To keep Barrett off the Supreme Court, Schumer must fight like a defense attorney with a client on death row
by David Segal and Zephyr Teachout, New York Daily News
on October 04, 2020
The confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, if it goes through, could mean the end of the Affordable Care Act, same-sex marriage and reproductive rights. To what remains of anti-corruption laws after Citizens United, what remains of gun safety laws, and what remains of the Voting Rights Act. A 6-3 majority led by Chief Justice John Roberts would create a bulletproof hard-right court.
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US intelligence sources discussed poisoning Julian Assange, court told
by Ben Quinn, The Guardian
on October 04, 2020
Extradition hearing told spying operation at Ecuador embassy included plot to take baby’s nappy.
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Tax Revelations and Corporate Media Won’t Defeat Trump
by Norman Solomon
on October 04, 2020
The big banner headline across the top of the New York Times homepage as Tuesday got underway -- “TRUMP’S TAXES SHOW CHRONIC LOSSES AND YEARS OF TAX AVOIDANCE” -- might give the impression that Donald Trump is finally on the verge of political downfall. Don’t believe it for a moment.
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The Supreme Court Vacancy Is in the Hands of the House of Representatives
by David Swanson
on September 28, 2020
I know the common story is that the Supreme Court vacancy is a matter for the U.S. Senate.
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Earth to Presidential Debate Moderators: “I’m Burning Up”
by Jeff Cohen
on September 28, 2020
A new petition asks presidential (and vice-presidential) debate moderators not to remain silent on climate, as they have in the past.
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Kafka On Acid: The Trial Of Julian Assange
by Felicity Ruby, Arena Online
on September 20, 2020
Julian Assange needs to wake before dawn to get from Belmarsh Prison to the Old Bailey courthouse, where his extradition hearing resumed on 7 September, for four weeks.
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Journalists Need to Be Clear About a Clear Threat to Democracy
by Joshua Cho, FAIR
on September 20, 2020
When the president of the United States has:
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Demilitarize! Joining the BLM & Anti-War Movements
by Marcy Winograd, LA Progressive
on September 20, 2020
Say his name: George Floyd. Say her name: Breonna Taylor. Say his name: Bangal Khan. Say her name: Malana.
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The Ongoing And Unjustifiable Persecution Of Julian Assange
by Andy Worthington, Educate
on September 13, 2020
A hugely important struggle for press freedom is currently taking place in the Old Bailey in London, where, on Monday, three weeks of hearings began regarding the proposed extradition to the US of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks.
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Kevin Zeese: Irreplaceable
by David Swanson
on September 13, 2020
Kevin Zeese was a major constant reliable presence in the movement for peace and justice.
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