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News & Views | 10/25/21

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Facebook

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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Facebook Papers and Mark Zuckerberg

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."



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."


Bob Menendez

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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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.


Man carries child through flooded waters

by Andrea Germanos
"Time is running out for rich nations to build trust and deliver on their unmet target."


A woman looks at wildfires tearing through a forest in the region of Chefchaouen in northern Morocco on August 15, 2021.

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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UAW

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.


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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.


end-filibuster

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.



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.


noam_chomsky

by Noam Chomsky, Stan Cox
Or will rich corporations trash the planet?


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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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