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March 08, 2023

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'It's Not an Accident, It's a Crime': Thousands March for Justice After Greek Train Disaster

The deadly collision "has further brought the negligence and corruption of the Greek government under scrutiny, and rightly so," said DiEM25. But "it was the E.U. and its institutions who forced Greece to sell off public utilities for a pittance."

Kenny Stancil

To Secure Lasting Peace, Advocates Say Women Must Be Central to Negotiations

"Women and girls are often the first responders to the world's crises," said one women's rights leader. "Their voice matters in peace-building."

Julia Conley

As Hunger Surges and Medicaid Cliff Looms, Biden Readies Record Pentagon Budget

"We can absolutely afford to alleviate child hunger," said the Working Families Party. "Priorities are just apparently elsewhere."

Jake Johnson

'Class War' Erupts at Hearing as Union Leader and GOP Senator Exchange Verbal Blows

"Don't let them distract you," said Teamsters president Sean O'Brien. "Unions create jobs, make work safer, and put more money in workers' pockets."

Kenny Stancil

Omar Unveils Bill to Block US Security Aid to Human Rights Abusers

"I will never apologize for speaking out on behalf of children hiding under their bed somewhere like I was, waiting for the bullets to stop. I am proud to introduce the Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act."

Jessica Corbett

Norfolk Southern's 'Safety Plan' Includes Automation That Could Further Endanger Workers

"You can't just replace the manpower with a machine when it's not always as effective," said one railroad worker.

Julia Conley

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Opinion

A Dirty Campaign Defeated Gigi Sohn. We Can't Let it Happen Again.

A Dirty Campaign Defeated Gigi Sohn. We Can't Let it Happen Again.

The failure of Democratic senators to advocate for their own nominee means that companies like Comcast and Fox will likely only double-down in the future on the kinds of deceitful tactics they deployed against a nominee who would have been an incredible addition to the FCC.

Craig Aaron

A Feminist Demand on International Women's Day: Fire Victoria Nuland

A Feminist Demand on International Women's Day: Fire Victoria Nuland

If feminists remain silent or support this Bush-era neocon simply because she is a woman, Victoria Nuland might just burn down the world in a nuclear fire.

Medea Benjamin,Marcy Winograd,Melissa Garriga

To Strengthen Women's Resilience to Disasters, Make the Wealthiest Pay Their fair share

To Strengthen Women's Resilience to Disasters, Make the Wealthiest Pay Their fair share

Gender inequality exacerbates the impact of natural disasters, and the consequences of natural disasters compound gender inequality. States must introduce progressive taxation to finance the expansion of rights such as universal access to health care and education, and strengthen women's resilience to natural hazards, including climate change.

Magdalena Sepulveda

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