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January 20, 2023
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'Freedom for Assange and Journalism Are at Stake': Belmarsh Tribunal Comes to DC
"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
"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
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'
"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
"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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Utah GOP Excludes Cisgender Teen Breast Implants From Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Analysis Shows Corporate Prosecutions Hit Record Low in 2022 Under Biden
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Opinion
A Fresh Plea for the Very Rich to Make a Truly Wise Investment for a More Just Society
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
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
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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