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October 23, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Manchin and Sinema’s best ally: The corporate media

Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are on the verge of killing--or fatally weakening--the Build Back Better reconciliation bill. Friend, Polls show that huge majorities support the key provisions in President Biden’s Build Back Better reconciliation bill, li…

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October 23, 2021 at 2:09 PM

Big Tech is killing our common dreams

Tech giants are killing the free and open Internet that allows Common Dreams to exist, and every year it gets harder. Friend, Tim Berners-Lee, the founder of the World Wide Web, once described the internet as a “permissionless space for creativity, innov…

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October 22, 2021 at 11:16 PM

As 'Unhinged' Sinema Blocks Corporate Rate Hike, Demand Grows for Billionaire Tax

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October 22, 2021 at 6:48 PM

Why are all the billionaires laughing?

The richest people in the world know that the corporate media will never turn its back on them. Friend, The billionaires laugh because they know the corporate media prefers to fawn over them rather than hold them to account. Already rich beyond belief, t…

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October 21, 2021 at 10:02 PM

AOC Warns That Corporate Lobbyists Would Love People to 'Give Up Before the Deal Is Done'

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October 21, 2021 at 6:52 PM

AT&T wanted more right-wing news—so it created a network more noxious than FOX

OAN is the most dangerous pro-Trump TV station, and its existence wouldn’t be possible without corporate telecom giant AT&T. Friend, OAN, the One America News Network, might be the most dangerous pro-Trump news source we’ve ever seen. OAN regularly p…

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October 20, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Joe Manchin "Isn’t Negotiating. He Is Killing the Bill"

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October 20, 2021 at 6:01 PM

How corporate media is helping Joe Manchin kill Build Back Better

The biggest obstacle to passing the Build Back Better bill is the corporate media. Friend, When President Biden announced his Build Back Better plan, it was expected that he’d face opposition from Republicans, powerful industries, and corporate Democrats…

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October 19, 2021 at 9:47 PM

Exposed: How Pfizer Exploits Secretive Vaccine Contracts

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/19/21 Feature... Exposed: How Pfizer Exploits Secretive Vaccine Contracts to Strong-Arm Governments by Jessica Corbett "Pfizer ha…

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October 18, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Manchin Sparks Fury | Colin Powell Dead | Billionaires Got Richer as Nation Got Sicker

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/18/21 Feature... Manchin Sparks Fury With Demands for Work Requirement, $60K Income Cap on Child Tax Credit by Kenny Stancil "Who…

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October 15, 2021 at 10:09 PM

Weeklong D.C. Climate Protests End With 600+ Arrests, Vows to Fight On

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/15/21 Feature... 'We're Not Stopping': Weeklong D.C. Climate Protests End With 600+ Arrests, Vows to Fight On by Brett Wilkins "T…

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October 14, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Progressives to Pelosi: Reject Divisive Means-Testing, Support Universal Benefits

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/14/21 Feature... House Progressives to Pelosi: Reject Divisive Means-Testing in Favor of Universal Benefits by Jake Johnson "We c…

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October 13, 2021 at 10:25 PM

In Dead of Night, Texas House Approves GOP's Gerrymandered Map

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/13/21 Feature... In Dead of Night, Texas House Approves GOP's Gerrymandered Map by Jake Johnson Democracy is "quite literally dyi…

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October 12, 2021 at 10:06 PM

AOC Warns Pelosi and Schumer: 'We Can’t Negotiate Reconciliation Bill Down to Nothing'

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/12/21 Feature... AOC Warns Pelosi and Schumer: 'We Can't Negotiate Reconciliation Bill Down to Nothing' by Jake Johnson "The Buil…

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October 11, 2021 at 9:18 PM

'Biden, Can You Hear Us Now?' Ask Indigenous Leaders Amid Arrests at Fossil Fuel Protest

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/11/21 Feature... 'Biden, Can You Hear Us Now?' Ask Indigenous Leaders Amid Arrests at Fossil Fuel Protest by Brett Wilkins One a…

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October 9, 2021 at 7:49 PM

20 State AGs File Suit Over Plan to Sabotage Postal Service

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 10/9/21 Your Week in Review Amid Calls to 'Fire DeJoy,' 20 State AGs File Suit Over Plan to Sabotage Postal Service by Jon Queally “Millions of Americans d…

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October 8, 2021 at 9:55 PM

'Historic' UN Vote Recognizes Basic Right to Clean Environment

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/8/21 Feature... In 'Historic' Vote, UN Human Rights Council Recognizes Right to Clean Environment by Jake Johnson "A victory for …

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October 7, 2021 at 10:01 PM

To Avert 'Uncontrollable Climate Chaos,' Scientists Tell Biden to Stop Backing Fossil Fuels

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/7/21 Feature... To Avert 'Uncontrollable Climate Chaos,' Scientists Tell Biden to Stop Backing Fossil Fuels by Andrea Ger…

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October 6, 2021 at 10:03 PM

Biden Gives Democrats a Green Light to Weaken Filibuster to Save Economy From GOP Sabotage

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/6/21 Feature... Biden Gives Democrats a Green Light to Weaken the Filibuster for Debt Ceiling Votes by Jake Johnson "Do it…

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October 5, 2021 at 10:05 PM

Scathing Whistleblower Testimony Warns That Facebook a Threat to Children and Democracy

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October 4, 2021 at 9:37 PM

US Denounced as 'Biggest Peddler of Financial Secrecy' After Pandora Papers Leak

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/4/21 Feature... US Denounced as 'Biggest Peddler of Financial Secrecy' After Pandora Papers Leak by Jake Johnson "U.S. Pre…

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October 3, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Exposed: The Corporate Agenda to 'Upend Democracy' and Destroy Progress

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 10/3/21 Your Week in Review New Levels of Ambition Are Mandatory at Glasgow Climate Talks by Tom Athanasiou Failure to halt greenhouse gas emissions is not…

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October 1, 2021 at 10:57 PM

Climate Critics Warn Joe Manchin 'Holding a Gun to the Planet's Head'

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 10/1/21 Feature... Climate Critics Warn Joe Manchin 'Holding a Gun to the Planet's Head' by Brett Wilkins Don't be fooled, wa…

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September 30, 2021 at 11:03 PM

Manchin Makes Clear That Tanking Biden's Agenda Was Always the Plan

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/30/21 Feature... Manchin Admits Getting His Bill Passed and Then Tanking Progressive Package Was Always the Plan by Kenny S…

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September 30, 2021 at 12:09 AM

From 'Fire DeJoy' to 'We Had a Deal,' Progressive Ire Grows on Capitol Hill

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/29/21 Feature... 'Fire DeJoy' Demand Intensifies as 10-Year Plan to Sabotage Postal Service Takes Effect by Jake Johnson "P…

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September 28, 2021 at 9:52 PM

'We Aren't Bluffing': Progressives Hold the Line

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/28/21 Feature... 'We Aren't Bluffing': Progressives Hold the Line as Pelosi Moves Ahead With Bipartisan Bill by Jake Johnso…

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September 27, 2021 at 9:39 PM

Democrats Need to Stand Up to Corporate Extremists in Their Own Party

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/27/21 Feature... Democrats Need to Stand Up to Corporate Extremists in Their Own Party by Peter Bloom Wall Street Democrats…

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September 25, 2021 at 5:17 PM

These GOP Grifters Will Be the Death of This Republic

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 9/25/21 Your Week in Review These GOP Grifters Will Be the Death of This Republic by Thom Hartmann Perhaps the 2022 election will bring Democrats a large e…

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September 24, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Hundreds of Thousands Take to Streets Worldwide for 'Uproot the System' Climate Strikes

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/24/21 Feature... Hundreds of Thousands Take to Streets Worldwide for 'Uproot the System' Climate Strikes by Jake Johnson "T…

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September 23, 2021 at 10:39 PM

'This Is Big': House Democrats Vote to End US Complicity in Yemen

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/23/21 Feature... 'This Is Big': House Passes Amendment to Cut US Complicity in Saudi Bombing of Yemen by Andrea Germanos Th…

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September 22, 2021 at 9:56 PM

Wall Street Democrats Who Have Taken Party's Agenda Hostage Must Be Confronted and Defeated

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/22/21 Feature... Letter Urges Progressives to Fight 'Wall Street Democrats' Holding Biden's Agenda Hostage by Jake Johnson …

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September 21, 2021 at 9:56 PM

Big Pharma Greed 'Literally Killing Americans'

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/21/21 Feature... Big Pharma Greed 'Literally Killing Americans,' Sanders Says Outside Drug Lobby HQ by Jake Johnson "How ma…

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September 20, 2021 at 10:07 PM

With Date Now Set, the "Fate of Roe v. Wade and Legal Abortion Is on the Line."

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/20/21 Feature... Supreme Court Announces Date for Case Directly Challenging Roe v. Wade by Julia Conley "The fate of Roe v.…

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September 17, 2021 at 10:51 PM

40+ NYC Activists Arrested for Protests Against Banks Fueling Climate Emergency

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/17/21 Feature... 40+ NYC Activists Arrested for Protests Against Banks Fueling Climate Emergency by Jessica Corbett "We're …

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September 16, 2021 at 10:41 PM

The Real Criminals General Milley Exposed? Every GOP Senator

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/16/21 Feature... The Real Criminals General Milley Exposed? Every Republican in the US Senate by Thom Hartmann If the GOP h…

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September 15, 2021 at 10:07 PM

'Call Them Now': Ire Aimed at 3 Democrats Endangering Plan to Lower Drug Prices

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/15/21 Feature... 'Call Them Now': Ire Aimed at 3 Democrats Endangering Plan to Lower Drug Prices by Jake Johnson "Any polit…

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September 14, 2021 at 10:25 PM

Why a Majority of World's Young People Think 'Humanity Is Doomed'

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/14/21 Feature... Climate Inaction Has Left Majority of Young People Believing Humanity Is 'Doomed' by Julia Conley Internat…

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September 14, 2021 at 3:37 PM

TAKE ACTION: Raise the full $3.5 trillion for the Build Back Better Act by making the rich and corporations pay their fair share

It’s time to end our rigged tax system and demand the rich and corporations start paying their fair share. Browser View | 9/14/21 Tell Congress: According to the latest billionaires report from Americans for Tax Fairness, total wealth of just 708 billion…

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September 13, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Environmental Threats Rapidly Becoming 'Single Greatest Challenge to Human Rights'

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/13/21 Feature... Environmental Threats Rapidly Becoming 'Single Greatest Challenge to Human Rights': UN by Julia Conley The…

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September 11, 2021 at 1:53 PM

20 Years After 9/11: Our Moral Obligation After Two Decades of War

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 9/11/21 Your Week in Review 9/11 at 20: Our Moral Obligation After Two Decades of War by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Tope Folarin First, Washington need…

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September 10, 2021 at 9:45 PM

20 Years After 9/11: 'Cut the Pentagon for People, Planet, and Peace'

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/10/21 Feature... On 9/11 Anniversary, Anti-War Group Says 'Cut the Pentagon for People, Planet, and Peace' by Brett Wilkins…

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September 8, 2021 at 9:21 PM

Time to End the For-Profit-Medicare Advantage Scam

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/8/21 Feature... Medicare Advantage Is a For-Profit Scam. Time to End It. by Thom Hartmann The simple solution to the Medica…

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September 7, 2021 at 9:40 PM

As Biden Tours Ida Damage, Protesters Demand End to Fossil Fuels

Today's progressive news, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   News & Views | 9/7/21 Feature... As Biden Tours Ida Damage, Protesters Demand End to Fossil Fuels by Jessica Corbett "It's time President Bi…

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September 6, 2021 at 12:20 PM

SIGN THE PETITION: Tell Congress to strengthen and expand Social Security!

Congress has not acted to increase Social Security’s modest benefits in 50 years. Browser View | 9/5/21 Tell Congress: For 86 years, Social Security has delivered each monthly payment in full and on time. But, if nothing is done, Social Security benefici…

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September 4, 2021 at 3:39 PM

The fight for Roe. The fight for the Green New Deal. The voting rights fight. The fight to end the endless war.

A weekly roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Browser View | 9/4/21 Your Week in Review Wanted: Another Bob Dole to Save Voting Rights by Paul Rogat Loeb Any Republican could still play the role that Dole once did …

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September 4, 2021 at 2:09 AM

Midnight deadline. Final hours.

This is it. So close. Friend, This is it. The final request of our Summer Campaign. I’m logged into our system right now, watching donations come in, clicking “refresh,” and hoping that our readers will come through for us as you have so many times befor…

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September 3, 2021 at 11:56 PM

'Catastrophe' Feared as 35 Million Set to Lose Jobless Aid on Labor Day

A daily roundup of progressive headlines, opinion, and analysis Click here to view this message in a browser window.   FINAL DAY: We still have a long way to go... If you have been waiting for the right time, please know that the time is now. We have just a few hours left …

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September 3, 2021 at 9:08 PM

We will not survive

Democracy cannot survive without independent, nonprofit media. Friend, We’re now just hours away from the end of our Summer Campaign, and without a last-minute surge of support, we won’t make it. Democracy cannot survive without independent, nonprofit me…

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September 3, 2021 at 3:09 PM

It’s crunch time

We only have until midnight. Friend, Today is the final day of our Summer Campaign, and we’re still $21,000 short of our goal.  This is such a dangerous time for the world. The climate emergency. A radical right-wing movement on the rise. Women’s rights …

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September 2, 2021 at 10:38 PM

Shutting down

Our Summer Campaign is in serious danger of falling short. Friend, It’s become almost a daily occurrence: A reporter tweets “I have personal news”—and announces that they’ve been laid off.  Or worse yet, we learn that their entire news outlet is shutting…

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