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  Common Dreams · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 8:12 PM

An American Fuhrer in the Time of Coronavirus | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/29/20 Fundraising Deadline: TONIGHT We only have 12 hours to make our Winter Fundraising Campaign goal and we can't fall short. Please—no amount is too large or too small—help us raise the $1…
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February 29, 2020 at 3:14 PM

A Crucial Deadline

Here's the short of it: We are laser-focused on the future Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, Here's the short of it: we must reach our crucial Winter Campaign goal. With just hours to go, if you've been waiting for the right ti…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 12:20 AM

In dangerous times, we cannot fail.

In a time like this, it's up to the news media to hold power to account. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, This is the most dangerous time for democracy in decades. In a time like this, it's up to the news media to hold power t…
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February 28, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Class War and the Fight for Our Lives | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/28/20 PLEASE HELP We only have about 24 hours to make our Winter Fundraising Campaign goal and we can't fall short. Please—no amount is too large or too small—help us raise the $20,000 we need…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 6:11 PM

This is not good.

We’ve got less than 36 hours to raise $22,000. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, I just looked at our winter fundraising numbers, and the news is not good: we've got less than 36 hours to raise $22,000. That's a drop in the buc…
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February 28, 2020 at 1:18 AM

Sold out by the corporate media

Tuesday's LA Times proves why we can't stop fighting for independent, nonprofit journalism. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, If you visited the homepage of the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday before the Democratic debate, you mig…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 10:41 PM

Coronavirus Only Bolsters Case for Medicare for All, Universal Paid Sick Leave | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/27/20 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 …
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 6:18 PM

We can't trust MSNBC

We can't let MSNBC control the narrative about the 2020 election. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, MSNBC's coverage of the 2020 presidential primary just gets worse and worse. After Tuesday night's debate, James Carville calle…
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February 27, 2020 at 12:35 AM

More huge journalist layoffs

Another wave of journalism layoffs was just announced, and this one is painful. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, Another wave of journalism layoffs was just announced—this time at CityLab, the a…
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February 26, 2020 at 10:58 PM

Trump Takes Fresh 'Page From His Dictator Friends Around the World' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/26/20 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 26, 2020 at 7:13 PM

“Not a single climate change question. Horrifying.”

At last night’s Democratic debate there was not one question asked about the planet's climate crisis. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, At last night’s Democratic debate, there was not one question asked about the planetary cli…
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February 26, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Update: 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—Comcast-owned MSNBC just won't stop attacking Bernie Sanders—even if it means h…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 10:52 PM

'How Does Bernie Pay for His Major Plans?' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/25/20 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 …
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 7:18 PM

MSNBC just won't stop

The news anchors on MSNBC have compared Bernie Sanders and Stalin, and even suggested that Bernie would have “cheered” for “executions in Central Park.” Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, The news…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 12:04 AM

What the corporate media gets wrong (really wrong) LINE

Trump’s tax cuts cost trillions--but the corporate media . Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, Donald Trump's tax scam will cost $2.3 trillion over the next 10 years—with the lion's share going to the top 1%. George W. Bush's tax…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 10:14 PM

'The People Versus the Oligarch' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 2/24/20 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 24, 2020 at 5:58 PM

MSNBC is unhinged

“Like out of touch aristocrats in a dying aristocracy,” MSNBC’s own political analyst said. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Friend, Bernie Sanders is now the clear front-runner for …
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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…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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,…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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 …
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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 …
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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 …
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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 …
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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 …
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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 …
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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 …
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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 …
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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…
  Common Dreams · [email protected]
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 …