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August 27, 2020 at 11:39 PM

Now I'm REALLY getting worried.

We have just four days left in our pre-election fundraising campaign, and we're still not even halfway to our goal. Friend, We have just four days left until the end of our pre-election Summer Campaign, and I'm sincerely concerned we will fall short. In …

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August 27, 2020 at 9:48 PM

'We Need Answers Now,' Says Warren Over CDC Testing Changes | News & Views

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August 27, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Our democracy is on fire. This is how we save it.

This is the most dangerous election we have ever covered, and we must be at our absolute best. Friend, Donald Trump has set our democracy on fire, and this week's Republican National Convention has been like watching a bunch of arsonists circling a burni…

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August 27, 2020 at 2:00 AM

A Devastating Hurricane Threatens & Trump's GOP With 'Absolutely No Plan to Deal With the Climate Crisis' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 8/26/20 We've set an especially ambitious goal of raising $80,000 by September 1 to keep our annual budget on track. Once this Summer Campaign ends, we will have to finalize budget decisions abo…

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August 26, 2020 at 11:44 PM

"We are in very dangerous waters now"

a pandemic raging, an economy reeling, new fires burning, storms at sea brewing, inequality still soaring, wars not ending... we are in very dangerous waters indeed. Friend, In response to some recent Common Dreams coverage, a trusted old friend and supp…

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August 26, 2020 at 4:30 PM

What if Trump refuses to leave?

We must prepare for the possibility that Trump loses the election and simply refuses to leave. Friend, It's clearer than ever that Donald Trump and the Republicans will do anything to suppress votes and steal the election in November. Sabotage the Post…

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August 25, 2020 at 10:09 PM

The DNC Platform Will Guarantee a Loss If Democrats Don't Do More | News & Views

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August 25, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Louis DeJoy

Friend, Yesterday, Louis DeJoy testified before Congress, and what he said should terrify every American. He was called out for withholding information from Congress about how his policies will delay mail delivery and disenfranchise millions of voters. H…

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August 24, 2020 at 11:33 PM

The 'Responsible for National Collapse' Convention Is Here | News & Views

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August 24, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Blockbuster USPS documents... ignored by the corporate media

New documents show postal delays are 'far worse' than previously known. Friend, On Saturday, internal United States Postal Service documents were released showing a 7-to-9 percent decline in mail delivery going back to July—a slowdown far worse than prev…

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August 23, 2020 at 11:20 PM

I'll be honest. I'm worried.

We're almost halfway through our Summer Fundraising Campaign goal and we're only 35% of the way to our goal. Friend, I just looked at the progress report from our fundraising team on this our pre-election Summer Fundraising Campaign. I'll be honest. I'm …

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August 23, 2020 at 2:09 PM

The attacks on USPS are bad. This might be worse.

Kneecapping the Postal Service isn't the only threat to the election. It might not even be the biggest threat. Friend, Trump's attempt to kneecap the Postal Service isn't the only threat to the November election that we have to worry about. In fact, it …

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August 22, 2020 at 11:22 PM

The most dangerous election of our lives

This is our most crucial fundraising drive in years. Maybe ever. Please support our nonprofit journalism and help us reach our $80,000 Summer Campaign goal. Friend, It's become the most hackneyed political cliche of them all, that this is "the most impor…

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August 22, 2020 at 7:10 PM

'We Can and Will Overcome' | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 8/22/20 Common Dreams just launched an emergency pre-election Summer Fundraising Drive to make sure we have the funding we need to defend the integrity of our democracy. This is our most crucia…

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August 22, 2020 at 5:19 PM

FWD: We have a huge problem at the worst possible time

A change to Facebook's policies has cut off Common Dreams from a significant portion of our audience. Friend--I wanted to make sure you saw this email Kim sent yesterday. This is a really serious problem for Common Dreams, and we're counting on our reade…

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August 21, 2020 at 9:55 PM

Nearly 700 Protests Planned for Saturday at Post Offices Across US Amid Mail Sabotage | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 8/21/20 When Trump's attacks on democracy are accurately reported and called out as dangerous threats, he's been forced to walk them back. That's the strategy that can stop Trump's anti-democrat…

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August 21, 2020 at 5:07 PM

We have a huge problem at the worst possible time

New Facebook policies are cutting us off from a significant portion of our audience, just weeks from the start of voting. Friend, Donald Trump is using all the powers of his office to undermine our democracy and steal the election. And now, just weeks fr…

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August 21, 2020 at 12:08 AM

This could be fatal for American democracy

Donald Trump is staging a slow motion coup right before our eyes. Friend, The corporate media is afraid to say it, but we're not: Donald Trump is staging a slow motion coup right before our eyes. He's sabotaging the U.S. Postal Service, suppressing in-p…

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August 20, 2020 at 9:52 PM

"It's a Cover-Up": White House Accused of Hiding Mnuchin Role in Recruiting Postmaster General DeJoy | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 8/20/20 Our Summer Campaign is now underway. When Trump's attacks on democracy are accurately reported and called out as dangerous threats, he's been forced to walk them back. That's the strateg…

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August 20, 2020 at 4:43 PM

75 days till the election, and Trump could still win

Polling experts say Trump has just as good a shot at winning this year as he did in 2016. Friend, We are now 75 days from the most important and dangerous election that we’ve ever covered. And because the corporate media has failed so miserably covering …

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August 20, 2020 at 12:10 AM

The corporate media got it wrong. Trump has NOT stopped attacking the Postal Service!

Trump and DeJoy are still sabotaging USPS to steal the election. Friend, Yesterday, after weeks of Trump postmaster general Louis DeJoy's sabotage of the US Postal Service to, by Trump's own admission, prevent people from voting, DeJoy announced that he …

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August 19, 2020 at 9:51 PM

90 House Dems Demand USPS Board of Governors Immediately Oust DeJoy Over Postal Service Sabotage | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 8/19/20 Our Summer Campaign is now underway. When Trump's attacks on democracy are accurately reported and called out as dangerous threats, he's been forced to walk them back. That's the strateg…

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August 19, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Reminder: Please read this email. Our democracy depends on it.

Donald Trump is trying to engineer a coup by preventing millions of Americans from voting. Friend—Did you see our email from yesterday? It's essential that we watchdog the integrity of our elections. Will you donate today to help Common Dreams meet our p…

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August 18, 2020 at 11:50 PM

Still 'Miles to Go' to Ensure Safe, Fair Election After DeJoy Announces Suspension of USPS Changes | News & Views

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August 18, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Please read this email. Our democracy depends on it.

Donald Trump is trying to engineer a coup by preventing millions of Americans from voting. Friend, There can no longer be any doubt: Donald Trump is trying to engineer a coup by preventing millions of Americans from voting, undermining public confidence …

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August 17, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Democrats Demand McConnell Bring Senate Back Into Session to 'Protect USPS and Our Election' | News & Views

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August 15, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Trump admitted it: He’s sabotaging the Postal Service

We need to expand our reporting capacity to watchdog the integrity of this election Trump's efforts to undermine vote by mail. Friend, Donald Trump admitted it: He's actively trying to sabotage the U.S. Postal Service to prevent people from voting. Thurs…

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August 15, 2020 at 2:04 PM

'No Damn Politician' Should Be Allowed To Scrap Social Security | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 8/15/20 Your Week in Review On Its 85th Anniversary, 'No Damn Politician' Should Be Allowed To Scrap Social Security by Max Richtman On this anniversary, we must r…

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August 14, 2020 at 10:38 PM

'Morally Obscene': McConnell Skips Town for Month Break While Nation Suffers | News & Views

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August 13, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Trump 'Just Comes Out and Says It' on Postal Service Sabotage | News & Views

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August 12, 2020 at 10:16 PM

'A Conspiracy to Steal the Election, Folks': Alarm Bells Ringing Over Sabotage of Postal Service | News & Views

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August 11, 2020 at 10:05 PM

In 'Battle for the Soul of This Nation,' Biden Picks Kamala Harris as VP | News & Views

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August 10, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Lawmakers Demand Removal of Postmaster General Over 'Nefarious' Efforts to Destroy Postal Service | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 8/10/20 Feature... Lawmakers Demand Removal of Postmaster General DeJoy Over 'Nefarious' Efforts to Destroy the Postal Service…

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August 8, 2020 at 10:30 PM

'This Is a Five-Alarm Fire' for the Postal Service — and Democracy | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 8/8/20 Your Week in Review Trump Just Admitted on Live Television He Will 'Terminate' Social Security and Medicare If Reelected in November by Jon Queally, staff w…

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August 8, 2020 at 2:08 PM

'Friday Night Massacre' at US Postal Service as Postmaster General—a Major Trump Donor—Ousts Top Officials

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August 7, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Trump Team 'Legislative Malpractice' as Tens of Millions Face Hunger, Joblessness, Eviction | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 8/7/20 Feature... Dems Rebuke 'Legislative Malpractice' of Trump Team as Talks Crumble and Tens of Millions Face Hunger, Joble…

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August 7, 2020 at 7:03 PM

A major threat to November's election

Trump is killing the post office to win re-election. It might work. Friend, Donald Trump is behind in the polls. He knows he's losing. So to save his failing re-election campaign, he's got a new strategy: starve the U.S. Postal Service and stop people fr…

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August 6, 2020 at 10:37 PM

Retirees Vow to Fight Trump Effort to 'Gut Social Security' With Executive Order | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 8/6/20 Feature... Retirees Vow to 'Fight This Attempt to Gut Social Security' as Trump Announces Executive Order to Suspend Pa…

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August 5, 2020 at 10:29 PM

Primary Wins Show Progressives 'Transforming American Politics' | News & Views

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August 4, 2020 at 10:41 PM

Postal Union Leader Warns Trump Has US on 'Dangerous Path Toward Dictatorship' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 8/4/20 Feature... Postal Union Leader Warns Trump Assault on USPS and Mail-In Voting Puts Nation on 'Dangerous Path Toward Dic…

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August 3, 2020 at 10:55 PM

GOP Senators Commit Political Suicide by Holding Up Stimulus in Election Year | News & Views

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August 1, 2020 at 2:05 PM

'Voters Will Know Who To Blame'... Won't They? | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 8/1/20 Your Week in Review Lawmakers Warn 'Onerous' New USPS Loan Terms Imposed by Mnuchin 'Could Accelerate Demise of Postal Service' by Jake Johnson, staff write…

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July 31, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Demands for Kushner to Resign Over 'Staggering' Level of Alleged 'Depravity' | News & Views

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July 30, 2020 at 10:24 PM

"Trump's Election Delay Threat Is a Coup in the Making" | News & Views

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July 29, 2020 at 9:20 PM

It Was the 'Deadliest Year on Record' for Eco-Defenders Worldwide | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 7/29/20 Feature... Global Witness Reveals 2019 Was 'Deadliest Year on Record' for Eco-Defenders, With 212 Murdered Worldwide …

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July 28, 2020 at 10:24 PM

'Utter Disgrace' and Other Adjectives to Describe the GOP's Covid-19 Plan | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 7/28/20 Feature... 'Utter Disgrace': GOP Proposes Legal Immunity for Corporations, $0 in Funding for States, and Deep Cuts to …

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July 27, 2020 at 10:35 PM

'Absolutely Unacceptable': GOP Want to Slash Unemployment by $1,600 Per Month in Middle of Pandemic | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 7/27/20 Feature... GOP Plan to Slash Unemployment Benefits by $1,600 Per Month Condemned as 'Absolutely Unacceptable' …

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July 25, 2020 at 7:12 PM

GOP Reelection Ploys as 'Existential Threat' to Democracy | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 7/25/20 Your Week in Review Massive Protests in Portland Continue After Judge Denies State Request for Restraining Order Against Federal Agencies by Jessica Corbet…

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July 24, 2020 at 9:10 PM

GOP Covid-19 Relief Package Includes Bill to 'Fast-Track Social Security and Medicare Cuts' | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 7/24/20 Feature... GOP Coronavirus Relief Package to Include Romney Bill That Would 'Fast-Track Social Security and Medicare C…

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July 23, 2020 at 10:09 PM

$0 for Covid-19 Election Assistance. $740 Billion for War Machine | News & Views

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 7/23/20 Feature... Day After Voting Down 10% Pentagon Cut, 37 Senate Dems Join GOP to Approve $740 Billion War Budget …

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