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June 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Hearings and being heard

Hearings and being heard View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, On Friday, former Trump aide Peter Navarro was arrested as he tried to board an airplane in Nashville, Tennessee. Navarro was arraigned in c…
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June 1, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Killing Us Softly With Their Political Inaction

Killing Us Softly With Their Political Inaction Thoughts and Prayers Are Not Enough Young people like me are tired of the lack of policy change in response to mass sh…
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May 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM

"Why does this only happen in your country?"

"Why does this only happen in your country?" View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, On May 24, in Uvalde, Texas, nineteen students and two teachers were murdered by a heavily armed eighteen-year-old, who …
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May 25, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Two Years Later

Two Years Later Thousands Protest George Floyd’s Murder in Minneapolis Ending in clashes between armed cops and angry community members, the protest showed the immens…
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May 21, 2022 at 3:59 PM

This must change

This must change View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Shortly after I sent out last week’s newsletter, a horrendous racist shooting took place in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. Ten people were kill…
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May 18, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Respect and Resistance

Respect and Resistance U.S. Officials Consider Truth Commission for American Indian Boarding Schools Indigenous organizations and human rights advocates are urging la…
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May 14, 2022 at 3:59 PM

A precedent we should not follow

A precedent we should not follow View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, The impact of the leaked draft opinion from Justice Samuel Alito continues to be felt, with marches and rallies scheduled today in c…
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May 12, 2022 at 9:29 PM

If Not Here, Where In America?

If Not Here, Where In America? The Other Americans: Central America has Suffered from Anti-Abortion Laws for Decades While several Latin American countries are advanci…
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May 7, 2022 at 3:59 PM

A challenge to choice

A challenge to choice View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, From August 20-23, 1984, the Trindad-born British author V.S. Naipaul covered the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas. It was the c…
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May 4, 2022 at 9:30 PM

The Battle Over Our Bodies in a War on Human Rights

The Battle Over Our Bodies in a War on Human Rights I Am an Advocate for Abortion Rights. Here’s How You Can Join Me in the Fight With the leaked U.S. Supreme Court op…
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April 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Workers of the world are uniting

Workers of the world are uniting View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, “The Cause of Labour is The Hope of the World” is the title of a piece of music written by the late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhann…
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April 27, 2022 at 9:30 PM

The Right's Battle Against . . . Children's Books?

The Right's Battle Against . . . Children's Books? The Right’s LGBTQ+ Books Ban—And the Fight to Stop Them Among Republicans’ growing list of censored titles are books …
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April 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Earth Day, every day

Earth Day, every day View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, April 22 was the fifty-second Earth Day. This year, the day was marked by ever-growing concerns that the world will be unable to meet the goals …
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April 20, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Roe vs. Republicans

Roe vs. Republicans Oklahoma: From Safe Haven to Reproductive Rights Battleground The state that once welcomed people from Texas seeking abortions is now one of many Rep…
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April 16, 2022 at 3:59 PM

War is not the answer

War is not the answer View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, A devastating war continues in Ukraine. Last week photojournalist Daniel Brown visited the suburbs outside Kyiv and sent us a gripping photoess…
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April 13, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Human Rights Are Non-Negotiable

Human Rights Are Non-Negotiable From Mosul to Raqqa to Mariupol, Killing Civilians is a Crime Americans are rightfully horrified to see Ukrainians killed by Russian force…
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April 9, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Long arcs, and short time

Long arcs, and short time View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, On Friday, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. Following contentious and often mean-spirited conf…
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April 6, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Exposing Exploitation

Exposing Exploitation The Fight for Labor Rights in Mexico Activists are beginning to undo the damage done by NAFTA. by James Goodman …
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April 4, 2022 at 9:18 PM

This Thursday - Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian!

This Thursday - Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian! Join us  for this free book talk! April 7, 2022 View this email in your browser FREE VIRTUAL BOOK EVENT with Noam Chomsky & David Barsamian  Thursday April 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. CST …
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April 2, 2022 at 3:59 PM

It's been a long time coming (a change is gonna come)

It's been a long time coming (a change is gonna come) View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, On March 29, President Biden finally signed into law the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. It took more than one hu…
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March 30, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Protect People and the Planet—Not Police and Profits

Protect People and the Planet—Not Police and Profits Midwest Dispatch: Minneapolis Police vs. Teachers—A Tale of Two Contracts The city’s police department has received sig…
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March 26, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Statements, actions, and intent

Statements, actions, and intent View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, On August 11, 1984, then-President Ronald Reagan made a frightening joke while testing a microphone before his weekly live radio addr…
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March 24, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Free virtual book event April 7, 2022

Free virtual book event April 7, 2022 Join Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian View this email in your browser FREE VIRTUAL BOOK EVENT with Noam Chomsky & David Barsamian  Thursday April 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. CST …
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March 23, 2022 at 9:29 PM

The Death of Democracy

The Death of Democracy The Supreme Court Delivers a Blow to Democracy in Wisconsin The high court moves to guarantee the GOP control of the state legislature through rigged …
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March 19, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Voices for peace, journalism for change

Voices for peace, journalism for change View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Reports of civilian casualties in the war in Ukraine, now entering its fourth week, continue unabated. According to the U.N. H…
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March 17, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Save The Date - Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian

Save The Date - Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian 4/7/22 - Free virtual book event – New Date! View this email in your browser OUR FREE VIRTUAL BOOK EVENT with Noam Chomsky & David Barsamian has been *RESCHEDULED* NEW DATE: Thursday A…
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March 16, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Calling Out Corporations

Calling Out Corporations Blowing the Whistle on Big Tech From Tesla to Apple to Activision Blizzard, a mountain of harassment and discrimination cases highlight how unsafe wo…
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March 12, 2022 at 4:59 PM

"unity, compassion, and humanity"

"unity, compassion, and humanity" View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Tragic images continue to come from Ukraine. More than 2.5 million people have left the country in the past two weeks, making this, …
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March 9, 2022 at 10:29 PM

A War Against Ukraine Is a War Against the Planet

A War Against Ukraine Is a War Against the Planet The Consequences of a Nuclear War The damage caused by a nuclear war in Ukraine would be even more devastating than Hiroshim…
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March 5, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Bridges and paths

Bridges and paths View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, There are times when world events seem to knock all other news out of the headlines. Such is the case with the crisis precipitated by Russia’s inva…
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March 2, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Condemning Russia and Acknowledging Our Own Wrongdoing

Condemning Russia and Acknowledging Our Own Wrongdoing The U.S. Hypocrisy on Ukraine We should condemn the Russian invasion, but also recognize that the United States has been…
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March 2, 2022 at 1:30 AM

The clock is running out!⏰

The clock is running out!⏰ And we still need your help! The clock is running out! But there is still time to help The Progressive during this year's Big Share! We are nearing our goal of $5,000... How close are we? We have $1…
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March 1, 2022 at 9:38 PM

We need your help!

We need your help! The stakes could not be higher! The Big Share is underway. This is a special day here in Wisconsin and we hope that you will join in before midnight tonite! We only have a few hours left to reach our goal of…
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March 1, 2022 at 1:44 PM

Today is the Big Day!

Today is the Big Day! We need your help! Today is a very special day in Wisconsin and we want to make sure you join in! The Progressive is participating in The Big Share, a day of giving organized by Community Shares of Wisc…
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February 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM

War and the possibility of peace

War and the possibility of peace View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader, Russia has invaded Ukraine. As I write this, Russian troops have been attacking the capital city of Kyiv and are engaged in street f…
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February 25, 2022 at 10:32 PM

RESCHEDULED - Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian

RESCHEDULED - Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian Free virtual book event – New Date! View this email in your browser OUR FREE VIRTUAL BOOK EVENT with CHOMSKY & BARSAMIAN has been *RESCHEDULED* NEW DATE: Thursday April 7, 2022 at 7:00 p…
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February 23, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Refugees But No Refuge

Refugees But No Refuge Why Is ICE Still Detaining Abigail Hernandez? This case calls for the humanity that President Joe Biden promised—and has yet to deliver. by James Goodma…
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February 22, 2022 at 10:59 PM

The Big Share is one week from today!

The Big Share is one week from today! Please donate now through midnight on Tuesday, March 1! The Big Share is one week away - and it means more to us now than ever!  Donate now! On Tuesday, March…
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February 19, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Voting rights, workers rights, human rights

Voting rights, workers rights, human rights View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader,   Bill Blum reminds us this week about how far the U.S. Supreme Court has come from the time of its 1962 decision in Baker…
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February 17, 2022 at 9:59 PM

A discussion with Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian!📚

A discussion with Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian!📚 Free virtual book event – Chomsky & Barsamian View this email in your browser FREE VIRTUAL BOOK EVENT – CHOMSKY & BARSAMIAN Thursday March 3, …
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February 16, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Building Back Better After Covid?

Building Back Better After Covid? Don’t ‘Means Test’ the Child Tax Credit “Means tests” restrict the availability of public assistance based on income, by making people “prove”…
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February 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Opportunities and obligations

Opportunities and obligations View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader,   On Friday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to release $3.5 billion of frozen funds to Afghanistan. “As part of our ongoi…
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February 9, 2022 at 10:29 PM

George Floyd to Amir Locke—Nothing Has Changed

George Floyd to Amir Locke—Nothing Has Changed Amir Locke’s Killing By Minneapolis Police Is Infuriating—But So Is the Widely Televised Body Cam Footage Black Americans have se…
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February 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM

History and lessons

History and lessons View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader,   Since 1976, every U.S. President (even Donald Trump) has designated February as Black History Month. The idea of a month-long celebration of Bla…
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February 2, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Protecting Children from Books but Not Poverty

Protecting Children from Books but Not Poverty The Other Americans: Child Labor, the Backbone of the Guatemalan Economy The practice of paying children low wages for physically …
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January 31, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Join us tonight for a FREE book event!📚

Join us tonight for a FREE book event!📚 Reminder! A Free Book Talk with John Nichols! (Monday 1/31) View this email in your browser Coronavirus Criminals and Pandemic Profiteers   The Progressive magazin…
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January 29, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Echoes of drumbeats from another year

Echoes of drumbeats from another year View this email in your browser Dear Progressive Reader,   Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the media and nations of the world “not to create panic amid the build-up of …
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January 28, 2022 at 10:33 PM

Sustain independent journalism!

Sustain independent journalism! Become a monthly donor today!  View this email in your browser Dear Reader, As a nonprofit, The Progressive is beholden to no one in our quest to provide independent, fact-based journalism. We need you…
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January 27, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Don't miss this FREE book event with John Nichols!

Don't miss this FREE book event with John Nichols! Reminder! A Free Book Talk next Monday evening View this email in your browser Coronavirus Criminals and Pandemic Profiteers   The Progressive magazine …
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January 26, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Profits at a Cost

Profits at a Cost Bitcoin Seeks ‘Pollution for Profit’ in New York Activists organize against using fossil fuel plants as tools for cryptocurrency. by James Goodman …