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Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson

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Jake Johnson is a staff writer for Common Dreams.


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Historic Exxon, Chevron Profits Signal 'All-Out War on American Consumers'

"Instead of providing badly needed relief to consumers, they spent over $32 billion to enrich their wealthy shareholders while forcing American families to foot the bill."

Jake Johnson ·


'Dangerous for Us All': Elon Musk, World's Richest Man, Completes Twitter Takeover

"Musk's plans will leave the platform more vulnerable to security threats, rampant disinformation, and extremism just ahead of the midterm elections."

Jake Johnson ·


'A Terrifying Document': Critics Say Biden Nuclear Policy Makes the World More Dangerous

"This Nuclear Posture Review continues decades of nuclear overkill, doubles down on needless weapons programs, and fails to advance overdue reforms."

Jake Johnson ·


European Oil Giants Report 'Obscene' Profits as Millions Face Deadly Energy Crisis

"The likes of Shell are treating families like cash machines," said one United Kingdom union leader.

Jake Johnson ·


In Historic First, IEA Predicts Demand for All Fossil Fuels Will Soon 'Peak or Plateau'

Stressing that "peaks and plateaus aren't enough" to curb runaway warming, one climate advocate said governments "must ensure a rapid phase-out of fossil fuels begins immediately."

Jake Johnson ·


New Survey Suggests Populist Economic Message Can Help Dems Prevail in Midterms

A message emphasizing stagnant wages and GOP ties to price-gouging corporate interests can help Democrats beat back an "onslaught" of Republican attacks, a new memo argues.

Jake Johnson ·


'A Sobering Moment': UN Warns Planet Could See Cataclysmic 2.9°C of Heating by 2100

"These alarming findings merit a transformative response at COP27," said the president-designate of the upcoming climate talks.

Jake Johnson ·


'Belongs Nowhere Near the US Senate': Oz Says Local Politicians Should Play a Role in Abortion Decisions

"After months of trying to hide his extreme abortion position, Oz let it slip on the debate stage on Tuesday," said a spokesperson for John Fetterman's campaign.

Jake Johnson ·

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