Abbreviated Pundit Roundup: No, it's not an Omnicold. It puts deadly strains on hospitals.
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Forbes:
7 Deaths From Omicron Covid-19 Coronavirus Variant In UK, Showing It’s Not The ‘Omicold’
Well, so much for those “Omicold” claims about the Omicron variant. The Omicron variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-Co
Celebrating the wins: Our team’s work to advocate for President Biden’s judicial nominees
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Here at Daily Kos, we believe in fighting hard for what matters and celebrating the wins whenever possible. We’ve been through highs and lows, but when we win, we win big.
This year, the Daily Kos activism team launched a long-term campaign to confirm prog
News Roundup: Manchin tries to kill Biden infrastructure plan for good; omicron posing big new risks
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In the news today: Sen. Joe Manchin faced harsh statements from the White House and fellow Democrats today after he appeared on Fox News to claim he now opposed the Build Back Better framework even though he had been negotiating with Joe Biden directly on it
Columbia’s student workers union unveils the university’s hypocritical liberal persona
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by Alexandra Martinez
This article was originally published at Prism
Six weeks after it began, the student workers’ unfair labor practices strike at Columbia University has become the largest ongoing labor strike in the nation. The union has been on s
Milwaukee prepares for 2022 special election to succeed its longtime mayor
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The U.S. Senate on Thursday night confirmed Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett as ambassador to Luxembourg, a move that ensures there will be a 2022 special election to succeed him at home.
Barrett, who is a former Democratic congressman and three-ti
Liberian nationals and advocates call for extension to the LRIF program
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by Alexandra Martinez
This article was originally published at Prism
The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) program is set to expire Dec. 20, leaving thousands of eligible Liberian nationals at risk of deportation by next summer when current D
Beloved movie depicting life and career of superstar Selena inducted into National Film Registry
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The biopic depicting the life of beloved Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez has been inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. The 1997 film titled Selena, starring Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos, was
Nuts & Bolts—Inside a Democratic campaign: Gift your donors a holiday break
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Welcome back to the weekly Nuts & Bolts Guide to small campaigns. Today I want to talk about something that happens to me every election cycle. In fact, I can guarantee you that at least one candidate is going to read this diary, hang
Haitian migrants call for an end to Title 42 and deportations as ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy resumes
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This story was originally published at Prism.
Thousands of Haitian migrants and asylum-seekers have been deported to Haiti since September through Title 42, but those who have remained are now subject to being returned to Mexico through President Joe
Omicron is coming for Red America, but it's too late for many of them to do anything about it
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As we approach the two-year mark for the COVID-19 pandemic in this country, about 91% of Democratic voters have received at least one dose of the three major vaccines approved to protect against the virus, all of which have been available (roughly) since las
Yes, hormones can literally be lifesaving for trans and nonbinary youth, says new study
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Sometimes research comes in what feels like the aftermath of a truth a community—especially a marginalized community—already knows and accepts. That doesn’t mean the science is any less important, of course, especially when we’re still in the stages o
Jimmy Carter risked his life to help save Ottawa by lowering himself into a melting nuclear reactor
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President Jimmy Carter is arguably the most beloved former president in recent memory. His reputation has only grown since he left office because of his relentless humanitarian work and the clear decency of his character. He is the oldest living president in
Anti-vaxx Chronicles: Vaccines and masks were such a joke, but his mom isn't likely laughing
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This series documents stories from the Herman Cain Awards subreddit. tracking the COVID mis- and disinformation on Facebook that is leading to so many deaths. Today’s cautionary tale is Brad.
White House issues blistering statement after Manchin, on Fox, says he's a 'no' on BBB
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In a move that has the Biden White House coming very, very close to labeling him a liar, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin appeared on Fox News today to give what appeared to be a final shooting-down of Joe Biden's ambitious domestic agenda, known as «Build B
Expert: 'Same people who become pregnant and give birth are the same people who have abortions'
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The New York Times attempted to paint a picture of the typical abortion patient in the week after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday to allow a Texas ban on abortions after six weeks. The newspaper wrote, separating each line with a new paragraph, that the typ
King family calls for protests on MLK Day weekend to push for passage of voting rights bills
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That it’s taking an act of protest from Martin Luther King Jr.’s family, along with dozens of civil rights groups, to call for a “no celebration” of MLK Day in order to pressure Congress to pass the federal voting rights bill is incompr
'I am looking for justice': Woman who survived being shot in the head by Border Patrol files claim
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The brutality at the hands of U.S. border agents is again on full display. A Mexican woman who was left with lifelong injuries after being shot in the head by a Border Patrol agent has filed a claim against the United States, the Associated Press (AP) re
DeSantis' critical race theory attack ensures schools won’t teach about successful slave rebellion
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on critical race theory earlier this year included rules that require only teaching a “faithful” interpretation of U.S. history, which means only good tales of an American Army fighting oppressive British rule. On Dec
Winter. It’s that time of year again, and for those of us in regions where it gets cold, our thoughts turn to snow, mittens, and hot toddies. Some of my favorite things as winter rolls around? The comfort of sitting in front of a fireplace toasting marshmal
Abbreviated Pundit Roundup: Redistricting as a not-so-secret Republican weapon
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Let’s dig right in!
Retired U.S. Army generals Paul D. Eaton, Antonio M. Taguba, and Steven M. Anderson write for The Washington Post that the American military should be prepared for insurrection following the 2024 presidential
News Roundup: And so this is omicron; that feeling when you almost like Liz Cheney; and ... cats
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As omicron surges, Christmas—that bright and wintry holiday that atheists, agnostics, and Christians alike tend to enjoy—looms. Across the world, those who enjoy a big meal, a sparkling tree, and exchanging gifts (though not necessarily tho
Daily Kos Week in Action: Fighting against child poverty and Big Tech's toxic influence
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Hello again Daily Kos Community, and welcome back to Daily Kos Week in Action, a new series from the Daily Kos Activism team! Each week, we’ll check in to share the issues we’re working on, and get feedback on where you think we should focus our future ef
Conservative megadonor reportedly wants Illinois mayor to take on Democratic governor
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Multiple media outlets reported Thursday that billionaire Ken Griffin, who is the wealthiest person in Illinois, is willing to spend at least $150 million to defeat Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker if Republicans nominate his preferred slate in the Jun
Millions of Americans go hungry while corporations choose to waste food rather than risk profit
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by Kinko Kiema
This story was originally published at Prism.
More than 38 million people experience hunger or food insecurity in the U.S., yet one-third of all food produced for consumption goes to waste. In the absence of government s
Deadly tornado shows how companies value their employees, this week in the war on workers
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My colleague Gabe Ortiz has been following the story of workers at a Kentucky candle factory who were threatened with firing if they tried to escape a deadly tornado. Those Kentucky workers aren’t alone.
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Il
Connect! Unite! Act! Do you have a favorite film of 2021?
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Connect! Unite! Act! is a weekly series that seeks to create face-to-face networks in each congressional district. Groups meet regularly to socialize, get out the vote, support candidates, and engage in other local political actions that help our progressive
Oregon scientists unveil 'strategic forest reserves' plan to mitigate climate change
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The Pacific Northwest holds a special distinction in the United States for its clusters of biodiverse forests and vast wildernesses. Those natural wonders just may serve as a key component when it comes to fighting climate change, according to a study re
Study finds 1 in 5 nurses want to quit their careers as pandemic takes extreme toll on mental health
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While health care workers have been providing care for thousands across the country, little to no care is available for them—especially mental health care. In the past two years, hospitals nationwide struggled with a rise in hospitalizations due to th
Report from House Oversight Committee emphasizes how Trump deliberately suppressed COVID-19 data
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On Feb. 25, 2020 Nancy Messonier, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, gave a somber warning of what lay ahead. Americans, said Dr. Messonier, should expect “disruption to everyday life may be severe.“ She e
'Stop the Steal' organizer's testimony reveals clear links to sedition-minded House members
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Criminals aren’t always the brightest bulbs on the marquee, but even the least savvy of these fiends do what they can to cover their tracks. The ambulatory TruckNutz who planned the Jan. 6 Capitol coup, on the other hand? They’re like if Jeff Dahmer
Anti-vaxx Chronicles: 'Beloved' police officer was a freedom-loving wolf, or so he thought
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This series documents stories from the Herman Cain Awards subreddit, tracking the COVID mis- and disinformation on Facebook that is leading to so many deaths. Today’s cautionary tale was a cop.
Liz Cheney is going for the jugular. It may be the only way out
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Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, vice chair of the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack, is acting with the urgency of a woman whose days may be numbered. As she stares down the political headwinds of Donald Trump's fury, Cheney's political future is undoub
Prosecutor’s conspiracy case against ‘antifa’ appears based on same old antisemitic Soros smear
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The antisemitism that animates so much of Republican politics seems to just keep popping out unbidden, particularly the right-wing devotion to the garbage conspiracy theory blaming George Soros as the source of everything they want to demonize as an existenti
Texas Republicans use prison gerrymandering to boost GOP power
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One of the most alarming things about a recent Dallas Morning News analysis of how Texas’ state prison and jail populations factor into redistricting lies in a brief paragraph under the “corrections” section. The paper does a stunnin
Five Republican governors demand National Guard vaccination mandate exemption
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The Republican governors of five states are asking (or demanding, depending how you read it) that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III exempt their states’ National Guards from the military’s vaccination requirements. Separately, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott anno
Voting Rights Roundup: New Pennsylvania maps represent major break with past GOP gerrymanders
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Programming Note: The Voting Rights Roundup will be taking a break for the holidays but will return the week of Jan. 8.
Leading off
● Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania's bipartisan legislative redistricting commission gave initial approval to new maps on Thursda
Abbreviated Pundit Roundup: Omicron is coming but there's some good news about how it's hitting S.A.
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Joseph G Allen/WaPo:
Our playbook to fight covid-19 is outdated. Here are 10 updates for 2022.
Make rapid antigen tests the gold standard for testing instead of PCR tests.
Yes, PCR tests are more sensitive than antigen tests, but the time lag in rep
News Roundup: Manchin's egomania might be insurmountable; parliamentarian shmentarian
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Hello Friday, folks! The weekend is here. If you need to do last-minute shopping for holiday events, make sure you wear a mask and wash your hands! The only time I ever hope that there is a hell is when I think about rich people like Sen. Joe Manchi
Watchdog group says newfound docs about Kanye West's 2020 run show he was likely a 'GOP plant'
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To most of us, Kanye West’s short-lived presidential run was just one more sideshow to the existing circus surrounding everything former President Donald Trump touched in 2020.
West was largely dismissed, and some even felt that perhaps he was going throug
In devastating blow to family separation victims, Justice Department ends settlement negotiations
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In a devastating development for thousands of children and parents who were forcibly separated and traumatized by the previous presidential administration, the Justice Department has ended settlement talks with families who have filed legal action agains
