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Ben-Zion Ptashnik

Ben Ptashnik directs national campaign efforts for the National Election Defense Coalition. He is a two-term Vermont State Senator and 45-year activist and organizer working in the antiwar, civil rights, environmental, sustainable development, and organic food and cooperatives movements. He is a cofounder of the Justice Action Mobilization Network.

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Dec 10, 2017
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Rev. Edward Pinkney Imprisoned for Fighting the Whirlpool Corporation

Rev. Pinkney, a social justice activist in Benton Harbor, Michigan, was sentenced to serve up to 10 years in prison.
by
Victoria Collier &
Ben-Zion Ptashnik,
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December 16, 2014
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News Analysis

Convicted With No Evidence by an All-White Jury, Black Community Leader Rev. Edward Pinkney Faces Life in Prison

Rev. Edward Pinkney faces life in prison on charges many claim are trumped up.
by
Victoria Collier &
Ben-Zion Ptashnik,
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December 12, 2014
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Top 10 Epic Reasons Why Americans Should Give a Sh*t About Voting

Democratic elections must be part of the central commons we build together. To change everything, we need everyone.
by
Victoria Collier &
Ben-Zion Ptashnik,
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October 30, 2014
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Protesters Gain Detroit Water Shut-Off Moratorium, Demand Investigation of Suspected Rampant Corruption

Activists successfully forced a moratorium to the water shut-offs after thousands protested and rallied in downtown Detroit. New actions are planned for late August to protest discrimination and…
by
Victoria Collier &
Ben-Zion Ptashnik,
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August 17, 2014
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Election Rigging, Dark Money in Cantor’s “Upset” Loss to Koch Stealth Candidate

November’s political races will feature an all-out battle for control of the US Senate.
by
Ben-Zion Ptashnik &
Victoria Collier,
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June 22, 2014
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A National Call to Link Arms for Democracy

Americans only have a small window of opportunity to break the grip of moneyed interests on our government.
by
Victoria Collier &
Ben-Zion Ptashnik,
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May 31, 2014
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