Thanks to the Electoral College, leftists have perhaps the final say this November over whether democracy can hold on for at least another four years, or if fascism will take root and infect all facets of the federal government for decades to come.
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The Killing of Large Species Is Pushing Them Towards Extinction
The vast majority of the world’s largest species are being pushed towards extinction, with the killing of the heftiest animals for meat and body parts the leading cause of decline, according to a new study.
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Richest 0.00025% Owns More Wealth Than Bottom 150 Million Americans
"U.S. wealth concentration seems to have returned to levels last seen during the Roaring Twenties."
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As Brexit Stumbles Towards No Deal, Calls Escalate for a Second Referendum
Fears that Ireland will stand fast on its border claims are among the most pressing concerns still dogging the Brexit deal, which could ultimately force a new referendum.
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Three-Quarters of American Voters Want to Tax the Rich More
A new poll involving 1,993 people from Feb. 1-2 found that 76% of registered voters surveyed think wealthy Americans should pay more taxes.
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How Police, Private Security and Energy Companies Are Preparing for a New Pipeline Standoff
In tar sands conflict, law enforcement has engaged in a coordinated effort to identify anti-pipeline camps and monitor protesters, modelled off the militarized response at Standing Rock in 2016.
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How Big Dairy Pushed Fattier Milks into U.S. Schools
The Trump administration has worked closely with the dairy lobby, allowing fattier, sweeter drinks’ reintroduction to American schools despite heavy opposition.
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Occupy the Super Bowl: Atlanta's School System Suffers As Football Fever Reigns
Atlanta's public school personnel face a bleak economic future while the city is guaranteeing hundreds of millions of dollars for its Super Bowl host site.
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Warren’s Push for a Wealth Tax Could Be a Game Changer
Warren’s proposal would levy a modest annual tax on the 75,000 wealthiest households in the country — or roughly the top 0.1 percent.
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Trump EPA Won't Limit 2 Toxic Chemicals In Drinking Water
The EPA's decision means that two toxic chemicals contaminating millions of Americans' tap water will remain unregulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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Free Speech, Hassan Nasrallah and Other Victims of Internet Censorship
Companies like Facebook and Google do the bidding of the U.S. government by censoring "dangerous" sites. But at what point do the tech giants themselves represent a proto-fascist danger to free speech?