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Over the decades the ADL has established itself as a one-stop research depot for media when it comes to antisemitism, writes @aripaul. commondreams.org/opinion/mai…

Why the Mainstream Media Should Stop Using the ADL as Their Go-To Antisemitism Source | Common...

The group uses dubious reporting methods and tends to conflate right-wing racial extremism with pro-Palestine speech and activity.

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This country is still being created—out of the same chaos and greed, the same structural racism, the same ignorance and cruelty—that was present in 1776, and you and I and everyone else are the ones creating it. commondreams.org/opinion/all…

Wake Up America: All Humans Are Created Equal! | Common Dreams

The Declaration of Independence is not merely as a gold-covered lie meant to be plunked in front of the White House as a symbol of American greatness—to be endlessly glorified and endlessly ignored...

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Today, the benefits of conserving wildlife corridors might be just as much about the social as the biological. commondreams.org/opinion/wil…

In an Era of Hardening Borders, Wildlife Corridors Bridge Peoples and Species | Common Dreams

​From Costa Rica to Colorado, wildlife corridors have been about the connections people make when they care about animal mobility.

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Elon Musk, the world's first trillionaire, bragged publicly about "feeding USAID into the wood chipper." commondreams.org/news/elon-m…

Trillionaire Elon Musk's Destruction of USAID Takes Food Aid From Millions on Brink of Famine |...

"Now in its third consecutive year of famine, Sudan received nothing."

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"Are you sufficiently loyal to the president? If the answer is no, it will result in the denial of lifesaving disaster relief, funding for research into cures, the closure of Head Start offices, and more." commondreams.org/news/vought…

Alarm Grows Over Vought Plan to Give Trump Cronies Control of Federal Grant Money | Common Dreams

"The test will be a simple one: Are you sufficiently loyal to the president? If the answer is no, it will result in the denial of lifesaving disaster relief, funding for research into cures, the...

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"The future of Colombia must be decided by the Colombian people—not American politicians with their own agenda.​" commondreams.org/news/trump-…

Democratic Lawmakers Condemn Trump Effort to 'Tip the Scales' in Colombia Election | Common Dreams

"The future of Colombia must be decided by the Colombian people—not American politicians with their own agenda."

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The bright light comes from insurgent Democrats from Texas to Maine who are coming to Congress to join the progressive core there and may challenge the leadership posts of Jeffries and Schumer in January 2027, writes @RalphNader. commondreams.org/opinion/cow…

Why Won't the Cowardly, Corrupt Democratic Leadership Act to Impeach Trump? | Common Dreams

​Small wonder that the huge number of Americans who despise Trump also do not trust the Democratic Party, which the media describes month-after-month as being in disarray.

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Fromm was right that art captures human experience better than abstraction ever could, and the art of basketball, through the brilliance of these Knicks, captures hope better than any essay I could write, including this one. commondreams.org/opinion/kni…

What the Knicks Can Teach Us About Surviving Unprecedented Times | Common Dreams

On Wednesday night, the Knicks embodied what Kaba and Fromm theorized. Hope as remaining present. Hope as remaining committed. Hope as continuing to work when you are 29 points down and the other...

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On weapons, energy, and tech, Europe is groping toward a declaration of independence from America, writes @johnfeffer. commondreams.org/opinion/heg…

Pete Hegseth's D-Day Remarks Prove the US Is No Longer an Ally to European Democracy | Common Dreams

Hegseth has attempted to remind Europeans of how much the United States came to their aid during a time of crisis, and he has attempted to warn them of grave threats lying beyond their borders. Mr....

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The 1% have the money and, for now, control of the politics. The 99% have the majority, the moral case, and a growing refusal to be distracted from who is actually picking their pockets, writes @EdPomfret of @FightInequality. commondreams.org/opinion/elo…

Elon Musk Is the World's First Trillionaire—Let's Make Sure He's the Last | Common Dreams

Musk’s trillion does not materialize from genius. It is extracted from systems that workers built, that governments subsidized, and that the public is now invited to applaud.

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In reality, of course, Trump has been one of the most bellicose presidents in modern American history, writes @RBReich. commondreams.org/opinion/tru…

Yes, Trump Did Promise No New Wars | Common Dreams

His failing war in Iran and his campaign pledge not to start any wars should be held against Republicans in the House and Senate. They’re partly responsible.

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"Outside of armed conflict, premeditated killing is referred to as murder," said one expert. commondreams.org/news/tren-d…

'More Lawless, Performative Killing': Trump Says US Strike Executes Alleged Leader of Venezuelan...

"Outside of armed conflict, premeditated killing is referred to as murder," said one expert.

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"Rather than pour billions more into the agency that murdered her, we must abolish ICE and build systems rooted in equity and basic human dignity," @RepSummerLee said after the death of Haitian immigrant Daphy Michel was ruled a homicide. commondreams.org/news/abolis…

'Abolish ICE,' Summer Lee Says After Haitian Immigrant Daphy Michel's Death Ruled a Homicide |...

Congresswoman Summer Lee renews her call to abolish ICE after Haitian immigrant Daphy Michel's death was ruled a homicide.

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"Now that the federal government has abandoned antitrust enforcement in favor of cronyism and runaway consolidation, state attorneys general must step in to block this deal," said one critic. commondreams.org/news/doj-ap…

'This Fight Isn't Over': Opponents Turn to State AGs After DOJ Approves Paramount-Warner Merger |...

"Now that the federal government has abandoned antitrust enforcement in favor of cronyism and runaway consolidation, state attorneys general must step in to block this deal," said one critic.

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UK Palestine Action Activists Hit With ‘Completely Disproportionate’ Terrorism Sentences for Israeli Weapons Sabotage ​Amnesty UK said the defendants "were sentenced as terrorists because prosecutors want to make an example of them." commondreams.org/news/palest…

UK Palestine Action Activists Hit With ‘Completely Disproportionate’ Terrorism Sentences for...

​Amnesty UK said the defendants "were sentenced as terrorists because prosecutors want to make an example of them."

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Sanders Announces Rally with Mamdani in Support of NY Progressive House Candidates commondreams.org/news/mamdan…

Sanders to Rally With Mamdani in Support of NY Progressive House Candidates | Common Dreams

Sen. Bernie Sanders joins NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani to endorse progressive candidates for US House. Rally for big ideas, not big money.

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“This ruling is a significant win for millions of Americans." commondreams.org/news/aca-tr…

Court Blocks 'Illegal' Trump Rule That Created Barriers to Affordable Care Act Coverage | Common...

Federal court ruling blocks Trump administration's harmful healthcare rule, protecting affordable coverage for millions. Advocates celebrate victory, but the fight isn't over. Will you stand with us...

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Trump Super PAC to Hold $1 Million-Per-Plate Fundraiser as Hunger Surges commondreams.org/news/trump-…

Trump Super PAC to Hold $1 Million-Per-Plate Fundraiser as Hunger Surges | Common Dreams

MAGA, Inc. to host $1 million-per-plate fundraiser at Trump's golf course. Critics slam event as benefiting wealthy over working class.

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Judge Orders Trump Admin to Swear $1.8 Billion Slush Fund 'Is Not Happening' Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has insisted that the plan to pay taxpayer funds to Trump allies is dead. But he hasn't said so under oath. commondreams.org/news/judge-…

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Swear $1.8 Billion Slush Fund 'Is Not Happening' | Common Dreams

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has insisted that the plan to pay taxpayer funds to Trump allies is dead. But he hasn't said so under oath.

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“The money that Trump wants to burn on war should instead be spent on the needs of the American people, including restoring funding for healthcare, food, housing, and climate action,” said one critic. commondreams.org/news/republ…

While Slashing Food Aid and Healthcare, GOP Advances Trillion-Dollar Military Budget | Common Dreams

“The money that Trump wants to burn on war should instead be spent on the needs of the American people, including restoring funding for healthcare, food, housing, and climate action,” said one critic.

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