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News & Views | 10/22/19
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'This Is How We Change the World': To Address Climate Crisis, Video Explains, Democracy Movements Must Rise
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
To get "sweeping policies enacted," says The Leap, "our movements have
started taking the next step: winning elections and entering
government."
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'Everyone in America Should Support You,' Says Elizabeth Warren at Rally With Striking Chicago Teachers
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"I'm here to stand with every one of the people who stand for our
children every day."
Ocasio-Cortez Endorses 'Powerful, Progressive Fighter' Jessica Cisneros in Primary Fight With Centrist Henry Cuellar
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"When Jessica is elected, not only will I no longer be the youngest
person in Congress—I'll have a strong new ally in the fight for Medicare
for All, getting corporate money out of politics, and fixing our broken
immigration system."
Sanders Dominates Youth Vote and Regains Second Spot in New National 2020 Poll
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Young people polled across the country have consistently chosen Bernie
as their guy. Maybe it's because they know he's gonna cancel student
debt!" said Sanders adviser Winnie Wong.
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As Trudeau Clings to Power, Progressives in Canada Celebrate Victory of 'Green New Deal Squad'
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Taking stock of the results from Monday's national elections in Canada,
in which Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clung to power but lost a
majority in Parliament, climate campaigners are treating the victories
of eight progressive candidates who ran on a bold Green New Deal for the
country as a crucial opportunity.
'What the Hell Is Wrong With You?': Outrage Erupts After Racist Trump Calls Impeachment Inquiry 'A Lynching'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Do you know how many people who look like me have been lynched, since
the inception of this country, by people who look like you?" asked Rep.
Bobby Rush
'The Revolution Is Lit': Jubilant Lebanon Uprising Fueled By Music, Dancing, and... 'Baby Shark'
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"Only in Lebanon would a song like 'Baby Shark,' which is now being
played at every crowd gathering, become the anthem of a revolution."
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Is War on the Menu for 2020 Elections?
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by Thom Hartmann
When democracy fails, history tells us that violence and conflict
usually follows.
Trump Found a Different Way to Build His Wall
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by Tamaryn Nelson
The Trump administration is using a wide range of cruel policies to stop
people in need from seeking safety in the US.
Beware, Pete Buttigieg Is a Sharp Corporate Tool
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by Norman Solomon
With the mutual alignment of Buttigieg and his corporate
healthcare-industry donors, Mayor Pete's approach seems to be a case of
a flimflamming candidate who poses as a forthright leader.
Ecuador: From The Middle of the World to the End of the World
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by Boaventura de Sousa Santos
Ecuadorian people are teaching the world a lesson: unjust power, no
matter how strong, always comes with a vulnerable spot, a measure of
injustice, and peaceful and organized resistance against it.
International Tax Emergency. A Critical Time for Developing Nations to Speak Up!
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by José Antonio Ocampo
Developing countries lose at least $100 billion hidden away each year by
multinationals in the world's tax havens. This must end.
No, Trump Isn't Bringing US Troops Home
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by Juan Cole
Not those in Syria and not any of the 60,000 soldiers spread across the
Mideast
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Congress Votes on Corporate Transparency Act
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New Yorkers Rally in Support of AG James, Demand Exxon Pay for Climate Crimes
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Assaults on Public Lands Employees Driven by Anti-Public Lands Sentiment, Lack of Security
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Air Pollution Experts Say Current Standards Must Be Strengthened to Protect Public Health
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ACLU Comment on Appeals Court Ruling in No Fly List Challenge
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