From CommonDreamsNow that Donald Trump’s baseless lies about voter fraud have been summarily dismissed by the courts, perhaps some attention can be paid to the true threat to free and fair elections: systemic and massive voter suppression. Voter suppression, not voter fraud, could have critically important effects in Senate runoff elections in Georgia that will … [Read more...] about In Georgia It Will Be Voter Turnout vs. GOP Voter Suppression
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Rouhani to Biden: If US Comes Back to Nuclear Deal, So Will Iran
From CommonDreamsIranian president Hassan Rouhani was asked Tuesday in an interview with a state-owned news outlet under what conditions Iran would return to the 2015 nuclear deal with the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5), including the U.S., plus Germany (+1) He replied, “A thing we are saying today is that if tomorrow morning the P5 + 1 … [Read more...] about Rouhani to Biden: If US Comes Back to Nuclear Deal, So Will Iran
Five Things House Progressives Can Do to Advance Medicare for All
From JacobinIf you are among the majority of Americans who want the government to guarantee health care to all, the … [Read more...] about Five Things House Progressives Can Do to Advance Medicare for All
Blackstone CEO Celebrates “Huge Increases in Rents” as Millions Face Eviction
From JacobinThe world’s largest private equity firm has bankrolled campaigns against rent control and been accused by the United Nations of fueling a global housing crisis. Now, as millions are threatened with eviction during the pandemic, Blackstone’s top executive is … [Read more...] about Blackstone CEO Celebrates “Huge Increases in Rents” as Millions Face Eviction
Australia Has Engineered New Levels of Border Cruelty — and Exported Them to Europe
From JacobinAustralia’s “Sovereign Borders” When elected in 2018, Australia’s current prime minister Scott Morrison brought to his Canberra office a trophy shaped like an Asian fishing boat, emblazoned with the words “I Stopped These.” It is a self-congratulatory reminder of Morrison’s role as … [Read more...] about Australia Has Engineered New Levels of Border Cruelty — and Exported Them to Europe