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Exposed: How Pfizer Exploits Secretive Vaccine Contracts to Strong-Arm Governments
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by Jessica Corbett
"Pfizer has used its monopoly on a lifesaving vaccine to extract
concessions from desperate governments," said the report's author,
urging action from the Biden administration.
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London Science Museum Accused of 'Jumping Into Bed With Big Coal' After Adani Sponsorship
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by Andrea Germanos
"I can't believe that the Science Museum—of all institutions and this of
all years—has accepted money from Adani, one of the greatest climate
criminals."
Chicago Groups Unite With Message to US Senate: 'Reject Rahm'
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by Brett Wilkins
"Emanuel was more concerned with his own reelection than he was with
justice for a child murdered on his watch. This is a complete slap in
the face to Black America."
'Resign or Be Removed': Outrage After Top NY Dem Compares Buffalo's India Walton to David Duke
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by Jon Queally
"This is the malignant narcissism of far too many white men," said
Congressman Jamaal Bowman.
As Corporate Dems Belly-Ache Over Social Investments, Senate Panel Approves Extra $29 Billion for Pentagon
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by Kenny Stancil
The Senate committee vote included $10 billion more than requested.
"That's $100 billion over 10 years—or half the cost of universal pre-K,
which we're told we can't afford," said one critic.
'A Toxic Presence in the Party': Ocasio-Cortez Joins Calls for Jay Jacobs to Resign
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by Brett Wilkins
"India Walton is the Democratic nominee for mayor of Buffalo. No amount
of racist misogyny from the old boys' club is going to change that."
This 3-Minute Video Explains How Richie Neal Turned Paid Family Leave Into Insurance Giveaway
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by Julia Conley
"Passing a poorly designed paid leave proposal is a dangerous political
game for Democrats," warns policy analyst Matt Bruenig.
'End the Filibuster': GOP Ready to Tank Even Manchin's Compromise Voting Rights Bill
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by Jessica Corbett
"Sen. Manchin searched for 10 Republicans to support voting rights
legislation, but Republican senators willing to break with Sen.
McConnell and stand on the right side of history simply don't exist."
'What Republicans Want to Do Everywhere': Outcry Over New Voting Maps in Texas
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by Andrea Germanos
"The new redistricting plans are an unlawful attempt to thwart the
changing Texas electorate and should be struck down."
Africa's Disappearing Glaciers Signal 'Irreversible' Threat to Earth System: Report
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by Julia Conley
The authors of a U.N. report urge greater investment in climate
adaptation and weather services on the continent.
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Digital Farm Technology Is Not the Climate Panacea Corporations Want You to Think It Is
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by Astrud Lea Beringer
If controlled by corporations, digital farming initiatives create new
poverty traps for small food producers while promoting
environmental-destructive intensive agricultural practices.
The Freedom to Vote Act Is a Big Deal for Democracy—But Democrats Must Act Fast
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by Michael Li
Congress has a chance to save this cycle of redistricting, but it needs
to act soon.
AT&T's Role in Creating the Far-Right Trump-Loving OAN Channel Should Surprise No One
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by Ari Paul
AT&T saw something worthwhile in OAN, and can certainly tolerate a bit
of right-wing quackery if it means having another media avenue to fight
a class war against any kind of progressive economic and regulatory
agenda.
Devastating US Sanctions Policies Need Accountability
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by Daniel Jasper, Gabe Murphy
Congress can change that by including a House-passed amendment into the
final version of this year's National Defense Authorization Act.
Empty Gestures or Substantive Change? On the Nobel Prize in Literature and Its Discontents
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by Ramzy Baroud
To be meaningful, post-colonial writers who adhere to what should have
remained a radical form of anti-colonialism should become the heart and
soul of the literary movement, not only in the Global South but
throughout the world.
Climate Despair, Hope, and My Long Walk to the Top of a Beautiful World
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by William deBuys
A Himalayan journey toward hope.
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Congressional Progressive Caucus Statement on Meeting With President Biden About Build Back Better Act
Congressional Progressive Caucus
ACLU, ACLU of Oklahoma, Lawyers Committee File Lawsuit Challenging Oklahoma Classroom Censorship Bill Banning Race and Gender Discourse
ACLU
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, ACLU, ACLU of Oklahoma, File Lawsuit Challenging Oklahoma Classroom Censorship Bill Banning Race and Gender Discourse
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
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