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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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'Time to Deliver': House Democrats Pass Build Back Better Act With Zero GOP Votes

"Our work will not stop until the Build Back Better Act passes the Senate without any weakening of these popular provisions," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

Jake Johnson ·


Kevin McCarthy Derided Over 'Unhinged' 8-Hour Speech Against Build Back Better Act

"McCarthy has now shown more anger about making child care affordable than he has about the insurrection on January 6th," said Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones.

Jake Johnson ·


Markey Amendment Would Redirect 1% of Funds From 'Bloated' Pentagon to Address Climate Crisis

"Increasing military spending as we watch increasing temperatures is not simply ineffective, it is immoral."

Jake Johnson ·


'Sacrifice and Solidarity' Pay Off as Striking John Deere Workers Win Bigger Wage Hike

"Our members' courageous willingness to strike in order to attain a better standard of living and a more secure retirement resulted in a groundbreaking contract."

Jake Johnson ·


Sanders Says Deficit Concerns 'Seem to Melt Away' When It's Time to Fill Pentagon Coffers

The Vermont senator called out fellow lawmakers for approving a $778 billion military budget while claiming the government "can't afford" climate action and Medicare expansion.

Jake Johnson ·


'If You Care About Inflation,' Says Jayapal, 'Then Pass the Build Back Better Act'

"Let's cut child care costs in half, let's cut prescription drug pricing costs significantly... Those are the things that are going to cut costs for Americans."

Jake Johnson ·


$285 Billion Tax Cut for the Rich Is Now 2nd Most Expensive Piece of Build Back Better

"The whole initiative seems deliberately sculpted to hand the American right a weapon to bludgeon Democrats ahead of the election."

Jake Johnson ·


'Obscene': Pfizer, BioNTech, and Moderna Are Raking in $3.9 Million in Profits Per Hour

"Just a few companies are making millions of dollars in profit every single hour, while just two percent of people in low-income countries have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus."

Jake Johnson ·

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