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January 20, 2023

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'Freedom for Assange and Journalism Are at Stake': Belmarsh Tribunal Comes to DC <[link removed]>

"As long as the Biden administration continues to deploy tools like the Espionage Act to imprison those who dare to expose war crimes, no publisher and no journalist will be safe," said one of the tribunal's co-chairs.

Brett Wilkins




Biden Admin Still Pushing Trump-Era Legal Positions After Two Years in White House <[link removed]>

"As the previous administration violated legal and ethical norms at every turn, Attorney General Merrick Garland's choice of continuity with the Trump DOJ's positions erodes the integrity of the very institution he is determined to protect," said one researcher.

Kenny Stancil




Iowa Republicans Push 'Profoundly Cruel and Petty' Food Benefit Restrictions <[link removed]>

Under the new legislation, Iowans would no longer be allowed to purchase fresh meat, white grains, nuts, canned fruits, American cheese, and other foods with SNAP benefits.

Jake Johnson




Musk Stock Sale Ahead of Bad Tesla News 'Should Be of Great Interest to the SEC' <[link removed]>

"What did he know and what was the market anticipating when he sold? That's a critical moment," said one securities law expert.

Jake Johnson




'Good News for Bees' as Top EU Court Closes Pesticide Loophole <[link removed]>

"Derogations with neonicotinoid-treated seeds are now definitely banned," said one advocate. "This ruling is relieving and shows the environment counts more than profits from some sugar and pesticide companies!"

Kenny Stancil



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Kansas GOP Pushes Local Abortion Bans After Voters Rejected State Law <[link removed]>


Outraged Peruvians Demand Boluarte Resign During Tumultuous 'Takeover of Lima' <[link removed]>


Utah GOP Excludes Cisgender Teen Breast Implants From Gender-Affirming Care Ban <[link removed]>


Analysis Shows Corporate Prosecutions Hit Record Low in 2022 Under Biden <[link removed]>



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A Fresh Plea for the Very Rich to Make a Truly Wise Investment for a More Just Society <[link removed]>

If any readers are in a position to have a few of these otherwise predisposed mega-donors come to a discussion about this opportunity, the generic questions to pose to them are: What if? How to? And why not?

Ralph Nader




Spraying of Homeless Woman Reflects Larger Violence Against Unhoused People <[link removed]>

Gwin's violence against this homeless woman was despicable, and he should be held accountable for his crime.

Christopher D. Cook




When It Comes to Gas Stoves vs. Induction, I Stand With the Children <[link removed]>

I believe in their need to breathe, their need for a stable climate, and their need to be unpoisoned.

Sandra Steingraber



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