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Kamala Harris to Snub Climate Forum in Favor of Big Donors
The previous day, Harris told donors she wasn't “comfortable” with Medicare for All.

Trump-Tied Operatives Register as Foreign Agents of Libyan Wealth Fund
This latest filing comes as warring Libyan factions ramp up foreign influence and lobbying operations.

Portland Anti-Fascist Coalition Shows Us How We Can Defeat the Far Right
Communities looking to deal with similar far-right threats can learn from the anti-fascist coalition's success.

US Is Obstructing Treaty to Ban “Killer Robots”
The call for a ban is backed by global public opinion and experts.

We Are Already Living on an Orwellian Planet
It’s obviously time to act on a global scale.

Trump Claims He’s Mulling a Deal to Buy Greenland, Even Though It’s Not for Sale
The government of Greenland clarifies that, of course, it is not on the market.

The Democratic Field Shrinks as Hickenlooper Heads Back to Colorado
Hickenlooper billed himself as a moderate Democrat and a pragmatic alternative to progressive candidates.

Bernie Sanders: If Israel Bans Members of Congress, It Shouldn’t Receive US Aid
Sanders, who is Jewish, pushed back against Trump's claim that it's anti-Semitic to criticize Israel's government.

Guatemala’s Next President Offers Few Plans to Address Crime and Corruption
Guatemala’s next leader will be Alejandro Giammattei, a right-wing former national prison director.

Stacey Abrams Applauded for #FairFight2020 Initiative Against Voter Suppression
Abrams's new initiative targets unlawful suppression tactics like the ones she faced in her gubernatorial race.