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February 20, 2023

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Dem Leaders Urged to Mark Bloody Sunday by Acting on Voting Rights, Economic Justice <[link removed]>

"This is no time for foolishness, photo-ops, and flaky commitments," declares a letter from faith leaders including Bishop William Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis of the Poor People's Campaign. <[link removed]>

Jessica Corbett <[link removed]>

 

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Investigation Shows Rail Giant Donated to Ohio Governor a Month Before Toxic Crash <[link removed]>

If Norfolk Southern "can pay for lobbyists and politicians, they can pay to clean up the mess they made in our community," said one local group. <[link removed]>

Kenny Stancil <[link removed]>

 

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Student Loan Borrowers to Rally 'In Full Force' as Supreme Court Weighs Biden Relief Plan <[link removed]>

"Working people are looking to SCOTUS to follow the letter of the law and uphold critical relief for millions of student loan borrowers," say organizers. <[link removed]>

Jessica Corbett <[link removed]>

 

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Tens of Thousands in Israel Rally Against 'Dictator's Bill' as Lawmakers Vote on Judicial Overhaul <[link removed]>

If right-wing reforms giving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of parliament more power over the judiciary are passed, "the protests will intensify," said organizers. <[link removed]>

Kenny Stancil <[link removed]>

 

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In Surprise Visit to Kyiv, Biden Approves $500 Million in Aid as War Nears One-Year Mark <[link removed]>

The assistance package announced by the U.S. president includes anti-tank missiles and other weaponry. <[link removed]>

Jake Johnson <[link removed]>

 

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GOP Taking Budget Advice From Trump Official Who Wants to Cut $2 Trillion From Medicaid <[link removed]>

"The Republican playbook is always to drive more people deeper into poverty, while giving kickbacks and tax breaks to their super-rich friends." <[link removed]>

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Former President and Rights Advocate Jimmy Carter Enters Hospice Care <[link removed]>

 

'Ireland For All': Tens of Thousands March in Dublin to Support Refugees <[link removed]>

 

'Huge': Nationwide Federal Order Bars Starbucks From Firing Workers for Union Activity <[link removed]>





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Jimmy Carter and the End of Democratic Capitalism <[link removed]>

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'Moderate PAC' Is Latest Big-Money Push to Keep Democrats in Line on Israel <[link removed]>

It stands against Republicans, as it supports only Democrats. But primarily, it aims to move the Democratic Party to the right. <[link removed]>

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In Railroad Workers' Fight, Democrats Must Show Whose Side They're Really On <[link removed]>

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