Category: Common Dreams
Indigenous Rights, climate action groups among those championing Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary
“It’s time that Indigenous people have authority over stolen land.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Thursday, December 10, 2020 The national women’s rights organization UltraViolet on Wednesday became the latest group to call on President-elect Joe…
Surge in layoffs spotlights cruelty of Trump-GOP refusal to boost unemployment benefits
‘Deeply Disturbing’ “The nation’s health and economy are going backwards, not forwards, because Republicans and the leader of their party have spent months doing the very opposite of what is needed.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer…
Rich nations hoard vaccines while 90% of people in poor countries denied ‘escape route from pandemic’
“Unless something changes dramatically, billions of people around the world will not receive a safe and effective vaccine for Covid-19 for years to come.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Nine out of…
‘Pandemic profits’ of billionaires could fully fund $3,000 stimulus checks for every person in US
“America’s billionaires could pay for a major Covid relief bill and still not lose a dime of their pre-virus riches.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Wednesday, December 9 America’s 651 billionaires have gained so much wealth…
Sanders leads Senate demand for $1,200 stimulus checks over ‘Get-Out-of-Jail Free Card’ for corporations
“The American people need help and they need help now.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Wednesday, December 9 Rejecting the bipartisan coronavirus relief plan currently under negotiation on Capitol Hill as “totally inadequate,” Sen. Bernie Sanders…
Trump White House proposes Covid relief plan with $0 weekly unemployment boost
“The president’s proposal starts by cutting the unemployment insurance proposal being discussed by bipartisan members of the House and Senate. That is unacceptable.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Wednesday, December 9, 2020 The Trump White House…
Imagine, Still, John Lennon remembered
by Abby Zimet, Further columnist Tuesday, December 8, 2020 On December 8, 1980, a crazy man with a gun shot and killed John Lennon outside his New York City apartment; this week marks 40 years here,…
Millions of tenants ‘headed for absolute disaster’ after new year, owing average of nearly $6,000 in rent and utilities
“This is like a Charles Dickens novel. It’s an evolving story of how people at the bottom are suffering.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Tuesday, December 8 Without a coronavirus relief package centered on helping working…
On first day in Office, LA County District Attorney George Gascón announces move to end cash bail
“I recognize for many this is a new path… Whether you are a protester, a police officer, or a prosecutor, I ask you to walk with me.” by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Monday, December 7 On…
Think your health care is covered? Beware of the ‘junk’ insurance plan
by Michelle Andrews December 4, 2020 Looking back, Sam Bloechl knows that when the health insurance broker who was helping him find a plan asked whether he’d ever been diagnosed with a major illness, that…
Sanders opposed to relief plan that gives ‘no financial help’ to tens of millions of people
“Given the enormous economic desperation facing working families in this country today, I will not be able to support the recently announced Manchin-Romney Covid proposal unless it is significantly improved.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Friday,…
Indigenous water protectors take direct action against Minnesota tar sands pipeline
‘Strong Hearts to the Front!’ Construction on the Enbridge Line 3 extension—which will transport up to 760,000 barrels of the world’s dirtiest oil daily—began earlier this week, despite strong Native opposition. by Brett Wilkins, staff writer…
On the verge of renewed economic carnage,’ the Squad demands relief prioritizing working people
“The next Covid-19 relief package must include stimulus checks,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib. “There is no good reason to exclude it.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Sunday, December 6 With “the economy on the verge of…
Trump demands names of 27 congressional Republicans who acknowledged Biden’s victory
Two right-wing lawmakers insist Trump won the election, while 220 GOP members of the House and Senate—roughly 88 percent of congressional Republicans—refuse to say either way. “Send me a list,” Trump tweeted, “of the RINOs” who…
Federal Judge orders Trump Administration to fully restore DACA, ‘huge victory’ for immigrants,
“It opens the door for more than a million immigrant youth who have been unfairly denied their chance to apply for DACA,” said the director of the Justice Action Center. by Jessica Corbett, staff writer December…
Abysmal jobs report puts new pressure on McConnell for Covid relief
‘One Person Standing in the Way’ “Instead of passing a relief bill, Senate Republicans have been confirming judge after judge—filling the federal bench while Americans fill hospitals across the country.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Friday,…
Colorado high school students post video pleading with local authorities to ban fracking
“We shouldn’t be afraid for our health when we step outside our own houses,” says one of the students in the video. by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Students at a Colorado high…
Tlaib says lack of stimulus checks in bipartisan relief plan shows ‘disconnect’ between Senate and people
“There may not be bipartisan support for an additional check” among Republican and Democratic lawmakers, said Rep. Rashida Tlaib, “but there is support outside of Congress.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Tuesday, December 1 Democratic Congresswoman…
Trump reportedly raises over $150 million for non-existent ‘Election Defense Fund’
‘All About the Grift’ “Small donors who give to Trump thinking they are financing an ‘official election defense fund’ are in fact helping pay down the Trump campaign’s debt or funding his post-presidential political operation.” by…
Climate movement takes on big oil at the Hague
‘Historic Moment’ Friends of the Earth vs. Shell “This is actually ‘the People versus Shell,’ a company that has got away with greenwashing for too long.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Representing…
As US hospitalizations hit new record, Fauci warns pandemic not expected to ease for holidays
As travelers ignored warnings, Thanksgiving marked the 24th consecutive day of more than 100,000 new daily Covid-19 cases in the United States. by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Friday, November 27 After millions of people crowded into…
Trump skips G20 pandemic preparedness meeting as Covid-19 cases surpass 12 million in US
“The president is not only missing from his post, but he’s encouraging a mutiny.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Saturday, November 21, 2020 After briefly attending the virtual G20 summit from the White House’s Situation Room…
Utah lawmakers seeking to legalize drivers running over street protesters
“Legislators are considering a bill that would let drivers off the hook for mowing down protesters.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Friday, November 20, 2020 Utah lawmakers are being condemned this week for advancing a bill…
Trump Admin rejected plan to provide mental healthcare to separated families
‘Heartlessness Mixed With Political Power’ “The pain this administration has inflicted on so many children and their families is infuriating.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Thursday, November 19, 2020 Along with pushing the White House immigration…
