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A coalition of progressive lawmakers, union leaders, and social justice advocates on Thursday unveiled the "People's Charter," a political agenda intended to outline how working people can come together to transform the U.S. from a country that works for "the privileged and powerful few" to one that "cares for all of us." (Photo: People's Charter) News
Demanding a Nation That 'Cares for All' Not Just the Wealthy Few, Progressives Unveil People's Charter
"The People's Charter provides folks with something that is outside of [Biden's] politics to vote for."
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Bernie-Inspired Organizers and Rhode Island Voters Deliver 'Crystal Clear Message' With Progressive Primary Wave
"No one is entitled to their seats," said Medicare for All advocate Cynthia Mendes after winning a high-profile race. "If you're not working for people, you will be replaced."
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Activist group Earth Strike NYC announced a frontline coalition gathering in Brooklyn's Sunset Park to support UPROSE in its campaign for local community-led climate justice at the Communities Strike for Climate Over Colonialism rally and march on September 27, 2019. (Photo: Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images) News
115+ Groups Unveil 'Transformational' Actions for Next President to Kick Off Climate Justice Agenda 'From Day One'
"We demand the next president commits to end fossil fuels, hold polluters accountable, and stand up for climate justice and human rights."
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If Defeated by Booker in Democratic Primary, McGrath Urged to Hand Over Surplus Millions to Topple McConnell
"Donors don't want their money going into a slush fund for McGrath’s future campaigns or to bonuses for losing consultants. They want to defeat one of the worst senators in history, Mitch McConnell."
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Then-Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) News
After Sanders Exits Race, Climate Campaigners Thank Him for 'Raising the Bar' and Urge Biden to 'Step Up'
"Sanders has been a constant, fearless voice for people and the planet, advocating for the bold ideas and real solutions like the Green New Deal, which met the scale of what is needed to avoid climate catastrophe."
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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during the "Bernie's Back" rally in Queensbridge Park in New York City on October 19, 2019. News
Working Families Party, Justice Democrats, Other Progressive Groups Endorse Bernie Sanders Ahead of Key Contest in Michigan
"In a race where the stark contrast couldn't be clearer between Bernie and Biden, it's critical for progressives to stay in the fight."
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Progressive Groups Launch #NeverBloomberg Campaign, Demanding Top Democrats Oppose Former New York Mayor's Run
The Working Families Party and the Center for Popular Democracy are among the groups intending to march on Bloomberg's New York townhouse on Saturday.
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To Hold 'Lawless President' to Account, Nearly 30 Groups Urge Pelosi to Start Trump Impeachment Inquiry Now
"Our families, friends, communities, country, and planet deserve a party that chooses people over politics—and that starts with your willingness to take bold, moral leadership."
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Protesting 'Poverty Wages' and Exploitation, Uber and Lyft Drivers Go on Strike Across the Globe
"The gig economy is all about exploiting workers by taking away our rights. It has to stop."
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Advertisers Urged to #DropFox by Outraged Activists
"No matter what time of day you advertise on Fox News, you support the network's extremism and bigotry."
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