Articles ~ 2 Actions ~ Updates for May 1 events – New & Revised (from Adrienne Fong)

– Please post events on Indybay even if event is digital: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12     Thank you to all who are – See Indybay for other events. Articles: A. Hundreds of protesters, some carrying guns in the state Capitol, demonstrate against Michigan’s emergency measures https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/30/michigan-protests-coronavirus-lockdown-armed-capitol    See event # 7 B. Cops roll into huge Civic Center… Continue reading

Bernie Sanders Facing Increased Pressure to Unsuspend His Campaign

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HOW NEW YORK GOV. ANDREW CUOMO IS USING THE PANDEMIC TO CONSOLIDATE POWER

Akela LacyApril 28 2020, 11:54 a.m. (theintercept.com) NEW YORK ELECTION officials’ decision on Monday to cancel the June Democratic presidential primary was just the latest in a series of moves by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration to consolidate power and shut out progressives in the state. The state based its decision to cancel… Continue reading

Workers Gear Up for Major May Day Strike in Pushback Against Unsafe Conditions Amid Pandemic

April 29, 2020 by Common Dreams One organizer explained that the goal is to “push back with large numbers against the right-wing groups that want to risk our lives by reopening the economy.” by Andrea Germanos, staff writer  6 Comments Amazon employees hold a protest and walkout over conditions at the… Continue reading

Articles ~ Actions ~ Events, Wed. Ap. 29 – Fri. May 1 (from Adrienne Fong)

♥ Hold in your thoughts all parents and children – especially single parent households that are “Sheltering in Place” ♥ – Please post events on Indybay even if event is digital: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12     Thank you to all who are – See Indybay for other events. ARTICLES: A. The U.S. plans to lend $500 billion to large… Continue reading

Demand Grows for Biden to Address Tara Reade Allegations as Democrats Wrestle With #MeToo Hypocrisy

April 28, 2020 by Common Dreams “Republicans already basically dismiss sexual assault allegations against their co-partisans out of hand; if Democrats do the same for the leader of their party it will do a great deal to move us back to the pre-#MeToo past.” by Andrea Germanos, staff writer  54 Comments… Continue reading

‘Demoralizing’ New Michael Moore Film Attacks Climate Movement at a Time When Solutions Should be at the Forefront, Say Critics

April 28, 2020 by Common Dreams “Throughout, the filmmakers twist basic facts, misleading the public about who is responsible for the climate crisis.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer  137 Comments The new film from Michael Moore is coming under fire from climate activists. (Photo: POTH/publicity still) A new film produced by… Continue reading

Here’s How to Cover Uninsured Americans During the Pandemic

April 28, 2020 by Politico Empowering Medicare to cover our health needs is comprehensive and cost-effective. by Bernie Sanders  24 Comments For the duration of this crisis, under the act, Medicare will cover all medically necessary health care, including prescription drugs, for the uninsured, whether those who have recently lost their… Continue reading