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News & Views | 8/23/21
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Right-Wing Dems Begin to Cave as Progressives Hold Their Ground on Reconciliation Vote
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by Jake Johnson
"No bipartisan infrastructure bill without the reconciliation bill. They
go together."
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Primary Challenger Hits Henry Cuellar for Trying to Tank Biden Agenda
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by Kenny Stancil
"Once again, Rep. Cuellar has made clear that his priorities are serving
his corporate donors—not the people of South Texas," said Jessica
Cisneros, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Texas' 28th
district.
Buffalo's Democratic Establishment Still Trying to Defeat Socialist India Walton
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by Julia Conley
"If those in power cannot handle actual democracy they should never have
had it," said one critic.
'The Answer Is No': Taliban Reject Idea of US Extending Exit Deadline
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by Jake Johnson
Any extension of the withdrawal deadline would mean the U.S. is
"extending the occupation," said a Taliban spokesperson.
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Once Secret Prices Expose 'Irrational and Cruel' Nature of US Healthcare System
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by Julia Conley
While the pricing data is unlikely to lower costs, said one critic, it
may help "produce the political will for real reform."
Key 'Milestone' in Pandemic Fight as FDA Grants Full Approval to Pfizer's Covid Vaccine
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by Jake Johnson
"It takes away from a certain number of people the argument that it's
not approved," said one public health expert.
'Extreme Weather' Ads Target Democrats Defending Fossil Fuel Subsidies
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by Kenny Stancil
"What is wrong with our politicians?" asked the artist whose work is
featured in the ads. "Why do they continue to support Big Oil and coal
when it's clear these industries are causing natural disasters that harm
everyday Americans?"
In Must-Watch Rant, Mehdi Hasan Rips War Hawks for Lecturing World on Afghan Exit
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by Jake Johnson
"Personally, I would like a period of silence from all of you,"
journalist says in one-minute diatribe.
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We Reject the Right-Wing Attacks on Racial Justice and Our Classrooms
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by Rethinking Schools Editorial
Educators have a duty to teach young people uncomfortable truths about
the past and present, including the histories, legacies, and current
manifestations of systemic oppression.
Our Progressive Agenda Is Popular and Our Candidates Can Win
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by Brooke Adams
If Democrats want to govern for a generation instead of winning one-off
races by slim margins, we will need to mend the deep tears among the
American electorate and reckon with the injustices that were sewn into
the fabric of our flag.
Carbon Dividends Provide a Win-Win Solution for People and the Climate
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by James K. Boyce
Putting a price on emissions and sending the proceeds to the public is a
sound environmental and economic strategy.
Despite Trillions Spent, the US Military Hasn't Won a Real War Since 1945
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by Miles Mogulescu
And if the American people don't benefit from these endless losing wars,
why do we keep fighting them?
A Victory for Gig Workers as California Rules Uber Can't Hack Labor Laws
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by Bama Athreya
Labor groups refused to give in after rideshare companies won an
anti-worker state ballot initiative last year through a heavily funded
disinformation campaign.
Will Senate Democrats Stoop to Confirming Rahm Emanuel as Ambassador?
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by Norman Solomon
"If you believe Black lives indeed matter, then the Senate must reject
his appointment immediately," said Rep. Rashida Tlaib in response to the
announcement.
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Newswire...
New Poll: Voters In Moderate Districts Opposed to Reconciliation Congressional Districts Support the Build Back Better Agenda
Data for Progress
Common Cause Urges U.S. House Members to Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Common Cause
Waiving Restrictions on U.S. Military Assistance to Egypt Risks U.S. Complicity in Human Rights Abuses
Amnesty International - USA
25 National and Local Organizations Launch Extreme Weather Ads Calling for an End to Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Greenpeace
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