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News & Views | 11/27/19
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'Both Sad and Funny on a Whole New Level': The President of the United States of America Just Tweeted This Image of Himself
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
Trump, quipped one observer, "just sent this out, as perfectly normal
national leaders often do."
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'The Law Is on Our Side': Extinction Rebellion Celebrates Dropped Charges Against 105 Climate Activists
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Extinction Rebellion and its supporters celebrated Wednesday after the
agency that conducts criminal prosecutions in England dropped charges
against 105 activists who were arrested in London last month for
participating in the environmental movement's "Autumn Uprising" actions.
'Massive Criminal Enterprise': Giuliani Reportedly Sought Ukraine Business Deals as He Worked to Dig Up Dirt on Biden for Trump
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Giuliani sought a payments of $200,000 from the recently dismissed
prosecutor general of Ukraine earlier this year. So, Mr. President,
about that corruption in Ukraine you said you were so worried about..."
Why Are Drug Prices Rising So Much? Pharma Exec Admits 'No Other Rationale' But Profit-Making
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"The industry executive said the quiet part out loud," said one outside
expert in response. "Price-gouging is central to the industry business
model."
'The Bloodshed Must Stop': Sanders, Khanna, and Schumer Demand Passage of Measure to End US Complicity in Yemen Slaughter
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Without U.S. support, the Saudi bombings on innocent civilians could
not continue," said Sen. Bernie Sanders, a 2020 Democratic presidential
candidate.
Just One Week After Trump Rolled Back Safety Measures, Chemical Plant Explosion Rocks Texas Town
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"This facility has a track record of violating the Clean Air Act."
Without Dialing for Dollars or Lobbyist Meetings, Ocasio-Cortez Raised More Money Than Any Other House Democrat in Third Quarter
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"While many try to belittle a progressive agenda that centers working
people and the public good, in truth it's more powerful than ever."
Amid National Surge, New Poll Shows Bernie Sanders Top Democrat in New Hampshire
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"Bernie is in the pocket of #BigUs," supporters are saying. "Pass it
on."
The 'Climate Crisis Is a Health Emergency': New Report Warns US Fracking Boom Making People and Planet Sick
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"The actions we take now by extracting, transporting, and liquefying
fracked gas will determine the health of generations to come."
'Only Did the Right Thing When He Got Caught': Trump Reportedly Knew of Whistleblower Complaint When He Unfroze Ukraine Aid
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"It was only until he felt that he was being exposed that he actually
stepped up and actually released the funds."
'Not Enough to Declare Climate Emergency': Ahead of EU Vote, Demand for Action Not Just Words
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Ahead of an expected vote Thursday by European Union lawmakers to
declare "an environment and climate emergency in Europe and globally,"
green groups are emphasizing that the symbolic declaration must
accompany ambitious action.
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If Democrats Don’t Go Bold With Social Reform Right Now, Then When?
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by Jesse Jackson
We can afford these things. With inequality reaching new extremes, and
corporations and the wealthy rigging the tax code to their benefit, we
can pay for them without raising taxes on middle- and low-income
Americans.
Why Obama Is Just Plain Wrong About Democrats Moving 'Too Far Left'
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by David A. Love
The former president is mistaken if he believes that in appealing to the
electorate, Democrats must tamp down their message and advocate for
tweaks in the system rather than systemic reform.
If Medicare for All 'Too Risky,' How Would NYT Have Reported Push for Social Security, Abolition, or the Overthrow of King George III?
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by Mark Dudzic
If this is how they cover the effort to secure health care as a human
right, I began to wonder how the Times editorial staff cover other
momentous changes in American history.
For Billionaire Bloomberg, Trying to Buy the Presidency Is Just a Sound Investment
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by Sam Pizzigati
America's wealthiest billionaires buy a national election at $100 a
vote—and still make money.
Leaked US Trade Talks Show How Trump Is Dictating Johnson's Approach to a Hard Brexit
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by Nick Dearden
Far from taking back control, Britain has clearly entered into a
relationship where we hold none of the cards.
How the Food Sovereignty Movement Helped Bring Down the World Trade Organization (WTO)
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by John E. Peck
Twenty years on, the "Spirit of Seattle" continues to inform and inspire
many activists today, and clearly points the way to another world being
possible.
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Chemical Explosion in Port Neches Comes Less Than a Week After Trump Rescinded Chemical Safety Protections
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CWA Thanks U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz for Introducing Treating Workers With Dignity Act
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Ukraine Testimony Spurs New Sign-Ups for ‘Nobody is Above the Law’ Actions Now Planned in 323 Cities
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Explosive Leaked Trade Papers Show NHS, Chlorinated Chicken Already on Table in US Trade Talks
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