the equivalent of what is produced by 66 coal-fired
power plants."
Led by Jayapal, Broad Coalition of 156 House Dems Demands Medicare Expansion in Infrastructure Bill
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Lowering the eligibility age, improving benefits, and allowing Medicare
to negotiate drug prices will change lives and save people money."
'This Is the Price of War': Israeli Newspaper Publishes Photos of All 67 Palestinian Children Killed in Gaza Onslaught
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"Conversations around Israel/Palestine are changing in Jewish
communities across the globe," said rabbi and author Abby Stein. "It's
about time."
'Landslide Victory for Climate Justice': Court Rules Shell Must Cut CO2 Emissions 45% by 2030
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"This is a turning point in history," said an attorney who noted that
the ruling "may also have major consequences for other big polluters."
'A Seismic Shift' for Big Oil: Activist Investors Score Surprise Win With ExxonMobil Board Seats
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"The outcome is a sign that Exxon's morally inept and fiscally
questionable long-term climate strategy is finally catching up with it,"
wrote one journalist.
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