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December 31, 2019 at 10:33 PM

FINAL HOURS: We're behind, friend

This year is almost over, but tomorrow—with so much at stake—our work and dedication begin anew. Friend, With only a few hours until our midnight deadline, we are still behind. Over 5,000 readers have donated an average of $17 to our critical End-of-Year…
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December 31, 2019 at 8:35 PM

Warren Calls on Voters to Imagine a Better World | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/31/19 Please help. With a firm deadline of midnight tonight, and $13,000 left to raise, we have little time and too much at stake to fall short. We need your help. If you have been waiting fo…
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December 31, 2019 at 4:18 PM

FINAL DAY: Falling Short

Together we can build a better future for all. Friend, With a firm midnight deadline, we still have nearly $22,000 to raise to reach our critical End-of-Year goal. With no room for failure—our work is only possible because of dedicated readers like you—f…
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December 30, 2019 at 11:26 PM

Our numbers are WAY up

We have never been more widely read or had more of an impact than in 2019. Friend, Common Dreams is ending this decade strong. Our numbers were way up in 2019. We have never been more widely read or had more of an impact.  The number of readers; the numb…
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December 30, 2019 at 9:11 PM

10 Good Things About 2019 | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/30/19 Friend, 2019 was hard on us all. This year was especially hard for independent media. All non-profits rely on End-of-Year giving to provide a healthy cushion to get through the rough bu…
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December 30, 2019 at 4:57 PM

Bad News/Good News

We've been here before. Friend, First, the bad news. With just 36 hours left until our midnight Tuesday End-of-Year deadline, we are still $37,000 short. The good news? We've been here before. A year ago, the final two days of 2018 were the best fundrais…
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December 30, 2019 at 12:04 AM

TWO DAYS: Down to the Wire

Independent, nonprofit journalism can't survive without you. Friend, We are getting down to the wire. There are now only two days until our End-of-Year deadline and we still must raise $40,000 by Tuesday midnight. Whether it is $5, $50, or $500, every do…
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December 29, 2019 at 6:26 PM

Was this the year the world finally woke up?

Incredibly, in 2019 our news team produced over 2,000 articles on the climate emergency and the people-powered actions fighting for our future. Friend, As 2019 is coming to an end, we have hope that this was the year the world finally woke up to the clim…
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December 28, 2019 at 10:02 PM

When huge traffic does not mean huge profits

We don’t want clicks. We want to save the world. Can you help us today? Friend, Common Dreams has never been stronger or more widely read. Traffic for our nonprofit news site is way up—higher than it’s ever been. But while we rank among the top news and…
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December 28, 2019 at 3:04 PM

Everything at Stake in 2020 | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/28/19 We have a hard deadline of midnight Tuesday, December 31st to reach our critical year-end fundraising goal. We are getting down to the wire and are coming up short. More than anyone yo…
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December 28, 2019 at 12:43 AM

The facts the bad guys don't want you to know.

The news is what those in power want to suppress; everything else is just publicity. Friend, My longtime colleague and friend Bill Moyers often says that the news is what those in power want to suppress; everything else is just publicity. It's not an ori…
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December 27, 2019 at 11:04 PM

World's 500 Richest People Got $1.2 Trillion Richer in 2019 | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/27/19 We don't rely on billionaire owners or corporate ads to keep going. We rely on YOU to make sure the death of Common Dreams never happens. Will you pitch in to support our people-powered…
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December 27, 2019 at 5:49 PM

The death of journalism

Media outlets are shrinking across the U.S., and our democracy is paying the price. Dear Friend, A new report proves it: When newspapers close down and journalists are laid off, the result is lower voter turnout, more corruption, and a damaged democracy.…
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  Andrea Germanos, Common Dreams · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 12:04 AM

Billionaire Shopping Sprees Are Killing Us

“We’ve never seen spending like this.” Friend, The headline this morning included the quote, “We’ve never seen spending like this.” So what was being bought and who was doing the buying? It turns out that the two billionaires now running for the Democrat…
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December 26, 2019 at 9:55 PM

Democratic Establishment Admits Bernie Sanders Should Be Taken 'Very Seriously' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/26/19 Our people-powered funding model is the antidote to a system controlled by the rich and powerful. But this model only works if readers like you support it. It’s that simple. Please—no a…
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December 26, 2019 at 7:10 PM

Bloodbath newsroom layoffs

Nearly half of all newspaper newsroom jobs were eliminated in the last 10 years. Friend, Over the last decade, nearly half of all newspaper newsroom jobs were eliminated. In 2008, 71,000 people were working in newspaper newsrooms in the United States. By…
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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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  Jon Queally, Common Dreams · [email protected]
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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  Andrea Germanos, Common Dreams · [email protected]
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

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/19/19 With everything at stake in the year ahead, this might be our most important fundraising campaign ever. Will you make a tax deductible donation to help Common Dreams start 2020 at full …
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December 19, 2019 at 12:37 AM

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

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/18/19 We have a fundraising goal of $100,000 by midnight New Year's Eve—and with everything at stake in the year ahead, this might be our most important fundraising goal ever. We simply can't…
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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

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/17/19 There is too much at stake for progressives to not have their own independent media. And Common Dreams simply wouldn't exist without support from our readers. There’s no way around it. …
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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

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/16/19 There is too much at stake for progressives to not have their own independent media. And Common Dreams simply wouldn't exist without support from our readers. There’s no way around it. …
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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

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 12/13/19 Feature... 'He Is Planning to Rig the Impeachment Trial': McConnell Vows 'Total Coordination' With Trump on Senate Pr…
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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

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 12/10/19 Feature... Citing Climate Crisis as Top Concern for Future of Humanity, Young Adults Say They Are Living in 'Failed S…
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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

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 12/9/19 Feature... 'Staggering' New Data Shows Income of Top 1% Has Grown 100 Times Faster Than Bottom 50% Since 1970 …
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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

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 12/5/19 Feature... 'Impeach Trump for This': Video Shows Final Hours of Teen's Horrible Death in US Immigration Detention Cent…
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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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  Kim Monaghan, Common Dreams · [email protected]
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

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 12/3/19 We're running out of time to hit our $10,000 #GivingTuesday goal. Our news team works tirelessly to bring you the news that matters. But none of it is possible without the support of rea…
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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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  Jon Queally, Common Dreams · [email protected]
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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