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December 20, 2021
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Sen. Joe Manchin
Displaying 'Inhuman Disdain' for Working Families, Manchin Said Child Tax Credit Would Be Used for Drugs
"Sen. Joe Manchin—who is a multimillionaire—doesn't think his poor constituents can be trusted with a little help."
by Julia Conley



Chileans celebrate the presidential election results
'We Will Bury Neoliberalism': Global Celebration Follows Leftist Victory in Chile
"At last. The specter of Pinochet is removed from Chile," declared former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.
by Jake Johnson



Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) speaks on December 20, 2021, on MSNBC's
AOC to Democratic Leaders: Time to 'Take the Kid Gloves Off' With Manchin
"Make him take that vote," said the Democratic congresswoman from New York.
by Andrea Germanos



Rep. Ayanna Pressley speaks at a press conference
Progressives Demand Floor Vote to Spotlight Manchin's 'Contempt' for His Constituents
"Let him vote no on the Senate floor—not on Fox News."
by Jake Johnson
Opinion



daniel-hale
New York Times Reporting on Airstrikes Should Give Daniel Hale More Credit
The New York Times should give Daniel Hale proper credit and call for Biden to immediately pardon him. As long as he’s in prison, there is no justice.
by Sam Carliner



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I'm 18 With a Full-Ride College Scholarship. But as a Dreamer, I Worry About Being Deported
Congress should do the right thing and provide millions of undocumented immigrants a pathway to permanent legalized status.
by Diana Martinez
This Is Our Crucial End-of-Year Campaign.
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