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Petition From 14 Youth Leaders Says UN Must 'Declare a Systemwide Climate Emergency'
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by Jake Johnson
"The climate emergency—which threatens every person on the planet into
the foreseeable future—is at least as serious a threat as a global
pandemic and similarly requires urgent international action."
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GOP Billionaire to Hold Fundraiser for 'Great American' Joe Manchin
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by Julia Conley
The Republican donor praised Manchin, who refused to back the inclusion
of a clean energy program in the Build Back Better Act despite a wealth
of evidence that the U.S. must transition away from fossil fuels, for
his so-called "leadership."
Industrial Fishing Ban Needed, Says Renowned Ocean Defender Sylvia Earle
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by Jenna McGuire
"All of that wildlife taken out of the ocean not only affects
biodiversity and fosters extinctions at an accelerated rate. It breaks
the carbon cycle—the nutrient chain that maintains the fabric of life on
Earth."
In COP26 Speech, Climate Justice Leader Vows Global Movement 'Will Change History'
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by Andrea Germanos
"The era of injustice is over. We will uproot these systems of
oppression with our global Green New Deal to guarantee everyone the
right to live with dignity and in harmony with our planet."
Human Rights Coalition Petitions UN to Probe Discriminatory Vaccine Hoarding by Rich Nations
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by Andrea Germanos
The accused nations have rejected global solidarity and instead chosen
"the service of profit and the corporate capture of power," according to
a new appeal.
Destroy Filibuster to Lift Up ‘Your Limp Democracy': Spoof Ad Demands End to Electile Dysfunction
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by Julia Conley
"I get all excited about a new bill....The debate gets all hot and
heated.... And right when we're about to achieve a joint resolution...
bam."
Campaigners Rip New COP26 Draft as a 'Polite Request' for Climate Action Amid Existential Crisis
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by Jake Johnson
"This draft deal is not a plan to solve the climate crisis, it's an
agreement that we'll all cross our fingers and hope for the best."
Ilhan Omar Is Working to Stop 'Unacceptable' $650 Million Weapons Sale to Saudi Arabia
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by Jessica Corbett
Other prominent Democrats also oppose further arming the country,
arguing that "the only way to truly protect people in the region is to
bring the war in Yemen to an end."
Climate Coalition Demands Biden Halt 'Outrageous' Offshore Drilling Auction—Largest in US History
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by Brett Wilkins
The proposed lease sale, said over 250 groups in a joint letter,
"shockingly offers more area than the Trump administration initially
proposed."
Senate Democrats Call On Biden to Pardon All Federal Nonviolent Marijuana Offenders
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by Jessica Corbett
"Our country's cannabis policies must be completely overhauled, but you
have the power to act now."
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Democrats Must Evolve Their Voter Communications Strategy
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by Scott Goodstein
For Democrats, the problem is larger than just finding the next social
media trend. It's about finding better ways to engage consistently with
base voters.
For Rich Countries to Honor Their Climate Debt, We Must Better Tax Multinationals
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by Léonce Ndikumana
It is infuriating to see that the world—in the midst of this existential
climate emergency—has just deprived itself of precious financial
resources by adopting a cheap global agreement on the taxation of
multinationals.
Who Is the World's Greatest Climate Champion? (Hint: Not the United States)
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by Mark Hertsgaard
American exceptionalism is a sturdy beast. Performances in Glasgow this
week are the latest evidence.
Found in Translation: New York Times Says Democrats Shouldn't Challenge Oligarchy
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by Norman Solomon, Jeff Cohen
The powerful newspaper's editorial board makes clear it likes to
editorialize about social justice, but certainly doesn't want any
structural changes or substantial new government policies that could
bring it much closer.
Beware the 'Climate-Stupid Agriculture' of Bill Gates and His Allies
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by Timothy A. Wise
Bill Gates is just plain wrong when he says the only way to grow food is
with synthetic fertilizers.
Putting India Walton's Campaign for Mayor of Buffalo in Context
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by Russell Weaver
India Walton might have lost an election. But she also ostensibly helped
Buffalo progress more than halfway through the stages of a winning
social movement.
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Newswire...
Biden Hog Speed Decision Puts Food Safety at Risk
Food & Water Watch
Draft COP26 Agreement Would Accelerate Global Climate Action, But Firm Deadlines Are Needed
Environment America
Governor Murphy Issues Climate Pollutant Mandate to Reduce Emissions 50% By 2030
Environment America
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