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Julia Conley, staff writer
The statement of administration policy marked the first time the executive branch has backed statehood for Washington, D.C.
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Brett Wilkins, staff writer
One racial justice advocate said that there are "no victories today," for "justice would mean George Floyd is still with us."
Matthew Hoh
No greater bleeding wound exists for the United States in the world than the unending Global War on Terror.
Julia Conley, staff writer
After years of lobbying political candidates and lawmakers in Washington to support Medicare for All and helping to bring the issue to the forefront of the healthcare debate in the 2020 election, advocate Ady Barkan announced Tuesday he is bringing the fight to his home state of California.
Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"The time is now to get big money out of politics, and move to the public funding of elections," said Sen. Bernie Sanders in response.
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Jake Johnson, staff writer
The members of Congress note that Americans for Prosperity, a Koch-funded advocacy group, mounted a "full-scale campaign" in support of the justice's confirmation.
Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"We are in a civilization-altering moment in our history and it's time for America's political leaders to muster the courage and moral clarity to pass the Green New Deal," said the Sunrise Movement's executive director.
Noel Healy, Angela Carter
US President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate could spark a transformative shift in global climate action—if the U.S. and Canada embark on a fossil fuel production phase out.
Julia Conley, staff writer
"The coronavirus pandemic has been used as grounds to block journalists' access to information sources and reporting in the field."
Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"It is human actions that are driving famine and hunger, and it is our actions that can stop the worst impacts."
Common Dreams staff
"The Green New Deal envisions a ten-year national mobilization to fight the interconnected economic, social, racial, and climate crises gripping our country," said a statement from AOC's office.
