by Kenny Stancil "There's no good excuse," said Sen. Ben Ray Luján. "I'm absolutely fearful that what the administration is setting up is a 2-1 Republican majority FCC under a Democratic administration."
by Julia Conley "Congress simply cannot let this opportunity pass," wrote Dr. Richard Besser of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation following the organization's survey showing that nearly 40% of households have struggled to afford basic needs in recent months.
by Jake Johnson "Slashing investments that will create millions of good-paying jobs and make child care, healthcare, and housing more affordable is a recipe for a weak recovery and inequitable future."
by Jake Johnson "It is now beyond doubt that there is no need for further coal, oil, and gas exploration if we are to avoid the most dangerous impacts of climate change."
by Julia Conley "You might say workers have declared a national general strike until they get better pay and improved working conditions," said former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
by Jessica Corbett "People are dying rapidly," said one campaigner battling a proposed petrochemical complex in a polluted region of Louisiana. "President Biden… you are letting us down."
by Brett Wilkins The second annual Belmarsh Tribunal is "convening parliamentarians, journalists, lawyers, and investigators to fight for truth and justice against Assange's extradition to the United States."
by Yasmin Younis The Polluters Out's twitter campaign showed the power of social media in garnering the attention of BP's chief executive and directors.
Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community. An independent, non-profit newscenter since 1997. Our Mission: To inform. To inspire. To ignite change for the common good. Common Dreams, PO Box 443, Portland, ME 04112, USA | 207.775.0488 Common Dreams is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your contribution is tax deductible. EIN: 20-3368194
