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February 20, 2023

Top News

Dem Leaders Urged to Mark Bloody Sunday by Acting on Voting Rights, Economic Justice

Dem Leaders Urged to Mark Bloody Sunday by Acting on Voting Rights, Economic Justice

"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.

Jessica Corbett

Investigation Shows Rail Giant Donated to Ohio Governor a Month Before Toxic Crash

Investigation Shows Rail Giant Donated to Ohio Governor a Month Before Toxic Crash

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.

Student Loan Borrowers to Rally 'In Full Force' as Supreme Court Weighs Biden Relief Plan

Student Loan Borrowers to Rally 'In Full Force' as Supreme Court Weighs Biden Relief Plan

"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.

Jessica Corbett

Tens of Thousands in Israel Rally Against 'Dictator's Bill' as Lawmakers Vote on Judicial Overhaul

Tens of Thousands in Israel Rally Against 'Dictator's Bill' as Lawmakers Vote on Judicial Overhaul

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.

In Surprise Visit to Kyiv, Biden Approves $500 Million in Aid as War Nears One-Year Mark

In Surprise Visit to Kyiv, Biden Approves $500 Million in Aid as War Nears One-Year Mark

The assistance package announced by the U.S. president includes anti-tank missiles and other weaponry.

GOP Taking Budget Advice From Trump Official Who Wants to Cut $2 Trillion From Medicaid

GOP Taking Budget Advice From Trump Official Who Wants to Cut $2 Trillion From Medicaid

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

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Sanders Proposes 'New Deal for Journalism' to Ensure Media Serves Public Interest

Peace Campaigners Call on Congress to Resist Pressure for Further Escalation in Ukraine

Former President and Rights Advocate Jimmy Carter Enters Hospice Care

'Ireland For All': Tens of Thousands March in Dublin to Support Refugees

'Huge': Nationwide Federal Order Bars Starbucks From Firing Workers for Union Activity

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Opinion

Jimmy Carter and the End of Democratic Capitalism

Jimmy Carter and the End of Democratic Capitalism

The myth and reality of our 39th president.

'Moderate PAC' Is Latest Big-Money Push to Keep Democrats in Line on Israel

'Moderate PAC' Is Latest Big-Money Push to Keep Democrats in Line on Israel

It stands against Republicans, as it supports only Democrats. But primarily, it aims to move the Democratic Party to the right.

Mitchell Plitnick

In Railroad Workers' Fight, Democrats Must Show Whose Side They're Really On

In Railroad Workers' Fight, Democrats Must Show Whose Side They're Really On

Some lessons from the (almost) Great Railroad Strike of 2022.

Thomas M. Nelson

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