Category: Common Dreams
Federal Judge blocks Trump order that has already led to ‘illegal’ expulsion of 13,000 unaccompanied children
“Today’s ruling is a critical step in halting the Trump administration’s unprecedented and illegal attempt to expel children under the thin guise of public health.” by Andrea Germanos, staff writer November 18, 2020, Wednesday, A federal…
12 Million set to lose jobless benefits after Christmas
‘About to Be Catapulted Off a Cliff’ Study Shows “With no end to the pandemic in sight, and a cutoff of nearly all federal unemployment benefits by year’s end looming on the horizon, inaction by Congress…
Progressives rally around Rep. Ro Khanna for Harris’s seat
Demanding ‘Passionate Fighter for Human Rights’ in Senate. “His voice in the Senate would be a major boost for our movement for justice,” said the Justice Democrats. by Julia Conley, staff writer November 18, 2020, Wednesday…
Trump Admin rushes to auction off Arctic National Wildlife Refuge drilling rights before Biden inauguration
The pristine reserve is home to the Gwich’in people, who call it “Iizhik Gwats’an Gwandaii Goodlit,” or, “the sacred place where life begins.” by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Monday, November 16, 2020 In what critics are…
Funded by public, promising Moderna results bolster global call for #PeoplesVaccine
‘It Should Belong to Humanity’ “It’s time for companies to live up to their human rights responsibilities and ensure the widest possible access to their innovations.” by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Monday, November 16, 2020 A…
Michigan Governor rebukes Trump aide’s call for uprising over Covid-19 measures
“I’m Not Going to Be Bullied” “Actual public health professionals do not incite violence in response to guidelines or policy that they disagree with. The purpose of public health is to help people, not endanger them.”…
McConnell readies Lame Duck push to further pack courts with Trump’s judicial appointees
“That’s His Priority as the Pandemic Rages On” “It is literally sickening to see Mitch McConnell continue to indulge his partisan obsession with confirming far-right judges, instead of taking action on the Covid pandemic that continues…
Michigan Gov. moves to shut down Line 5 Pipeline to protect Great Lakes
‘This Is a Really, Really Big Deal’ “Enbridge has imposed on the people of Michigan an unacceptable risk of a catastrophic oil spill in the Great Lakes that could devastate our economy and way of life.”…
Humans may have passed the ‘point of no return’ in climate crisis, says study—but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost
In order to roll back catastrophic carbon emissions, humans must “start developing the technologies for large-scale removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere,” says one of the study’s lead authors. by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Friday,…
American journalist Bilal Abdul Kareem wants to know if he’s on the US ‘Kill List,’
Award-winning war reporter And he’s about to have his day in court The award-winning war reporter, who says he has been the target of numerous U.S.-led airstrikes, was also wounded by Syrian tank fire while covering…
Biden given roadmap to revitalize rural America
The plan “lays a foundation for bringing economic vitality to rural communities in the face of racial injustice, economic decline, climate change, and a devastating pandemic.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Friday, November 13 Family Farm…
Longtime Union members Pocan and Norcross announce Labor Caucus to advocate for workers in Congress
“President-elect Joe Biden’s new administration gives the Democratic Party the opportunity to reprioritize working families at the center of our legislative agenda.” by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Friday, November 13 Amid a flurry of new campaigns…
As Trump whines and gaslights, here’s a reality check: he got his ass kicked in the general election
“The fact that he is a major loser does not sit well with this egomaniacal president. But his feelings can’t change the facts.” by Jon Queally “The numbers are the numbers. There is no legal or…
Biden health adviser has a plan to get pandemic under control and revive economy: Pay people to stay home for 4-6 weeks
The government “could pay for a package right now” to cover economic losses—making it possible to curb Covid-19 transmission without increasing the financial suffering associated with shutting down commerce, said epidemiologist Michael Osterholm. by Kenny Stancil,…
The Elders, founded by Nelson Mandela, warn ‘baseless accusations’ of voter fraud by Trump threaten democracy worldwide
Calling on American president to “accept the verdict” of voters, group warns of “far-reaching consequences” beyond U.S. borders. by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Thursday, November 12 A group of prominent former world leaders on Thursday expressed…
Demanding White House Climate Office and ‘fierce’ Cabinet picks, groups urge Biden to claim his ‘FDR moment’
“Democrats have a once-in-a-generation moment to deliver policies at the scale of the crises our generation is facing.” by Jon Queally, staff writer Wednesday, November 11 The left is not waiting for permission to be heard—and…
Lawyers can’t locate parents of 666 seized migrant children—121 more than previously believed
. The children were separated from their families under the Trump administration’s widely condemned “zero tolerance” immigration policy. by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Tuesday, November 10 Last month, the world was shocked and outraged to learn…
Trump refuses to admit defeat
‘Concede and Get the Hell Out’ Anger grows as Trump refuses to admit defeat “You lost, you miserable self-entitled infantile f**ker,” said famed American novelist Stephen King. by Jon Queally, staff writer Sunday, November 8…
Every Democrat who backed Medicare for all won reelection in 2020
‘Every. Single. One.’ — Ocasio-Cortez The same cannot be said for those more centrist lawmakers who continue to defend the nation’s increasingly unpopular for-profit healthcare system. by Jon Queally, staff writer Saturday, November 7 Highlighting an interesting—and…
Joe Biden Wins US Presidential Election
‘Nightmare Coming to an End’: Vanquishing Donald Trump “We, the voters, decided this!” by Common Dreams staff Saturday, November 7, 2020 After days of uncertainty amid concurrent global crises, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was declared…
Omar and Tlaib credited as ‘major factors’ in securing Biden victories in Minnesota and Michigan
“You get what you organize for,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar. “Direct voter contact wins elections,” added Rep. Rashida Tlaib. by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Friday, November 6 Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, members of the…
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon calls for beheading of Fauci and FBI chief
“I’d Put the Heads on Pikes” “Former top White House aide is advocating for the murder of two government officials for being disloyal to Donald Trump.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Friday, November 6 In the…
Trump legal adviser admits campaign Is pining for Supreme Court rescue
‘Hopefully Amy Coney Barrett Will Come Through’ “The GOP is telling the nation, on cable television, that it installed its 6-3 Supreme Court majority in order to steal elections. Believe them.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer…
With control of Senate at stake, eyes on Georgia with possibly two races headed for runoff
As races tighten for Democrats in the now crucial state, which party controls the U.S. Senate might not be known until January. by Andrea Germanos, staff writer Thursday, November 5 As vote tabulation continues in several…
