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Publisher: Common Dreams
2023-07-24The Climate Change Bomb Has Gone Off, Says Jay Inslee Amid Extreme Heat
Washington Governor Jay Inslee, a prominent advocate for climate change action, warned that the "climate change bomb has gone off" amid extreme heat and wildfires across the United States. Inslee emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating th...Washington Governor Jay Inslee, a prominent advocate for climate change action, warned that the "climate change bomb has gone off" amid extreme heat and wildfires across the United States. Inslee emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating th... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-11-20Thank Court-Backed Gerrymandering for GOP House Takeover
Month in which the high court ruled in a redistricting case out of Alabama titled Merrill v. Milligan to suspend the Voting Rights Act's ban on racial gerrymandering, thereby freeing Republican lawmakers in that state and others including Florida, ...Month in which the high court ruled in a redistricting case out of Alabama titled Merrill v. Milligan to suspend the Voting Rights Act's ban on racial gerrymandering, thereby freeing Republican lawmakers in that state and others including Florida, ... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-05-25You will Learn Why: GOP Lawmaker Threatens Biden If Democrats Try to Take Away Guns
The influence of gun lobby and the absurdity and criminality of the Republicans who support them is all in this story. Florida state representative Randy openly threatens the President of the United States who is asking congress to do something about...The influence of gun lobby and the absurdity and criminality of the Republicans who support them is all in this story. Florida state representative Randy openly threatens the President of the United States who is asking congress to do something about... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-05-10New Warren-Jayapal Bill Takes Aim at Supreme Court Corruption
The introduction of the Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Pramila Jayapal represents a significant legislative effort to impose ethics rules on the U.S. Supreme Court, aiming to address concerns about corrupti...The introduction of the Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Pramila Jayapal represents a significant legislative effort to impose ethics rules on the U.S. Supreme Court, aiming to address concerns about corrupti... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-03-03Jaw-Dropping: Wall Street Bonuses Have Soared 1,743% Since 1985
Wall Street bonuses have increased by 1,743% since 1985, according to a new analysis. If the federal minimum wage had grown at the same rate, it would currently be $61.75 an hour instead of $7.25. The average bonus for Wall Street employees hit a ...Wall Street bonuses have increased by 1,743% since 1985, according to a new analysis. If the federal minimum wage had grown at the same rate, it would currently be $61.75 an hour instead of $7.25. The average bonus for Wall Street employees hit a ... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-01-29Manchin Gets Thousands From GOP Megadonor After Tanking BBB
Is the democracy, when a few billionaires like Ken Langone, co-founder of Home Depot can buy politicians like Joe Manchin and reward them with donations when they vote against popular legislations like the Build Back Better, that helps so many Americ...Is the democracy, when a few billionaires like Ken Langone, co-founder of Home Depot can buy politicians like Joe Manchin and reward them with donations when they vote against popular legislations like the Build Back Better, that helps so many Americ... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-01-18Rising Chemical Pollution Crosses Crucial Planetary Boundary
A new study by the Stockholm Resilience Center warns that chemical pollution has surpassed a "planetary boundary" and now poses a threat to global ecosystems. The research found that human activity is releasing an alarming number of chemicals each...A new study by the Stockholm Resilience Center warns that chemical pollution has surpassed a "planetary boundary" and now poses a threat to global ecosystems. The research found that human activity is releasing an alarming number of chemicals each... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-01-18Scientists Decry Human Indifference to: Probable Sixth Mass Extinction
Scientists from the University of Hawai'i and the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris have published an assessment in the journal Biological Reviews, highlighting the undeniable rate of species loss and the probable sixth mass extinction. ...Scientists from the University of Hawai'i and the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris have published an assessment in the journal Biological Reviews, highlighting the undeniable rate of species loss and the probable sixth mass extinction. ... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-12-20AOC to Democratic Leaders: Time to Take the Kid Gloves Off With Manchin
It is clear that our institutions are failing us and we need to recalibrate our laws so we can move forward as a society. It is our responsibility as voters to elect a new group of younger politicians who are ready to roll up their sleeves with new i...It is clear that our institutions are failing us and we need to recalibrate our laws so we can move forward as a society. It is our responsibility as voters to elect a new group of younger politicians who are ready to roll up their sleeves with new i... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-11-20Beware the Inflationary Bogeyman
The commentary by Harvard economist Jason Furman in the Wall Street Journal revisits the theme of inflation control reminiscent of Gerald Ford's era, specifically the "Whip Inflation Now" initiative. Furman, drawing from historical parallels, sugg...The commentary by Harvard economist Jason Furman in the Wall Street Journal revisits the theme of inflation control reminiscent of Gerald Ford's era, specifically the "Whip Inflation Now" initiative. Furman, drawing from historical parallels, sugg... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-11-20Congressional Stock Trading Should Be Banned. Period.
Lawmakers with the power to be arbiters of laws that can affect the stock market, should not be allowed to trade stocks. The reason is fairly obvious and failing to do so will result in corrupt representatives and a corrupt system. There is substanti...Lawmakers with the power to be arbiters of laws that can affect the stock market, should not be allowed to trade stocks. The reason is fairly obvious and failing to do so will result in corrupt representatives and a corrupt system. There is substanti... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-11-19The Corporate Plan to Murder Medicare Runs Through Medicare Advantage
Hartmann argues that the privatization of Medicare through Medicare Advantage is leading to the destruction of "real Medicare." He highlights the recent increase in Medicare Part B premiums and the rising prices of Medigap policies. Hartmann cla...Hartmann argues that the privatization of Medicare through Medicare Advantage is leading to the destruction of "real Medicare." He highlights the recent increase in Medicare Part B premiums and the rising prices of Medigap policies. Hartmann cla... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-10-17A Smiling Sayonara from Private Equitys Pioneers
A story on how private equity is a detriment to American business and its damage to some of the biggest retailers in the nation. They often hollow the companies they invest in, take the profits and leave workers with insurmountable debt!ÂA story on how private equity is a detriment to American business and its damage to some of the biggest retailers in the nation. They often hollow the companies they invest in, take the profits and leave workers with insurmountable debt! -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2020-02-10Voters are on to Media Bias
The media is clearly making a concerted effort to sabotage the Bernie candidacy and the voters are on to it. One narrative is that he has lost ground in New Hampshire. As he voter explains, in 2016 there were only 2 candidates, so that is not a fair ...The media is clearly making a concerted effort to sabotage the Bernie candidacy and the voters are on to it. One narrative is that he has lost ground in New Hampshire. As he voter explains, in 2016 there were only 2 candidates, so that is not a fair ... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2020-02-10Republicans are now ready to cut medicare, medicaid and social security after massive tax cuts for the rich...
The Republicans never fail to disappoint when it comes to cutting vital social safety nets for the people who need it most. Trump promised to stay away from Medicaid and Social Security but his new deficit cutting budget after he doubled it in 3 year...The Republicans never fail to disappoint when it comes to cutting vital social safety nets for the people who need it most. Trump promised to stay away from Medicaid and Social Security but his new deficit cutting budget after he doubled it in 3 year... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2019-12-15Trump wants to end life saving disability benefits for hundreds of thousands of citizens
First republicans cut taxes for the rich and corporations and now in search of revenue they are looking to cut social security benefits for current and future beneficiaries. This is going to result in thousands dying, as they did under Reagan when ...First republicans cut taxes for the rich and corporations and now in search of revenue they are looking to cut social security benefits for current and future beneficiaries. This is going to result in thousands dying, as they did under Reagan when ... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2019-10-06We Need Biodiversity-Based Agriculture to Solve the Climate Crisis
Biodiversity-based agriculture is necessary to solve the climate crisis. The Earth's biodiversity has evolved over 4 billion years and can sustain life, but our fossil fuel-based economy has disrupted key climate systems and pushed species to extin...Biodiversity-based agriculture is necessary to solve the climate crisis. The Earth's biodiversity has evolved over 4 billion years and can sustain life, but our fossil fuel-based economy has disrupted key climate systems and pushed species to extin...
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