All News Articles for 2017-09-25

Monday, September 25, 2017
#AdaptAndResist: More Than 200 Protesters Demand Senators Reject Graham-Cassidy
Organizers estimate over 100 demonstrators were arrested, with many being dragged away
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'Our Momentum Is Unstoppable': Workers Celebrate as Target Announces $15 Minimum Wage
"Never underestimate the power of organizing."
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healthcare protests 200+ Organizations Denounce Profound Impact of Latest Trumpcare Bill
Groups are concerned the proposal would "decimate the Medicaid program," defund Planned Parenthood, and rescind measures that make care more affordable
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Trump's Threats Seen As Declaration of War by North Korea
As Americans hope for diplomatic talks, Trump's rhetoric leads North Korea to warn it's prepared to defend itself
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Hundreds of immigration rights activists gather on June 1, 2017 in front of the White House to denounce the immigration crackdown by the Trump Administration.  (Photo: Stephen Melkisethian/flickr/cc) Dozens Arrested After Protesters Block ICE Office in Bid to Halt Couple's Deportation
It's "like a living funeral, counting down the days that my parents are torn away from me," says 24-year-old Jason Ramos.
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Tony Blair speaks at the 2017 Concordia Annual Summit at Grand Hyatt New York on September 18, 2017 in New York City. Tony Blair Says Bernie Doesn't Have the Answers (Public Opinion Says Otherwise)
"Blair, who's earned millions consulting for Gulf royals, says he's worried by things like tuition free college."
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A resident of puerto rico Calls for More Relief Intensify as Puerto Rico Descends Into Humanitarian Crisis
Officials describe "apocalyptic" conditions with limited food and water and no electricity, urging Congress to increase aid to the hurricane-ravaged island
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Critics Call for Investigation Into Jared Kushner's Use of Private Email Server
President's son-in-law and top advisor set up a private email server during the Trump campaign's transition to power
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'no ban' protest sign With New Travel Ban, Trump Doubles Down on 'Government-Sanctioned Discrimination'
"President Trump's original sin of targeting Muslims cannot be cured by throwing other countries onto his enemies list."
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"Alaska would get 3 percent more funding between 2020 and 2026 than under current law, and Maine would get 43 percent more funding during that time period," the Washington Post observed of the latest draft of the Graham-Cassidy legislation. Desperate GOP Resorts to 'Blatant Bribery' in Bid to Save Floundering Trumpcare Bill
Sens. Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy added an abundance of sweeteners to their bill in an attempt to win over skeptical colleagues
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