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We Need a Strong Anti-War Movement—Yesterday
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by Khury Petersen-Smith
As we spiral toward a confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, it's
worth reflecting on the failures to rein in U.S. aggression along the
way.
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With McConnell-Led GOP Cover-Up for Trump Looming, Voters Urged to Call Senators to Demand Fair Trial
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"If Donald Trump's Republican defenders in the Senate truly believe that
the president has done nothing wrong, then they should welcome the
opportunity to hear public testimony from Trump administration officials
who witnessed firsthand the events in question."
'A Stopped Rolex Is Right Twice a Day': Bernie Campaign Affirms Billionaire's Warning That President Sanders Is Coming
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"I think it's Bernie Sanders becoming more believed in as a real force,
and we have to start taking him more seriously."
Because Trump Acting Like 'Both an Arsonist and a Fireman' on Iran, Congress Must Act, Say House Progressives
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"Congress must reassert our Constitutional authority by passing a strong
War Powers Resolution to ensure Congressional authorization for any
military action."
'Stop Escalation': World Leaders Call on Trump to End Warmongering and Resume Diplomacy With Iran
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Following Iran's military strike on a U.S. air base Tuesday night, world
leaders called on President Donald Trump to show restraint and heed the
words of Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, who said the country does
not "seek escalation or war."
'We Need Everyone in the Streets': More Than 180 Events Planned Across US to Protest Trump's March to War With Iran
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"America, this is an emergency. If we spiral into war with Iran,
millions could die. We have a short window of time to stop it. We need a
massive protest."
After Biden Offers 'No Comment' Response to Middle East Escalation, Critics Suggest: How About 'No War With Iran'
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"If your candidate right now is saying anything other than 'the US
cannot go to war with Iran and should de-escalate immediately,' they
shouldn't be your candidate."
'Trump Said He Wouldn't Cut Social Security. He Lied': Sanders Vows to Reverse President's Attack on Disability Benefits
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"No, Mr. President: We will not let you cut Social Security. We will
fight to expand it."
Climate Watchdog Warns US Fracking Boom Leading to 30% Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2025
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Planet-heating pollution from the U.S. oil, gas, and petrochemical
industries could rise about 30% by 2025 compared with 2018 because of
additional drilling and 157 new or expanded projects "fueled by the
fracking boom," an environmental watchdog group warned Wednesday.
'Kicking the Can to Next Week Is Irresponsible': Progressives Rebuke Pelosi for Delaying Iran War Powers Vote
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Every day we wait is a message from Congress to Trump to continue this
march to war."
With 2020 Endorsement, Racial Justice Group Says Movement Behind Bernie Sanders 'Will Change This Country'
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Praising the "visionary agenda" of Sen. Bernie Sanders and decrying the
corporate media's treatment of him as a "fringe candidate" in the
Democratic presidential primary race, the Florida-based social justice
group Dream Defenders on Wednesday joined the massive grassroots
movement Sanders is building for his second presidential run.
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Congress: War Profiteering Is Real. We Need to End It.
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by Sarah Anderson
Surging stock prices for military contractors gave several CEOs an early
payday after Trump's Iran aggression.
Will the US Always Be This Hungry for War and Carnage?
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by Robert C. Koehler
The people do not want war, but right now we have almost no say in the
matter.
The U.S. Military Should Take the Iraqi Parliament’s Advice and Leave
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by Annelle Sheline
The on-going presence of American troops in the region does not enhance
U.S. or regional security; it makes Americans more vulnerable to attack
and further mired in endless wars in the region.
Wake Up, Democrats. Bomb-‘Em-All Bolton Won’t Help Impeachment
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by Miles Mogulescu
Would Bolton, a leading advocate of bombing Iran, suddenly decide to
help bring Trump down, at the very moment when Trump is taking action
that could lead to the fulfillment of Bolton's greatest aspiration, a
regime-change war with Iran?
The Spotted Trump Hoax, and Other Mythical Creatures
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by Kirk Freudenburg
By conjuring these illusions, Donald Trump dodges responsibility.
Trump Has Conducted a War on Iran for 19 Months; Iran Finally Hit Back
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by Juan Cole
Trump's blockade on Iran has not the slightest legitimacy. If you
blockade a country and prevent its trade with naval ships, that is an
act of war in international law.
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Newswire...
Stop Williams Coalition and 350.org on NY Gov. Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State Address
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Australia’s Catastrophic Bushfire Crisis
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House Dems Climate Plan: Insufficient Response to Climate Crisis
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Emergency Demonstration This Saturday Against War With Iran
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Court Denies Trump Request to Lift Last Remaining Nationwide “Public Charge” Injunction
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