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News & Views | 10/25/21
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The Facebook Papers Spur More Calls to 'Break Them Up!'
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by Jessica Corbett
Other critics are demanding a "full, independent, outside investigation"
of the tech titan as whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies to the U.K.
Parliament.
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Profits Before People: The Facebook Papers Expose Tech Giant Greed
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by Jon Queally
"This industry is rotten at its core," said one critic, "and the
clearest proof of that is what it's doing to our children."
Progressives Vow to 'Push Very Hard' to Keep Agenda From Being Gutted Beyond Recognition
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by Kenny Stancil
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said House Democrats "are fighting to tackle
the climate crisis, expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and
hearing, and guarantee family leave in America."
Critics See Menendez Villainy Equal to Sinema's on Medicare Drug Pricing Fight
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by Brett Wilkins
"It's discouraging to see Sen. Menendez is on the wrong side of this
fight rather than leading the charge for more affordable, accessible
healthcare for all."
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Any Lawmaker Involved in Planning Jan. 6 Insurrection 'Must Be Expelled,' Says AOC
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by Kenny Stancil
Organizers of the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol say that several
congressional Republicans and White House officials helped plan former
President Donald Trump's coup attempt.
'This Is an Emergency': Oxfam Says Rich Nations' $100 Billion Climate Pledge Not Good Enough
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by Andrea Germanos
"Time is running out for rich nations to build trust and deliver on
their unmet target."
Humanity 'Way Off Track': WMO Says Atmospheric Carbon at Level Unseen in 3 Million Years
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by Andrea Germanos
The new report has "a stark, scientific message for climate change
negotiators at COP 26," said the head of the World Meteorological
Organization.
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Don't Believe the Corporate "Labor Shortage" Bullsh*t
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by Robert Reich
What's really happening is more accurately described as a living-wage
shortage, a hazard pay shortage, a childcare shortage, a paid sick leave
shortage, and a health care shortage.
Media Outlets Flood the Zone With News of Facebook's Failure
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by Timothy Karr
The many exposés reveal a toxic but highly profitable revenue model
that's driving Facebook's reluctance to safeguard democracy and stop the
spread of hate and disinformation.
The Senate Must End the Filibuster
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by David N. Cicilline
Instead of passing legislation into law with the support of the majority
in both chambers, the will of the American people is being blatantly and
undemocratically subverted by the filibuster, which has brought
Washington to a standstill.
We Need to Tax the Billionaires Right Now
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by Sarah Anderson, Chuck Collins
This moment may not last, so we must act fast to make sure these
outrageously wealthy individuals and families pay their fair share.
The Path to a Livable Future
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by Noam Chomsky, Stan Cox
Or will rich corporations trash the planet?
A Tale of Two Damages: Double Standard for Jessica Reznicek and Energy Transfer Partners
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by Charlotte Grubb
Why would a billion-dollar corporation which intentionally and illegally
destroyed private property for profit not even get a slap on the wrist
while a person who commits civil disobedience to protect the earth and
its people is labeled a terrorist and imprisoned for eight years?
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Latin America and Caribbean Face Greater Pandemic Vulnerabilities According to New Research Map
Jubilee USA Network
Roadmap Confirms Rich Nations Will Meet $100 Billion Climate Finance Target Later Than Promised: Oxfam Reaction
Oxfam International
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