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Brett Wilkins

Brett Wilkins

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Brett Wilkins is staff writer for Common Dreams.

 
 

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'Let's Get It Done': House Set to Vote on Build Back Better Act After CBO Score Released

"It's time to invest in paid leave, child care, universal pre-k, home care, climate action, affordable housing, healthcare, immigration reform, and so much more. It's time to Build Back Better."

Brett Wilkins ·


'Hallelujah!': Justice Advocates Rejoice at 11th-Hour Halt to Julius Jones Execution

"There is much to say about the problems with sentencing Julius Jones to life in prison without the possibility of parole. But today... an innocent man's life has been spared."

Brett Wilkins ·


'Morally Repugnant': Video Shows Israeli Troops Waking, Photographing Palestinian Kids

One Israeli human rights group said the incident illustrates "how arbitrarily the routine of the lives of Palestinians living under occupation is disrupted, and how easily soldiers violate their rights."

Brett Wilkins ·


'The Time Is Now': 200 Activists Arrested While Demanding Biden, Congress Defend Voting Rights

"We are here today to send a message that President Biden must take action now to ensure the promise of our democracy and protect our freedom to vote."

Brett Wilkins ·


'Inappropriate Giveaway of Galactic Proportions': Outrage Over $10 Billion Taxpayer Gift to Bezos Space Obsession

"No," said Sen Bernie Sanders. "Congress should not provide a $10 billion handout to Jeff Bezos for space exploration as part of the defense spending bill. Unbelievable."

Brett Wilkins ·


With 'Powerful Evidence' of His Innocence, Advocates Demand Clemency for Julius Jones Ahead of Thursday Execution

A lethal injection is scheduled despite the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board having recommended commutation two separate times.

Brett Wilkins ·


'We Need to Get Our Priorities Right': Bernie Sanders a 'No' on $778 Billion Pentagon Budget Vote

"Isn't it strange how even as we end the longest war in our nation's history concerns about the deficit and national debt seem to melt away under the influence of the powerful military-industrial complex?"

Brett Wilkins ·


'Lighting the Fuse on a Massive Carbon Bomb': Biden Rebuked on Eve of Drilling Lease Sale

"It's hard to imagine a more dangerous, hypocritical action in the aftermath of the climate summit."

Brett Wilkins ·

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