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Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke, a Democrat from Texas, speaks during the "Texans Rally For Our Voting Rights" on May 8, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

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."


Writer Anand Giridharadas filled in as guest host of Peacock's "The Mehdi Hasan Show" on May 28, 2021.

by Common Dreams staff
"The question before us now is: What will do with these lessons?"


Sunrise Movement activist Evan Weber speaks at a demonstration pressuring President Joe Biden to not compromise on election promises regarding the climate emergency, healthcare, jobs, and social justice on May 24, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Green New Deal Network)

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."


Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters

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.


Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks to reporters

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."


Pipelines extend across the landscape outside Nuiqsut, Alaska

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."



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."



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."


Climate activists on Wednesday celebrated a Dutch court's ruling that Royal Dutch Shell must cut its carbon emissions 45% by 2030.

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."


Climate activists protest on the fist day of the ExxonMobil trial outside the New York State Supreme Court building on October 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

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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