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February 24, 2020 at 12:04 AM

Half of U.S. newsroom staff GONE

90% of U.S. media is owned by five giant corporations—and they are killing journalism. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, Here are some numbers that should terrify every American: 90%: the percentage of U.S. media owned by fiv…
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February 23, 2020 at 6:26 PM

MSNBC "full-blown freakout”

Yesterday, Bernie Sanders won the Nevada caucus with a commanding 46% of the vote. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, Yesterday, Bernie Sanders won the Nevada caucus with a commanding 46% of the vote—more than double the support…
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February 22, 2020 at 11:05 PM

CNN just doesn't get it

We reject the corporate media narrative. We believe we can make a better world. And every day, we're here reporting the news to help make it possible. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, Most Americans support the Green New Deal,…
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February 22, 2020 at 6:26 PM

Some News for Trump, the Billionaires, and the Establishment | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/22/20 The 1% own and operate the corporate media. They are doing everything they can to defend the status quo, squash dissent and protect the wealthy and the powerful. The Common Dreams media…
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February 22, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Alert: Did Trump just blow the entire election?

Trump just proposed deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare—handing Democrats an issue that could end the entire election. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend—Did you see this email? We need to make sure the public hears about T…
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February 21, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Unhinged Trump Rally in Colorado Highlights Stakes of 2020 Election | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/21/20 The 1% own and operate the corporate media. They are doing everything they can to defend the status quo, squash dissent and protect the wealthy and the powerful. The Common Dreams media …
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February 21, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Trump just gave away the election. (But the corporate media is saving him.)

Trump is pushing for massive cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, Donald Trump just released his new budget proposing massive cuts to Social Security and Medicare—cuts that should destroy him …
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February 21, 2020 at 12:36 AM

Michael Bloomberg’s disastrous debate performance

Last night's debate exposed Michael Bloomberg for the fake Democrat that he is. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, Last night's debate exposed Michael Bloomberg for the fake Democrat that he is. Elizabeth Warren eviscerated him…
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February 20, 2020 at 10:24 PM

Sanders Gets Backing of March for Our Lives Co-Founders | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/20/20 The 1% own and operate the corporate media. They are doing everything they can to defend the status quo, squash dissent and protect the wealthy and the powerful. The Common Dreams media …
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February 20, 2020 at 5:06 PM

This is truly terrible news

Last week, McClatchy Newspapers, one of the biggest local newspaper publishers in the country, filed for bankruptcy. Friend—I wanted to make sure you saw this email from yesterday. It's so important that we meet our Winter Campaign goal so Common Dreams …
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February 20, 2020 at 12:10 AM

Did Trump just blow the entire election?

Trump just proposed deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare—handing Democrats an issue that could end the entire election. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, Donald Trump just handed Democrats an issue that should end the enti…
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February 19, 2020 at 10:10 PM

8 Million Americans Forced to Start Crowdfunding Campaigns to Cover Medical Costs | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/19/20 The 1% own and operate the corporate media. They are doing everything they can to defend the status quo, squash dissent and protect the wealthy and the powerful. The Common Dreams media …
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February 19, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Truly terrible news

Last week, McClatchy Newspapers, one of the biggest local newspaper publishers in the country, filed for bankruptcy. Friend, Last week, McClatchy Company, one of the biggest local newspaper publishers in the country, filed for bankruptcy. It's just the l…
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February 19, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Business-as-usual is over.

The 1% own and operate corporate media. Friend, Business-as-usual is killing people. The 1% own and operate corporate media. The ultra-wealthy are doing everything they can to defend the status quo, squash dissent, and protect their own. When their rich …
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February 18, 2020 at 10:08 PM

Millionaires Stop Paying Into Social Security for the Year Tomorrow | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/18/20 The 1% own and operate the corporate media. They are doing everything they can to defend the status quo, squash dissent and protect the wealthy and the powerful. The Common Dreams media …
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February 18, 2020 at 5:49 PM

The corporate media has been bought

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg has poured $360 million into corporate media campaign ads. Friend, Since November, billionaire Michael Bloomberg has spent more than $360 million on campaign ads. That money went directly into the pockets of the corporate me…
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February 18, 2020 at 12:04 AM

Democrats for cutting Social Security?!

Michael Bloomberg wants to cut Social Security and has poured more than $360 million into corporate media advertising. Friend, Michael Bloomberg hasn't won a single vote in the Democratic primary race. He's taken positions that are massively unpopular wi…
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February 17, 2020 at 9:55 PM

20 Sunrise Activists Arrested After Demanding Lawmakers Back Green New Deal | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 2/17/20 Feature... 'Done Playing by the Rules,' 20 Sunrise Activists Arrested at Capitol Protest Demanding Lawmakers Back Gree…
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February 17, 2020 at 7:23 PM

What the corporate media gets wrong

The corporate media say Medicare for All is impossible. They're wrong. Friend, Polls show that strong majorities of Americans support a 2% wealth tax, but corporate media pundits said it will never happen. Broad majorities support Medicare for All as wel…
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February 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM

"It's Corrupt, Plain and Simple." | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/15/20 Your Week in Review Warren, Sanders Join Letter Urging AG Barr to Resign Immediately Over 'Corrupt' Role in Roger Stone Case by Jake Johnson, staff writer …
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February 14, 2020 at 10:23 PM

A Third of Plant and Animal Species Could Disappear Within 50 Years | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 2/14/20 Feature... Climate Crisis Could Cause a Third of Plant and Animal Species to Disappear Within 50 Years: Study …
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February 13, 2020 at 10:12 PM

Senate Passes War Powers Resolution | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 2/13/20 Feature... Senate Passes War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump From Launching 'Illegal' Attack on Iran by Jake …
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February 13, 2020 at 5:33 PM

The world burns. It's barely a blip in the news.

Greta Thunberg said, "The saddest thing is that this won't be breaking news.” Browser View | 2/13/20 Dear Friend, Yesterday, scientists reported that the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has reached an all-time high of 416 parts per mi…
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February 12, 2020 at 10:52 PM

'The Saddest Thing Is That This Won't Be Breaking News' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 2/12/20 Feature... 'The Saddest Thing Is That This Won't Be Breaking News': Concentration of CO2 Hits Record High of 416 ppm …
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February 11, 2020 at 9:32 PM

'What Plutocracy 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 | 2/11/20 Feature... Mega-Billionaire Bloomberg's $350 Million Ad Spending Blitz Is 'What Plutocracy Looks Like' by Jak…
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February 11, 2020 at 6:13 PM

If Bloomberg Wants to Buy an Election, He Should Run as a Republican Against Trump—Not Sabotage Democrats

The mega-billionaire should be running against Trump in the Republican primaries, not as a Democrat. Browser View | 2/11/20 The survival of independent media is at stake.Without your support we won't exist. If Bloomberg…
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February 10, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Trump Releases Budget 'Of, By, and For the 1%' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 2/10/20 Feature... 'Of, By, and For the 1%': Sanders Condemns Trump Budget as 'Immoral Document' Designed to Hurt Families and…
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February 8, 2020 at 2:38 PM

'Something Big Is Shiftig' | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/8/20 Your Week in Review 'Something Big Is Shifting': As Georgetown Announces Fossil Fuel Divestment, Students Across US Demand Their Schools Follow Suit by Juli…
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February 7, 2020 at 10:13 PM

'Consistent With a Mass Extinction' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 2/7/20 Feature... 'Consistent With a Mass Extinction': New Study Warns Climate Chaos Driving Rapid Decline of Bumblebees …
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February 6, 2020 at 10:21 PM

'Because I Got 6,000 More Votes,' Bernie Sanders Declares Victory in Iowa | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 2/6/20 Feature... 'Because I Got 6,000 More Votes': Bernie Sanders Declares Victory in Iowa Caucus by Jake Johnson &a…
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February 6, 2020 at 6:40 PM

Your source for news that matters

Impeachment is important—but so is the future of our planet. Browser View | 2/6/20 Dear Friend, Over the last few weeks, as the mainstream media has done wall-to-wall horse race coverage of the presidential election and impeachment, they've missed a LO…
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February 5, 2020 at 10:21 PM

Senate GOP Acquits Trump in 'Cowardly and Disgraceful Final Act to Their Show Trial' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 2/5/20 Feature... Senate Republicans Acquit Trump in 'Cowardly and Disgraceful Final Act to Their Show Trial' by Jon …
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February 4, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Based on 62% of Iowa Caucus Results, Bernie Leads Popular Vote But Trails Pete in Delegates | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 2/4/20 Feature... Based on 62% of Iowa Caucus Results, Bernie Leads Popular Vote by 1,200 But Trails Buttigieg With Delegates …
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February 4, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Caucus Chaos, Billionaire Bloomberg, and the Disastrous DNC

The DNC just announced that it will the change the rules to put billionaire Mike Bloomberg in the debates. Browser View | 2/4/20 Dear Friend, What is wrong with the DNC?!   Last week, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced that it is cha…
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February 3, 2020 at 11:06 PM

'Let Iowa Be the Beginning of a New America' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 2/3/20 Feature... 'Let Iowa Be the Beginning of a New America': Last Poll Before Caucus Shows Sanders With 7-Point Lead …
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February 3, 2020 at 6:29 PM

Sen. Jodi Ernst Admits GOP Likely to Weaponize Impeachment 'Immediately' If Democrat Wins in 2020

"For all that talk about 'overturning the will of the voter,' Senate GOP seems pretty okay with impeaching a future president... as long as that president is a Democrat." Browser View | 2/3/20 The survival of independent media is at stake.Without your sup…
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February 1, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Want Some Inequality Pie to Go With Your Crisis of Democracy? | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/1/20 Your Week in Review Watch: News Anchor Shows Americans Real Size of Wealth Gap—Using American Pie by Eoin Higgins, staff writer "Give this video four minute…
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January 31, 2020 at 11:06 PM

GOP Votes Down Impeachment Witness | DNC's "Rigged System" Paves Way for Bloomberg | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 1/31/20 Feature... 'Definition of a Rigged System,' Says Sanders Campaign After DNC Changes Debate Rules for Billionaire Latec…
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January 31, 2020 at 9:43 PM

'Greatest Cover-Up Since Watergate'

"It's not a trial. Nor is it an acquittal. It's a cover-up." Browser View | 1/31/20 The survival of independent media is at stake.Without your support we won't exist. GOP Accused of 'Greatest Cover-Up Since Watergate' a…
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January 30, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Trump Takes Axe to Medicaid | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 1/30/20 Feature... 'People, Poor Disabled People in Particular, Are Going to Die': Trump Takes Axe to Medicaid by Jak…
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January 30, 2020 at 12:07 AM

The End of American Exceptionalism? | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 1/29/20 Feature... The End of American Exceptionalism? Study Indicates Failure of US Democracy Creating Wave of Self Doubt …
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January 29, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Common Dreams Banned Fossil Fuel Ads... 23 Years Ago

Common Dreams banned fossil fuel advertisements on our pages the very day we were founded. Browser View | 1/29/20 Dear Friend, We join with people around the world today in congratulating the Guardian newspaper in its "huge" decision to ban fossil fuel…
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January 28, 2020 at 11:04 PM

'This Is Not a Peace Plan, It Is a War Plan' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 1/28/20 Feature... 'This Is Not a Peace Plan, It Is a War Plan': Trump-Netanyahu Deal Decried as Shameful Attack on Palestinia…
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January 27, 2020 at 10:24 PM

'Blow Up the Phones': Demand for Bolton to Testify Against Trump Surge | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 1/27/20 Feature... 'Blow Up the Phones': Demands That #BoltonMustTestify Surge After New Revelations About Ukrainian Aid Free…
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January 27, 2020 at 8:25 PM

This isn’t a trial. This is a cover-up.

News just broke that could change everything Browser View | 1/27/20 Dear Friend, Trump’s Senate impeachment trial could be over by the end of THIS WEEK— without a single witness testifying.   That’s not a trial. It’s a cover-up.   But news jus…
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January 26, 2020 at 2:47 PM

'The Only One I Didn't Want' to Face: In Secret Recording, Trump Admits 2016 Fear of Bernie Sanders | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 1/26/20 Your Week in Review 'The Only One I Didn't Want Her to Pick': In Secret Recording, Trump Admits Fear of Clinton Picking Sanders as VP in 2016 by Jon Queal…
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January 24, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Sanders Calls Out 'More Lies' From Trump on Social Security | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 1/24/20 Feature... 'More Lies,' Says Sanders as Trump Vows to 'Save' Social Security Just One Day After Threatening Cuts …
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January 23, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Trump's "Reckless" Decision to Loosen Firearm Exports Regulations | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 1/23/20 Feature... Gun Control Advocates Slam Trump's "Reckless" Decision to Loosen Firearm Exports Regulations by Ju…
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January 22, 2020 at 11:43 PM

'Hobnobbing With Billionaires in Davos,' Trump Threatens to Cut Social Security and Medicaid | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 1/22/20 Feature... 'Hobnobbing With Billionaires in Davos,' Trump Admits—If Reelected—He Will Seek to Cut Social Security, Med…
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January 21, 2020 at 10:58 PM

'A Fact-Free Sham Trial' and Acting on Climate Like 'You Loved Your Children Above All Else'? | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 1/21/20 Feature... 'Act as if You Loved Your Children Above All Else': Greta Thunberg Demands Davos Elite Immediately Halt All…