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'CNN Is Truly a Terrible Influence on This Country': Democratic Debate Moderators Pilloried for Centrist Talking Points and Anti-Sanders Bias
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Critics of the corporate media as well as supporters and staffers of
Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign blasted the moderators of the CNN / Des
Moines Register Democratic presidential debate Tuesday night for
employing centrist talking points and demonstrating a bias against
Sanders in how they framed...
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'Unquestionably Alarming Signs': New Data Confirms Earth Just Had Hottest Decade on Record
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
2019 was also the second warmest year on record, and the past five years
were the five warmest on record.
'A Truly Historic Moment': 50 Years After Congress Passed ERA, Amendment Meets Constitutional Threshold With Virginia's Approval
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Women's rights advocates in Virginia and across the U.S. celebrated
Wednesday as the state's legislature became the 38th in the nation to
approve the Equal Rights Amendment, nearly 100 years after activists
first called for equality between men and women to be enshrined in the
U.S. Constitution.
Analysis of 30 Years of Single-Payer Research Shows Medicare for All Would Absolutely Save US Money
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"Across the political spectrum, there is near consensus among these
economists that a single-payer system would save money."
Study Shows Being Rich Buys 9 Extra Years of 'Healthy' Living in US and UK
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
A new study that highlights the serious impacts of wealth inequality in
the United Kingdom and United States suggests that being rich can add
about nine "healthy" years to a person's life.
Ilhan Omar Warns Progressives Escalating Warren-Sanders Disagreement Only Fuels Trump's Attacks on Both Candidates
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
As some online supporters of Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders
appeared intent on escalating a disagreement between the two 2020
Democratic presidential candidates over a private conversation they had
in 2018, Rep. Ilhan Omar urged progressive voters to resist allowing
themselves against one another as the first primary votes draw near.
Climate Groups Thank Sanders for Being Only Candidate at Debate to Stand Against Trump-Led Trade Deal
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Sen. Bernie Sanders was adamant during Tuesday night's Democratic debate
that climate and trade issues are one and the same in the case of the
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the Trump administration's proposed trade
deal—even as debate moderators attempted to separate the subjects.
Citing Threat From Armed Groups, Virginia Gov. Declares Emergency and Bans Guns at State Capitol
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by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"This isn't about the Second Amendment," said activist Molly Conger,
"this is about threats of terrorism."
Cheers as Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order Allowing Localities to Refuse New Refugees
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"This is an important first step, but this fight is far from over."
'Huge': House to Consider Lee- and Khanna-Backed Measures to Stop Trump's March to War With Iran
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
The Congressional Progressive Caucus said the two bills are "our best
chance to avoid future conflict."
Did Giuliani Goons Plot Against US Ambassador? 'Incredibly Disturbing' House Impeachment Docs Raise Serious New Questions
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"The new documents from Lev Parnas are chilling, and damning," said Rep.
Ted Lieu. "Is Donald Trump a thug? I don't know. But Trump certainly
used thugs to help him abuse the power of his office."
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We Must Remedy Discrimination in Our Media System
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by Jessica J. González
If we're going to foster journalism that actually meets community needs,
we must address how the foundation of the U.S. media system is built on
racism and sexism.
It Is Clear the Establishment and Corporate Media Would Prefer Trump Reelection to President Bernie Sanders
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by William Grover
Sanders is likely to face two strikes—one in the capitol and one from
capital —if he wins the Democratic nomination and later the White House.
Cory Booker's Halt on Factory Farms Would Help the Climate
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by Ben Lilliston
Data from the EPA shows a steady increase in agriculture-related
greenhouse gas emissions, much of it linked to industrial systems of
crop production and the rise of factory farms over the last two decades.
On the Politics of 'Believing Women'
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by Cari Hernandez
What we've seen as a result of Warren's statement is further perversion
of the language of abuse and victimhood in a context it was never meant
to be used.
Facebook’s Soleimani Ban Flies in Face of First Amendment
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by Ari Paul
If sanctions can be invoked by a social media network to take down
certain content, what is next?
To Help Australia, Look to Aboriginal Fire Management
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by Abaki Beck
Cultural burning is proactive, while Western-style controlled burning,
also called hazard reduction burning, is reactive.
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CAIR Welcomes Md. Judge's Ruling Blocking Trump's Order on Refugee Resettlement
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IRC Welcomes Temporary Injunction on Trump Administration Policy Allowing Local Governments to Block Refugees
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National Group Ramps Up Pressure On Susan Collins To Convict Trump
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Media Restrictions on Impeachment Trial Further Limits Transparency
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Scores Injured as Security Forces Use Unlawful Force to Crush Protests in Iran
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