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September 01, 2022
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas arrives at an event with his wife Ginni Thomas
'Corrupt as Hell': Demands for Clarence Thomas to Resign Follow New Details of Wife's Election Scheming
"If Clarence Thomas had any shame, he would resign immediately," said one advocacy group. "But he doesn't."
by Jake Johnson



President Joe Biden speaks at a rally in Maryland
Biden to Confront 'Big Lie' Extremism of GOP as Analysis Highlights Its Corporate Funders
After Thursday's primetime speech, said one watchdog, "Biden can and should take concrete action to protect our democracy."
by Jake Johnson



Demonstrators march for abortion rights in Detroit, Michigan.
GOP Officials Vote to Bar Popular Abortion Rights Initiative From Michigan Ballot
"MAGA Republicans in Michigan are attempting to stand in the way of democracy and stop peoples' voices from being heard."
by Jake Johnson
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• 'The Insanity Continues': Global Fossil Fuel Subsidies Nearly Doubled in 2021
• Greenhouse Gases, Sea Levels, and Ocean Heat All Hit New Highs in 2021: NOAA
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Opinion



democracy
The Battle to Protect American Democracy Is the Most Important Battle of Our Lifetimes
There can be no middle ground in the fight between democracy and authoritarian fascism.
by Robert Reich



Blame Wall Street design by Poonam Whabi
As the World Floods and Burns, It's Time to Hold Wall Street to Account
This fall, we’re calling for a wave of escalated actions on the banks, insurers, and investors funding the climate crisis.
by Alec Connon, Arielle Swernoff



student-debt
I'm Living Proof That Biden's Student Loan Debt Relief Is Good Policy
I borrowed modestly, worked on campus, and still had to skip meals to make loan payments—and I was one of the lucky ones.
by Olivia Alperstein
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