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Environmental Threats Rapidly Becoming 'Single Greatest Challenge to Human Rights': UN
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by Julia Conley
The planetary crisis is "impacting a broad range of rights, including
the rights to adequate food, water, education, housing, health,
development, and even life itself," said the U.N.'s top rights expert.
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Climate Emergency May Displace 216 Million Within Countries by 2050: World Bank
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by Jessica Corbett
"The Groundswell report is a stark reminder of the human toll of climate
change, particularly on the world's poorest—those who are contributing
the least to its causes."
Progressives Applaud Biden Pick for FTC as 'Great Choice'
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by Andrea Germanos
Supporters pointed to Alvaro Bedoya's research as evidence he'll "be an
aggressive advocate against corporate concentration and monopoly."
After Spending Trillions on War in Afghanistan, US Answers Call for Aid With Just $64 Million
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by Julia Conley
"It was right (and long overdue) to withdraw our troops from
Afghanistan; but the United States still has a profound responsibility
to the Afghan people," said Win Without War.
'Failure of Climate Leadership': House Dems' Tax Plan Leaves Oil Subsidies in Place
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by Jake Johnson
"Omitting provisions to end fossil fuel subsidies—some of which have
been in place for over 100 years—is inexcusable."
Cori Bush Unveils Bill to Boost Access to Rental Assistance During Pandemic
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by Jessica Corbett
The legislation "will help make these funds more accessible by allowing
individuals and families to apply for assistance at places that are
central to their communities."
2020 Was Deadliest-Ever Year for Environmental Defenders: Report
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by Brett Wilkins
"Fighting the climate crisis carries an unbearably heavy burden for
some, who risk their lives to save the forests, rivers, and biospheres
that are essential to counteract unsustainable global warming."
Up to Half of the $14 Trillion Spent by Pentagon Since 9/11 Has Gone to War Profiteers
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by Jake Johnson
A new analysis shows that a "large portion" of Pentagon contracts in
recent years have gone to just five companies: Lockheed Martin, Boeing,
General Dynamics, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman.
Israel Unveils New Armed Robot Amid Outcry Over 'Death Machines'
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by Andrea Germanos
"DSEI is a vicious example of everyday militarism."
Global Poor 'Facing Life or Death' as Rich Nations Block Vaccine Patent Waiver
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by Jake Johnson
Poor nations "can no longer rely merely on charitable or voluntary
measures dictated by only a small number of high-income countries and
the pharmaceutical industry," said one public health campaigner.
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House Tax Proposal Fails to Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share
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by Chuck Collins, Sarah Anderson
The Ways and Means Committee plan would make a down payment on
much-needed public investments but doesn't go far enough to address
wealth inequality.
Climate Emergency: The War We Must Fight
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by Simon Whalley
If we are to avoid our species' extinction, we must avoid warfare.
As War Keeps Poisoning Humanity, Organizing Continues to Be the Antidote
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by Norman Solomon
In the long run, peace activism is essential for overcoming militarism.
And organizing is what makes that possible.
China Biggest Winner in Afghanistan
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by Alfred W. McCoy
A debacle marks the decline of Washington's world leadership.
Never Forget Victims of the US Drone Program
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by Sam Carliner
A drone strike last month in the last days of the U.S. occupation
follows the same logic that 20 years ago turned 9/11 from a day of
tragedy and violence into two decades of tragedy and violence.
Anti-Vax, Anti-Mask Rhetoric Has Long Roots in U.S. History
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by Chuck Idelson
The ideological mix of rugged individualism, freedom, and liberty had
become deeply embedded among a large swath of Americans, further
poisoned by centuries of structural racism that persists today.
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Newswire...
Iranian Photojournalist Majid Saeedi Arrested While Covering Afghan Refugee Camps
Committee to Protect Journalists
Center for Reproductive Rights Files Response to Mississippi’s Request that Supreme Court Overturn Roe v. Wade
Center for Reproductive Rights
Free Press Applauds Nomination of Alvaro Bedoya to FTC
Free Press
Water Shutoff Protections Prevented Covid Infections and Deaths
Food & Water Watch
Bedoya Is a Great Pick for the FTC
Public Citizen
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