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News & Views | 10/24/19
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'Too Many Lives Were Ruined': Bernie Sanders Releases Plan for Federal Legalization of Marijuana
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"We will legalize marijuana and vacate and expunge past marijuana
convictions."
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ACLU Celebrates Settlement Ending Unconstitutional Efforts to Silence Pipeline Protesters in South Dakota
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
The ACLU and environmental activists celebrated Thursday after reaching
a settlement agreement with South Dakota's Republican Gov. Kristi Noem
and state Attorney General Jason Ravnesborg to end what critics called
"their unconstitutional attempts to silence pipeline protestors."
'Lifeline for Millions': Sanders and Warren Urge Congress to Increase Community Health Center Funding Before It Expires Next Month
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Congress must expand—and not allow any cuts to—the comprehensive
medical treatment that so many millions of people depend on through
community health centers."
'We Have to Get This Right': Historic Bill in US House Would Create Specific Protections for Climate Refugees
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Rep. Nydia Velázquez on Wednesday introduced historic legislation in the
Democrat-controlled House that would establish formal federal
protections in the United States for refugees fleeing impacts of the
human-caused global climate crisis.
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House Homeland Security Chair Demands Sergeant at Arms 'Take Action' Against Republicans Who Stormed Impeachment Hearing
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
Rep. Bennie Thompson called the GOP stunt an "unprecedented breach of
security."
"That's Not How We Defeat Trump": Biden Campaign, Reversing Course, Will Work With Super PACs
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"The former Vice President has been unable to generate grassroots
support, and now his campaign is endorsing an effort to buy the primary
through a super PAC that can rake in unlimited cash from billionaires
and corporations."
Led by Pharma-Friendly Rep. Richard Neal, Democrats Crush Progressive Amendments to Signature Drug Pricing Bill
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
Neal has received over $670,000 in campaign cash from pharmaceutical
companies since 2007, according to Kaiser Health News
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The Republican Party Is as Guilty as Trump
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by Sonali Kolhatkar
Until they openly declare war on his presidency, his ongoing assault on
our democracy is just as much their fault as his.
Killing Me Softly With Militarism
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by William Astore
The militarization and decay of democracy in America.
Rome Summit Takes Bold Step Toward Agroecology
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by Timothy A. Wise
Leaders endorse agroecology as one of the cutting-edge innovations we
need to help small-scale farmers adapt to climate change.
Assange’s Extradition Is a Case About the Crimes of Empire
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by Nozomi Hayase
The U.S. government's prosecution of Assange is and always has been
politically motivated. He is there for exposing the war crimes of the
U.S. empire.
Clinton, Stein, Gabbard, and the Deconstruction of RussiaGate
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by Robert C. Koehler
A friendly reminder: The United States has a long-g-g-g history of
interfering in its own elections and hardly needs Russia's help.
Is It Time to Engage With the Destroyers of the Amazon Rainforest?
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by Kei Otsuki
If we care, not only about extinguishing fires but about how to prevent
this next year, we need first to understand who these destroyers of the
Amazon are and how to engage with them in environmental governance.
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South Dakota Governor Drops Anti-Protest Laws in Settlement Agreement With ACLU
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Amnesty International Global Delegation to Brief Press During Mission to U.S. Southern Border
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Sierra Club Takes Trump’s SEC to Court Over Failure to Respond to FOIA Request
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PG&E Shuts Off Power to Vulnerable California Communities for Second Time This Month
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Failing Nuclear Industry Pushing for $23 Billion Federal Bailout
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