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December 16, 2022

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For-Profit Childcare Chains Showered Manchin in Cash After He Blocked Universal Care <[link removed]>

A consortium of nationwide chains called on the senator to support legislation that would help only low-income families, to avoid cutting into their profits.

by Julia Conley




'You Don't Get to Lead a Government You Tried to Destroy': House Dems Move to Block Trump 2024 Run <[link removed]>

"The 14th Amendment makes clear that based on his past behavior, Donald Trump is disqualified from ever holding federal office again," said Rep. David Cicilline, the lead sponsor of a new bill raising a constitutional challenge against Trump's bid.

by Jake Johnson




'A Moral and Political Disgrace': Just 11 Senators Vote No on $858 Billion Military Budget <[link removed]>

"At a time when we spend more than the next 11 nations combined on defense, we should invest in healthcare, jobs, housing, and education-not more weapons of destruction," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

by Jake Johnson



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Opinion




What Do Ukrainians Want? Not an Uncompromising Battle That Puts Them in Grave Danger <[link removed]>

After nine months of war, carnage and surging armament, concessive peace is still feasible, a peace that the U.S. could promote by moderating its acceleration of military provision.

by Richard Miller




Combatting Economic Inequality Is a Key Democratic Value <[link removed]>

People want to live in a fair and equitable society. And achieving one is possible.

by Jason Hickel




Understanding Corporate Power and Inflation <[link removed]>

What's become clear over the last two years is that families and workers suffered the consequences-all while big corporations enjoyed windfall profits.

by Chris Becker



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