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News & Views | 12/19/19
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Sanders and Warren Demand McConnell Hold Full and Fair Impeachment Trial for 'Most Corrupt President in Our History'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"U.S. senators take an oath to support and defend the Constitution, not
the president of the United States," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a 2020
Democratic presidential contender.
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This Story on Cellphone Tracking 'Is the Most Important Article You Should Read Today. Period.'
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
The New York Times' on Thursday sparked widespread concerns and calls
for congressional action by publishing the first article in its "One
Nation, Tracked" series, an investigation into smartphone tracking based
on a data set with over 50 billion location pings from the devices of
more than 12 million people in the United States.
Trump EPA Sued for Putting Millions of Lives at Risk With Rollback of Chemical Safety Rules
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We are fighting for the lives and safety of our families and workers.
Our lives are more valuable than the bottom line of a few chemical
barons."
'Red Lights Flashing': Australia Smashes Heat Record Just a Day After Previous Record Hit
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Calls for immediate and ambitious action to tackle the climate emergency
piled up Thursday in response to preliminary analysis from Australia's
Bureau of Meteorology that Wednesday smashed the nation's temperature
record by a full 1°C just one day after the previous all-time record.
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McConnell Openly Signals GOP's Future Willingness for 'Endless Parade' of Meaningless Impeachment Efforts
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
Did the Senate Majority Leader just issue a warning, or was it a threat?
For 'Making Movement Politics Mainstream,' National Grassroots Group People's Action Endorses Bernie Sanders
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Applauding Sen. Bernie Sanders for his leadership in forming a coalition
of working people cutting across race, class, and generational divides,
the national grassroots network People's Action announced its
endorsement of the progressive 2020 Democratic candidate Thursday.
Trump Is Third Impeached President, But Tulsi Gabbard Now First Lawmaker in US History to Vote 'Present' on Key Question
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"I really think it was not a smart choice for her politically," said
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a fellow Democrat. "I thought that was very
disappointing and, frankly, a cop out."
'They Are Turning India Into Kashmir': Government Crackdown Intensifies as Protest Movement Grows Across Subcontinent
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
Security forces shutting down internet access and detaining
demonstrators as dissidents swept up and at least three people killed.
Warning Against Sham 'Cover-Up to Protect Trump,' Progressives Pressure McConnell to Hold Fair Senate Impeachment Trial
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
Advocacy groups called for a "fair trial of the impeached and disgraced
president in the United States Senate—not a show trial to attempt to
excuse the abuses of office which led to President Trump's impeachment."
'Trump Is Bad for the Jews': Full-Page Ad From Progressive Jewish Group Condemns President
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"During this moment of very real, terrifying anti-Semitism coming from
white nationalists and the White House, we need Congress to catch up and
finally speak out."
'Absolutely Disgusting': Trump Suggests Late Congressman Is in Hell After His Widow Debbie Dingell Votes to Impeach
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"One of the worst things this very horrible man has ever said. And
that's not easy."
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Views...
Just Because Republicans Are Spewing Nonsense on Impeachment Doesn't Mean the "Big Lie" Won't Work
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by John Atcheson
The real jury in an impeachment trial is the people, no the U.S. Senate.
But is enough of the nation truly ready to call out the president and is
party for what they truly are?
The Looming U.S. Water Crisis
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by Andreea Sterea
America is going through a water crisis, and we're going to face even
more dire times if it doesn't begin to change soon.
How War Targets the Young
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by Andrea Mazzarino
War on terror, war on education.
Given $738 Billion, US War Budget Hits the Motherlode (Again)
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by Robert C. Koehler
The delusions of militarism live on in a nation addicted to violence and
bloodshed for profit.
A Secret CBP Team Is Targeting and Detaining Innocent Travelers. We’re Suing.
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by Tarek Ismail, Scarlet Kim
For too long, the government has acted as if it has carte blanche at the
border. No more.
Farm State Voters See Soil as a Solution to Agriculture’s Woes
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by Karen Stillerman
Large majorities of voters said they would be more likely to support
candidates for public office who propose ways to help farmers build
healthy, living soil.
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Newswire...
Despite Progress Around Gun Violence Research, Final 2020 Congressional Funding Bills Fall Far Short of Making Human Rights a Priority
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Day 10 of '12 Days of Tax Scam: Did 'Everybody' Really Get a Big Tax Cut?
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Immigrant Rights Advocates in New York File First Federal Lawsuit to Jointly Block Three Interrelated “Public Charge” Immigration Rules
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New York Plans to Introduce Net Neutrality Legislation. Activists Will Be Ready to Fight to Make Sure There Are No Loopholes for ISPs to Abuse
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FERC Approval of PJM Anti-Renewables Proposal Throws State Policies Under the Bus
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