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News & Views | 10/28/21

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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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Elon Musk

by Julia Conley
"This country made him rich," said one critic. "He owes us."


Biden and Pelosi

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."


#ExxonKnew sign in NYC in 2019

by Andrea Germanos
"Will these executives own up to their misinformation, or keep trying to hide behind lies and spin?"

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks to reporters

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.


Forest Fire and the tipping points they represent

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.


Ilhan Omar walking with Nancy Pelosi

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."


Individuals hold signs at a rally held by the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call For Moral Revival on October 27, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Jemal Countess via Getty Images for Repairers Of The Breach)

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.


Carolyn Maloney

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."


Woods

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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by Mattea Kramer
Reparations may be one cure for what ails us.


squidgame

by John Feffer
South Korea has been a big winner in the game of globalization. But it has come at a price.


donald_trump_39

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.


Khanna at fossil fuel subsidies rally

by Jamie Henn
Whether this historic hearing has the same impact as the 1994 Big Tobacco hearing all depends on what comes next.


move_money_from_war

by Richard Eskow
We're condemning millions with our choices.


chase

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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US PIRG
Congressional Progressive Caucus

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