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News & Views | 10/28/21
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Pelosi Delays Infrastructure Vote as Progressives Refuse to Budge Without Build Back Better Act
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by Jenna McGuire
"House Progressives have once again demonstrated what effective
collective power can do if we stay united in our fight for
transformative policies for the American people."
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News...
'Too Bad We Can't Tax Egos': Elon Musk Blasted for Attack on Billionaire Tax
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by Julia Conley
"This country made him rich," said one critic. "He owes us."
'Hold the Line': Progressives Push to Block Vote on Weaker Bill Without Final Text of Build Back Better
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by Common Dreams staff
"By holding firm on keeping the Build Back Better Act and the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Bill firmly linked, progressives are giving their
colleagues in the Senate the space and the leverage to negotiate the
strongest package possible."
Will They Lie or Finally Come Clean?: Watch Fossil Fuel CEOs Testify at Historic Hearing
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by Andrea Germanos
"Will these executives own up to their misinformation, or keep trying to
hide behind lies and spin?"
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'Pelosi Absolutely Destroyed' Tax on Billionaires, Says Democratic Insider
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by Kenny Stancil
"The idea that Manchin is to blame for killing the billionaires' tax is
too convenient," argued a journalist who spoke with party aides about
the moribund proposal.
Key Global Systems Need 'Complete U-Turns' to Avoid 'Disastrous Tipping Points' for Planet
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by Jon Queally
Which system changes are "on track," meaning transformation is
"occurring at or above the pace required to achieve" global climate
goals? According to a new report: None.
'All You Have to Do Is Follow the Money': Ilhan Omar Rebukes Corporate Democrats
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by Jon Queally
"It is corporate greed, and the lawmakers who serve them," argues the
Minnesota Democrat, "who are betraying the values of our party and the
American people."
Low-Income Americans to Congress: 'I Am the Cost of Cutting Build Back Better'
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by Kenny Stancil
"We need to stop asking, 'How much does a bold Build Back Better agenda
cost?' and instead ask, 'How much does it cost not to Build Back
Better?'" said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II.
House Dem Announces Subpoenas to 'Get to the Bottom' of Big Oil's Climate Disinformation
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by Brett Wilkins
"We are at code red for climate," Rep. Carolyn Maloney said during a
congressional hearing, "and I committed to doing everything I can to
help rescue this planet and save it for our children."
"They're Lying": Lots of Climate Misinformation Detected During Testimony of Big Oil CEOs
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by Jessica Corbett
"There is no longer any question: These companies knew and lied about
their product's role in the climate crisis, they continue to deceive,
and they must be held accountable."
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Views...
Anti-Imperialism You Can Try at Home
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by Mattea Kramer
Reparations may be one cure for what ails us.
Squid Game Reflects a Deeper Meaning About Globalization and Inequality
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by John Feffer
South Korea has been a big winner in the game of globalization. But it
has come at a price.
Trump as Mass Murderer? Former President's Top Pandemic Official Suggests He Is
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by Juan Cole
Not only will he skate on 160,000 charges of manslaughter, the
Republicans would put him back in charge of the country if they could.
Today Was the Day Big Oil Lied Before Congress
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by Jamie Henn
Whether this historic hearing has the same impact as the 1994 Big
Tobacco hearing all depends on what comes next.
Military vs Climate Spending: A Moral Catastrophe in Three Pictures
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by Richard Eskow
We're condemning millions with our choices.
Young Climate Organizers Are Calling Out Wall Street
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by Sof Petros
Why are young people going after financial institutions? Because we know
that if we can stop the flow of money, we can stop the flow of oil.
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Newswire...
Statement on Progressives Holding the Line for an Inclusive Recovery (AGAIN)
Indivisible
Investigation Into Big Oil’s Climate Disinformation Underscores Need for Fossil Fuel Accountability
US PIRG
Congressional Progressive Caucus Statement Regarding Vote on Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better Act
Congressional Progressive Caucus
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