From CommonDreamsIf you were born in the 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s in the United States or Canada, there’s a good chance you are familiar with the song “Baby Beluga.” The song, which is about a young whale swimming in the ocean with its mother, was written by Raffi Cavoukian, a Canadian singer-lyricist who was once called “the most popular children’s singer in the … [Read more...] about Musician Raffi on Music, Healing the Planet, and How Crisis Can Bring Opportunity
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'Victory': Federal Judge Invalidates Latest Trump Effort to Kill DACA
From CommonDreamsPublished on Sunday, November 15, 2020byCommon Dreams'Victory': Federal Judge Invalidates Latest Trump Effort to Kill DACA "This is a victory for our courageous plaintiffs, DACA-eligible youth across the country, and all of our communities."byAndrea Germanos, staff writer 0 CommentsPeople hold signs during a rally in support of the … [Read more...] about 'Victory': Federal Judge Invalidates Latest Trump Effort to Kill DACA
Why Can’t Inner-Ring Democrats Just Say ‘No’ to Billionaires?
From CommonDreamsPublished on Saturday, November 14, 2020 by Inequality.orgWhy Can’t Inner-Ring Democrats Just Say ‘No’ to Billionaires? The problem runs even deeper than Donor Class donations.bySam Pizzigati 0 CommentsFormer New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg attends his rally held at The Rustic on February 27, 2020 in Houston. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty … [Read more...] about Why Can’t Inner-Ring Democrats Just Say ‘No’ to Billionaires?
After Trump’s Payouts Are Gone, What Happens to Farmers?
From CommonDreamsPublished on Saturday, November 14, 2020 by Think Forward Blog / IATP After Trump’s Payouts Are Gone, What Happens to Farmers? Here are a handful of immediate steps new leadership could take. byBen Lilliston 0 CommentsClose to $40 billion in agriculture-related payments this year mask structural problems in a badly broken market that doesn’t … [Read more...] about After Trump’s Payouts Are Gone, What Happens to Farmers?
Public Development Banks Funding Fossil Fuel Industry
From Shingetsu News Agency CD (Portland) — Climate and social justice campaigners have labeled a global summit bringing together over 450 public development banks a missed opportunity of historic proportions after the gathering concluded with no commitment to stop funding fossil fuel projects. “There is no excuse for the continued funding of billions of … [Read more...] about Public Development Banks Funding Fossil Fuel Industry