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Congress Can End the Yemen War This Summer, Despite Trump

June 9, 2019

Congress Can End the Yemen War This Summer, Despite Trump By Hassan El-Tayyab – Published in Truthout June 8th, 2019 On April 16, President Trump vetoed one of the most historically significant pieces of legislation to emerge from Congress during his presidency: S.J.Res.7, the Yemen War Powers Resolution. This bill would end U.S. military involvement in the Saudi…

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Five Thoughts On Venezuela

May 1, 2019

1. It’s against international law for a country to seek regime change in another county. Recognizing the VZ opposition and supporting this coup attempt is illegal. 2. We must reject the coup in VZ and support dialogue being called for by the UN, Mexico, Uruguay, and the Vatican. If the VZ people want to…

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50 Group Coalition Letter Calling for No War and No Sanctions in Venezuela

April 2, 2019

Thanks to the 50 advocacy groups that signed this coalition letter calling for no sanctions and no war in Venezuela! It was sent to every Representative and Senator on Tuesday April 2nd, 2019. Who are we? We are a diverse coalition of national peace, immigrants rights, veterans, faith based and economic justice advocacy groups representing…

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JFP Welcomes Passage of Barbara Lee Amendment to Sunset 2001 AUMF

June 29, 2017

JFP Welcomes Passage of Barbara Lee Amendment to Sunset 2001 AUMF June 29, 2017 Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced a repeal of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) as an amendment to the Department of Defense appropriations bill. Her amendment, which would sunset the 2001 AUMF after eight months, was passed by…

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Why Is the ‘New York Times’ Swiftboating J Street?

July 27, 2015

On July 23, the New York Times published an op-ed by Shmuel Rosner, political editor at The Jewish Journal and a senior fellow at The Jewish People Policy Institute, which made the following claim: There are American organizations (such as J Street) that support goals that barely any Israeli agrees with, that nevertheless flaunt the pro-Israel label. No explanation…

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Media Refs Should Call Foul on Bogus Arguments Against Iran Deal

July 14, 2015

The deal on curbing Iran’s nuclear program and lifting sanctions is done. Bernie Sanders called it a "victory for diplomacy." Hillary Clinton backed the deal. So did theCongressional Progressive Caucus. So did Pope Francis. Congress will have about 60 days to review the deal and, if it wishes, vote on a resolution of disapproval and pass such a…

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Sign the petition: Congress: Oppose IMF Assault on Greek Democracy

June 30, 2015

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Let’s Celebrate a Fast Track Defeat National Day of Gloating

June 16, 2015

Let me be perfectly clear, as President Obama might say. I’m not claiming that fast track trade negotiating authority is defeated for now. Unlike some people, I do care what Mama Don’t Allow. But suppose it were true that fast track is defeated for now. Then I would propose that we celebrate a "National Day of Gloating" for the defeat of fast…

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How Bernie Sanders Can Kill the 1%’s TPP Trade Deal

June 9, 2015

The DC press says it’s getting down to the wire on a possible vote in the House on fast track to substantially pre-approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership and other pending trade deals, with a vote possible as early as Thursday. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who was a close second in a recent straw poll of Wisconsin Democrats, has called…

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NYT: Taxing Wealthy & Cutting Pentagon Make Sanders “Unelectable”

June 4, 2015

On Sunday, in the course of an article about Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders attracting huge crowds in Iowa, the New York Times told us that some of Mr. Sanders’s policy prescriptions — including far higher taxes on the wealthy and deep military spending cuts — may eventually persuade Democrats that he is unelectable in a…