by Kenny Stancil "The rich can afford to pay a fairer share in taxes, but many families in Maine can't afford to lose out on this commonsense tax relief."
by Jessica Corbett "In the face of the escalating climate and environmental crises, senseless violence, and blatant human rights abuses, they successfully engage for a better future through solidarity and organization."
by Brett Wilkins "The world is on the brink of a sixth mass extinction," said the director of one advocacy group. "Enforcing conservation laws like the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is vital."
by Julia Conley At a panel on Tuesday, officials condemned vaccine apartheid, rising food insecurity, and other markers of inequality that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
by Jake Johnson "The agreement from the beginning was that all the pieces would move together," said the Massachusetts Democrat. "I don't want to see that deal broken."
by Brett Wilkins "Without real bold leadership... we risk being caught in this pandemic loop, constantly battling new variants coming from regions without the vaccine. The only way out of this pandemic is by vaccinating the world."
by Jessica Corbett "We will do whatever it takes to ensure the passage of the Women's Health Protection Act and urge senators on both sides of the aisle to vote 'yes' without delay."
by Bernie Sanders This reconciliation bill is being opposed by every Republican in Congress as well as the drug companies, the insurance companies, the fossil fuel industry, and the billionaire class. They want to maintain the status quo in which the very rich get richer while ordinary Americans continue to struggle to make ends meet. Well, I disagree.
by Dan O'Neal A recent poll showed that if Sinema continues to protect the filibuster and block the Democratic agenda, 66% of likely Democratic primary voters would back a challenger who will help end the filibuster.
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