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June 28, 2021 at 6:15 PM

We wish we didn’t have to send you this email

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June 27, 2021 at 10:58 PM

Millions of bees dead should be top news

Nearly half of all bee colonies died last year in the second largest bee die-off ever recorded. Friend, A nationwide survey of beekeepers just reported that nearly half of all bee colonies died last year. It’s the second-largest bee die-off since records…

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June 27, 2021 at 2:49 PM

FWD: “Normal” is killing us

“Normal” is destroying our planet, threatening our democracy, concentrating massive wealth in a tiny elite, and leaving most Americans worse off than their parents. Friend--We kicked off our Mid-Year Campaign last week, and we're really counting on your …

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June 26, 2021 at 11:14 PM

“Don’t ask for money so often”

Common Dreams was built on the idea that to remain true to our mission we must be free to read and accountable only to our readers Friend, Recently, the team here at Common Dreams conducted a survey of our readers to get feedback on how we’re doing and a…

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June 26, 2021 at 6:52 PM

Deadline for Democracy Looms | Week In Review

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June 26, 2021 at 3:49 PM

This is NOT “normal”

There’s a word that keeps coming up in the corporate media since Joe Biden became the president. Friend, “Normal.” America, we’re told, is returning to “normal.” Biden’s presidency is “normal.” Donald Trump is gone, and so we’re supposed to believe ther…

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June 25, 2021 at 10:53 PM

Utterly deplorable

Less than 30 seconds per day: That’s the average amount of daily airtime that the corporate TV news industry devoted to covering the climate emergency last year. Friend, Less than 30 seconds per day: that’s the average amount of daily airtime that the co…

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June 25, 2021 at 8:29 PM

'One Step Closer to Healing': Chauvin Gets 22.5 Years for Murder of George Floyd

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June 25, 2021 at 4:19 PM

They’re protesting at Joe Manchin’s office. Why won’t the corporate media cover it?

Non-violent sit-ins are happening but you won’t learn about it on the evening news Friend, Over the past week, the most popular story on the Common Dreams website was about a nonviolent sit-in at Joe Manchin’s West Virginia offices. They were protesting …

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June 24, 2021 at 9:14 PM

A 'Horrible and Unconscionable Betrayal' on Line 3

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June 24, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Tucker Carlson is winning

Far right disinformation spreads five times faster on social media than straight news. Friend, Earlier this year, a study on the spread of right-wing disinformation online hit our inboxes and stopped us dead in our tracks. The key finding: Far-right dis…

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June 23, 2021 at 11:09 PM

Corporate media failures are helping cook the planet

The climate emergency made up just 0.4% of all news coverage on the broadcast TV networks last year. Friend, For decades, the corporate media have paid pitifully little attention to the climate emergency, openly dismissing it as a “ratings killer.” But l…

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June 23, 2021 at 9:08 PM

Nonviolent Protest Over Voting Rights Ends With Arrests in DC

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June 22, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Sinema 'Delusional' on Filibuster | Biden Too Quiet on Voting Rights? | Ecocide Gets a Legal Definition

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June 22, 2021 at 7:12 PM

“Normal” is killing us

“Normal” is destroying our planet, threatening our democracy, concentrating massive wealth in a tiny elite, and leaving most Americans worse off than their parents. Friend, Donald Trump is out of the White House. COVID-19 is fading, at least in wealthier…

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June 21, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Sunrise Movement Ends 400-Mile Climate March With Arrests at Ted Cruz's House

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June 18, 2021 at 9:47 PM

Global Displaced Population Hits All-Time High

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June 18, 2021 at 3:34 PM

Our New Design: What do you think?

We want your feedback. Take our short survey. Friend, Have you noticed? Over the last two weeks, Common Dreams rolled out a website redesign alongside crucial upgrades and improvements to the underlying platform the site is built upon. Many readers have …

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June 17, 2021 at 10:46 PM

Senate Dems Weigh $6 Trillion Infrastructure Bill | McConnell on 'Rotten' Voting Rights | Supreme Court Sets 'Dangerous Precedent'

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June 16, 2021 at 10:05 PM

'Great News': Biden Backs 2002 AUMF Repeal as Schumer Announces Senate Vote

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June 16, 2021 at 1:03 AM

West Virginians Ready for 'Non-Violent Sit-Ins' Against Manchin

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June 14, 2021 at 9:21 PM

McConnell Warns He's Prepared to Steal Another Seat

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June 14, 2021 at 12:00 AM

The Climate Movement's Historic Win and 'Colossal Failure' at the G7 | Your Week In Review

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June 11, 2021 at 11:06 PM

'We Are Sounding the Alarm': Global Left Warns Right-Wing Trying to Steal Election in Peru

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June 10, 2021 at 9:17 PM

'Fossil Fuel Exit Strategy' Shows Transition to Renewable Future Totally Doable

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June 9, 2021 at 11:14 PM

'Keystone XL Is Dead!': After 10-Year Battle, Climate Movement Victory Is Complete

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June 9, 2021 at 12:47 AM

'Biggest Tax Story of the Year, If Not the Decade' | News & Views

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June 7, 2021 at 10:35 PM

There Hasn't Been This Much CO2 in the Atmosphere in Over 4 Million Years

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June 3, 2021 at 9:48 PM

In 'Perilous New Moment for Our Democracy,' Demand Grows to Nuke Filibuster | News & Views

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June 2, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Watch: Dallas High School Valedictorian Uses Speech to Excoriate Texas GOP's Anti-Choice Extremism | News & Views

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June 1, 2021 at 9:21 PM

The GOP Is Now an Existential Threat to American Democracy | News & Views

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May 30, 2021 at 5:39 PM

A Ruthless GOP and the Legacy of Democratic Ambition | Your Week In Review

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May 28, 2021 at 9:23 PM

'It's the Filibuster or Democracy': GOP Tanks January 6 Commission | News & Views

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May 26, 2021 at 9:22 PM

'This Is How You Lose Your Majority': Progressive Warnings Mount | News & Views

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May 25, 2021 at 9:41 PM

GOP Accused of Economic 'Sabotage' as Attacks on Unemployed Workers Continue | News & Views

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May 25, 2021 at 1:41 AM

Democrats 'Must Be Trying to Lose': Progressives Fume Over Watered Down Biden Budget | News & Views

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May 23, 2021 at 1:26 PM

Global Soildarity for the Rights and Lives of Palestinians | Your Week In Review

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May 21, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Key Democrat Gregory Meeks Urged to Back Resolution Blocking US Arms Sale to Israel | News & Views

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May 20, 2021 at 10:05 PM

As Pandemic Ravaged World's Poor, Big Pharma Gave Birth to 9 New Billionaires | News & Views

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May 19, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Ocasio-Cortez Unveils Resolution to Block $735 Million US Weapons Sale to Israel | News & Views

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May 18, 2021 at 10:01 PM

'Starting to Get It': IEA Praised for Finally Admitting Fossil Fuels Must Stay in the Ground | News & Views

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May 17, 2021 at 10:03 PM

US Weapons Sales and 'Criminal Complicity' in Gaza | News & Views

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May 16, 2021 at 4:22 PM

The Bombing of Gaza and the Importance of Journalism | Your Week In Review

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 5/16/21 Your Week in Review Israeli Bombs Destroy Gaza Media Center; AP, Al-Jazeera, Others Taken Out by Common Dreams staff Israel destroyed a high-rise building …

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May 14, 2021 at 9:21 PM

On Vaccine Patents, A Light Out of the Darkness | News & Views

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May 13, 2021 at 9:41 PM

Sanders Urges Labor Dept. to Protect Jobless Benefits as GOP Race to Cut Them Off | News & Views

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May 12, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Okavango, Oil Drilling, and the Tragedy of Africa | News & Views

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May 11, 2021 at 9:38 PM

Human Rights Experts Denounce Latest Israeli Violations of International Law | News & Views

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May 10, 2021 at 10:23 PM

Democrats Pushing for Tax Break for the Rich 'Sends a Terrible, Terrible Message' | News & Views

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May 9, 2021 at 9:21 PM

Every Day Is Mother's Day | Weekend Edition

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May 7, 2021 at 9:41 PM

Pay a Living Wage or 'Flip Your Own Damn Burgers' | News & Views

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