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News & Views | 6/11/21

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Peru Elections

by Andrea Germanos, staff writer, Jon Queally, staff writer

"Fujimori’s only way forward to victory is simple: annul tens of thousands of already tallied votes," warned Progressive International. "Powerful forces are organizing to deliver this outcome."

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by Jake Johnson, staff writer

"Refusing to act on climate means selling out future generations. The future of our planet and the health of our communities are non-negotiable."



by Julia Conley, staff writer

"Even if you live thousands of miles from the Tongass National Forest, you still benefit from its unique ability to fight climate change," said Earthjustice.



by Brett Wilkins, staff writer

"The message from the U.S. is clear," said one progressive critic: "the 'global health' system is our geopolitical weapon."



by Jake Johnson, staff writer

"If we want to have clean water, we have to stop poisoning it. If we want to solve the climate crisis, we can't make it worse."



by Andrea Germanos, staff writer

The doctor and panel member wrote that it "was probably the worst drug approval decision in recent U.S. history."



by Julia Conley, staff writer

"This is a story about Facebook, the FEC, and broken systems," said a former Facebook employee. "Now it's time for the FEC to prove that perverting justice has consequences."



by Jake Johnson, staff writer

Public health campaigners estimate that promised donations from rich countries would be enough to cover just 11% of the world's unvaccinated population.



by Jake Johnson, staff writer

"The Biden administration is summarily returning almost all unaccompanied Mexican children just hours after they seek safe haven, often without considering the risks they could face upon return."



by Brett Wilkins, staff writer

"Instead of taking on Ilhan, lawmakers should focus on injustice, human rights abuses, and acts of violence being committed at home and abroad," asserted Rep. Pramila Jayapal.


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protesters_BLM

by Amara Enyia, Jamecia Gray

Republican state legislators across 34 states have introduced more than 80 bills this year that criminalize protesting or protect those who harm protesters.



Harris

by Toby Jaffe

The Vice President is now toeing the administration's line on keeping out people fleeing danger in their home countries.



trump and barr

by Thom Hartmann

Holding Trump and William Barr to account is not a matter of political payback. This is about the future of our republic.



for the people

by Frances Moore Lappé

Americans are not divided on democracy.



G7

by Mark Hertsgaard

If rich countries want a livable planet for themselves, they'll have to pay what they promised. This weekend’s summit will show whether they will.


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Congressional Progressive Caucus

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Win Without War

Congressional Progressive Caucus

Stop the War Coalition

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