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December 24, 2019 at 8:27 PM

Trump's Cruel GOP "Much, Much Worse" Than Ebenezer Scrooge | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/24/19 Wishing everyone a happy holiday season and a New Year to come that brings us closer to our common dreams—a year in which empathy and human goodness wins more than it loses. Please—no a…

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December 24, 2019 at 4:25 PM

When Your Son Reminds You What Common Dreams Actually Means

Even a six-year-old knows—can see with his own eyes—that great injustices remain. Friends, My wife and six-year-old son were out together yesterday when they passed a man panhandling at an intersection. When our son asked why she didn’t roll down the win…

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December 23, 2019 at 8:20 PM

Our democracy at stake.

2020 may be the most important year for democracy in a generation or more. Friend, 2020 may be the most important year in a generation or more for democracy. Our climate is approaching a tipping point of no return. Real-life fascists are on the march ar…

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December 22, 2019 at 9:02 PM

Climate emergency: “A palpable ratings killer”

For-profit corporate news is ignoring the greatest threat to humanity since the invention of the nuclear bomb and handing the airwaves over to livestreaming Donald Trump's latest rally. Friend, During the disastrous wildfire season of 2018, freelance jou…

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December 21, 2019 at 9:05 PM

When newspapers are gone, who will expose the facts?

Newspapers are going out of business, but Common Dreams is keeping the light of journalism alive. Friend, In 2003, Dick Cheney, George W. Bush, and Condoleeza Rice hyped the disastrous Iraq War by warning that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destructi…

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December 21, 2019 at 4:52 PM

Trump Advisor Vows to Intensify GOP Voter Suppression in 2020 | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/21/19 The purpose of journalism is to tell you truths that those in authority would just as soon you not find out, to expose the lies and misdeeds of those who place venal self-interest abov…

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December 21, 2019 at 12:00 AM

UPDATE: Bill Moyers warns: “This country is going to die of too many lies.”

Bill Moyers warns: "This country is going to die of too many lies" Friend--I wanted to make sure you saw our email from earlier. Common Dreams is the alternative media this country needs, but we can't continue bringing hard-hitting journalism without you…

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December 20, 2019 at 4:38 PM

Bill Moyer's: This country is going to die of too many lies

Bill Moyers warns: "This country is going to die of too many lies" Friend, Legendary broadcast journalist Bill Moyers has said: "We've got to get alternative content out there to people, or this country's going to die of too many lies.” Moyers was ask…

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December 20, 2019 at 12:05 AM

20 years of lies on Afghanistan

The Washington Post just published a blockbuster new report documenting nearly 20 years of lies about the war in Afghanistan. Friend, The Washington Post just published a blockbuster new report documenting nearly 20 years of lies about the war in Afghani…

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December 19, 2019 at 9:56 PM

Sanders & Warren Demand McConnell Hold Fair Trial for 'Most Corrupt President' in US History | News & Views

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December 19, 2019 at 12:37 AM

'The President Is the Smoking Gun' | News & Views

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December 18, 2019 at 10:01 PM

Starting now: All donations MATCHED

All year-end donations will be matched 100% by a generous donor. Friend, We've just gotten some incredible news! Starting right now, all year-end donations will be MATCHED 100% by an anonymous donor! That means if you donate $10 to help fund Common Drea…

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December 18, 2019 at 1:06 AM

“History is watching”

The evidence of Trump’s crimes is overwhelming. Dear Friend, The evidence of Trump's crimes is overwhelming. He attempted to bribe Ukraine into interfering in our democracy—and then did everything in his power to cover it up. And he's almost surely cont…

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December 17, 2019 at 8:17 PM

'History Is Watching Us': 600+ Rallies Planned in Cities Nationwide on Eve of Trump Impeachment | News & Views

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December 17, 2019 at 12:05 AM

"Stop What You're Doing and Watch This": Apocalypse-Themed Climate Ad Wins Praise | News & Views

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December 16, 2019 at 9:36 PM

It's Okay To Be Terrified

What are we doing to fight for a better world? Everything humanly possible. Dear Friend, We have seen the world afire. We have seen authoritarians seize power. And while we have seen people and communities devastated beyond measure, we have also seen mil…

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December 14, 2019 at 8:36 PM

When Time Is Running Out, an 'Utter Failure' Is Not Acceptable | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/14/19 Our End-of-Year Campaign Is Now Underway. This progressive news model only survives if those informed and inspired by the work support our efforts. Can you help us start 2020 at full s…

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December 14, 2019 at 3:05 PM

Why we send you these emails

If you value what makes Common Dreams different, will you make a donation to help meet our year-end fundraising goal of $100,000? Browser View | 12/14/19 Dear Friend, Every once in a while, one of our readers will ask why we don't just run ads or charge …

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December 13, 2019 at 11:20 PM

Mitch McConnell Openly Admits Plan to 'Rig the Impeachment Trial' | News & Views

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December 13, 2019 at 1:41 AM

Exit Polls Suggest 'Utterly Devastating' Results in UK Election | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 12/12/19 Feature... 'Utterly Devastating': UK Exit Polls Suggest Defeat for Labour, Strong Majority for Tory Prime Minister Bo…

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December 12, 2019 at 10:44 PM

The worst year ever for journalism

The news industry is facing its worst year since the Great Recession. Browser View | 12/12/19 Dear Friend, News industry analysts are declaring 2019 perhaps the worst year ever for journalism. Seven thousand eight hundred journalists lost their jobs this…

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December 11, 2019 at 11:30 PM

'Let's Bring Rumsfeld In': Demands Grows for Hearings on Endless War Built on Lies | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 12/11/19 Feature... 'Let's Bring Rumsfeld In': Khanna Calls for Hearings on US Officials Who Lied to American People About End…

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December 10, 2019 at 10:42 PM

Young Adults Say They Are Living in 'Failed System': Poll | News & Views

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December 9, 2019 at 11:26 PM

'Staggering': Income of Top 1% Has Grown 100 Times Faster Than Bottom 50% Since 1970 | News & Views

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December 7, 2019 at 2:12 PM

What the Headlines Tell You and What They Can't Possibly | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/7/19 Your Week in Review People Who Want to Ban Fracking Immediately, Says Joe Biden, 'Oughta Vote for Someone Else' by Eoin Higgins, staff writer "Might I reco…

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December 6, 2019 at 11:05 PM

Greta Thunberg Warns Climate Movement Has 'Achieved Nothing' Until Emissions Fall | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 12/6/19 Feature... Even as 500,000 March in Madrid, Greta Thunberg Warns Climate Movement Has 'Achieved Nothing' Until Emissio…

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December 5, 2019 at 11:18 PM

'Impeach Trump for This': Video Released of Teen's Horrible Death in US Detention Center | News & Views

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December 4, 2019 at 10:14 PM

Just in Time for Holidays, Trump Shows 'What Cruelty Looks Like' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 12/4/19 Feature... 'What Cruelty Looks Like': Trump Finalizes Plan to Strip Food Aid From 750,000 Low-Income People by 2020 …

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December 4, 2019 at 1:12 AM

It seems that everything and everyone is for sale.

After the rampant consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, today is a day to give back. Friend, We're running out of time to hit our $10,000 #GivingTuesday goal. After the rampant consumerism of Black Friday and the ongoing Cyber Week, today is a da…

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December 3, 2019 at 10:26 PM

'So If You're Poor, You're Dead'? Watch Gasping Brits Discover US Healthcare Costs | News & Views

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December 3, 2019 at 8:05 PM

“Destroyer of newspapers” buys Tribune publishing

On Giving Tuesday, will you donate to help support nonprofit independent journalism? Browser View | 12/3/19 Dear Friend, A shockwave of horror ran through journalists everywhere last month when a hedge fund known as a “destroyer of newspapers” bought T…

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December 3, 2019 at 3:36 PM

Give to Our Newsroom Today

As we raise the voices of those struggling for a better, brighter, more sustainable, and more peaceful future. Dear Friend, Today is #GivingTuesday – and Common Dreams is joining thousands of other nonprofit organizations around the world to take part in…

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December 2, 2019 at 10:42 PM

Lawmakers Admit Industry Lobbyists Co-Wrote Their Attacks on Medicare for All | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 12/2/19 Feature... Insurance Industry Is Clearly 'Terrified,' Says Sanders, As Lawmakers Admit Lobbyists Helped Them Write Att…

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November 30, 2019 at 4:24 PM

'An Unjust Society Is Far Costlier' Than the One We Are Fighting For | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 11/30/19 Your Week in Review 'An Unjust Society Is Far Costlier': AOC Says Beware the Deficit Scolds Who Only Complain About Paying for Stuff When It Benefits People …

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November 29, 2019 at 11:06 PM

On Black Friday, Amazon Told to 'Start Treating Workers Like Humans—Not Robots' | News & Views

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November 27, 2019 at 9:32 PM

'Both Sad and Funny on a Whole New Level' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 11/27/19 Feature... 'Both Sad and Funny on a Whole New Level': The President of the United States of America Just Tweeted This…

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November 26, 2019 at 10:28 PM

Trump Invited to Either Participate in Impeachment Hearing or 'Stop Complaining' | News & Views

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November 25, 2019 at 10:22 PM

'Everything Is Not Fine': Humanity Urged to End GDP Obsession | News & Views

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November 23, 2019 at 3:51 PM

'Nunes Resign' Trends as Disdain for Democracy Continues in Trump Era | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 11/23/19 Your Week in Review #NunesResign Trends as Indicted Giuliani Associate Implicates Top Republican in Effort to Dig Up Biden Dirt by Jake Johnson, staff wri…

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November 22, 2019 at 10:46 PM

"They're Killing Us Like Dogs": Bolivians Make Plea for Help | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 11/22/19 Feature... "They're Killing Us Like Dogs"—A Massacre in Bolivia and a Plea for Help by Medea Benjamin Writin…

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November 21, 2019 at 11:02 PM

This Attempt to 'Criminalize Basic Human Kindness' Failed | News & Views

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November 20, 2019 at 10:54 PM

'Wow. Sondland Flipped.' | News & Views

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November 19, 2019 at 11:13 PM

Ilhan Omar Asks Judge to 'Show Compassion' for Hateful Man Who Wanted Her Dead | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 11/19/19 Feature... Praising Restorative Justice, Ilhan Omar Asks Judge to 'Show Compassion' for Man Who Threatened to Put Bul…

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November 18, 2019 at 10:24 PM

Trump to Further "Soften" Opposition to Israeli Occupation | News & Views

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November 16, 2019 at 10:21 PM

#TooFarLeft Hashtag Emerges After Obama Calls for Less Ambition | News & Views

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November 16, 2019 at 6:57 PM

Uprisings, Coups, and Impeachment | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 11/16/19 Your Week in Review The Most Impeachable President in US History vs. The Most Hesitant Congress. by Ralph Nader What are the Democrats waiting for? Trump …

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November 15, 2019 at 10:04 PM

'Witness Intimidation in Real-Time' With Donald Trump | News & Views

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November 14, 2019 at 11:00 PM

'Mother Nature Does a Mic Drop' | News & Views

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November 12, 2019 at 10:48 PM

Judge Rules US Searches of Travelers' Electronic Devices Unconstitutional | News & Views

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November 11, 2019 at 10:24 PM

Sanders Becomes First 2020 Democratic Presidential Contender to Criticize Bolivian Coup | News & Views

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