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Two Down. Two to Go.

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  SHARED TO EDUCATE AND INFORM REGARDING ELECTION ISSUES! Two Down. Two to Go. Yesterday, two congressmen quit rather than face expulsion. Today, Congress comes for the other two. Blue On the Ballot Apr 15 Something is happening in Washington that has never happened before. Yesterday, Eric Swalwell resigned. Tony Gonzales announced his retirement. Both faced near-certain expulsion votes over sexual misconduct. Two stinkers down, two to go (albeit for different reasons). Cory Mills, Republican, FL-7. And Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Democrat, FL-20. Mills is under Ethics Committee investigation for six categories of misconduct: domestic violence, threatened revenge porn, campaign finance violations, profiting from federal defense contracts while in Congress, misusing congressional resources, and exaggerating his military record. Two women have accused him of violence or threats. A Florida judge issued a restraining order. His own Republican colleagues, Mace, Greene, and Luna, have al...
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The Moment to Act Is Now

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  My grandfather was born in Hungary. I (Max) have relatives who survived the Nazi invasion, lived in Hungary after World War II, and then decided to flee to Australia when the Soviets invaded in 1956. So, I feel a connection to the country, and reveled in the  ousting of the authoritarian leader, Viktor Orbán , on Sunday. It should give us hope for seizing our country back from the authoritarian tactics being imposed here.    This is why we need every member and local to find a way to participate in May Day, which marks International Workers’ Day and is the next gathering time for labor and the forces that defend our democracy to demand what we need for our schools and colleges.    Start by signing up for the  All Member Zoom Meeting this Thursday, at 7 p.m.  And look at our  toolkit  for ideas about how to have your local participate.   We are asking every local to have a plan — plan a walk-in before school or a walk-out at the en...
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CC Newsletter 14 April- Rising Conflicts, Fragile Futures — And Remembering Ambedkar

COUNTERCURRENTS  NEWSLETTER POSTED IN IT ENTIRETY DUE TO ITS  GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE....   Dear Friend, This issue comes at a time of intensifying global tensions. The deepening crisis around Iran, the continuing devastation in Gaza, and widening fault lines across West Asia reflect a dangerous drift toward prolonged conflict. Alongside, we carry critical analyses on imperial power, resistance in Lebanon, the persistence of the Palestinian struggle, and the broader moral and political consequences of war. We also bring reflections on climate justice, democracy, and the shifting directions of Indian foreign policy. Amid these turbulent times, we also mark Ambedkar Jayanti. We extend our greetings to all our readers and present a special package of articles engaging with the life and thought of B. R. Ambedkar, whose ideas continue to illuminate struggles for justice, equality, and human dignity. We invite you to read, reflect, and share. LATEST ON WAR ON IRAN- Dangerous W...
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