News & Views | New Project Exposes Absurdity of "Centrism"

[Independent, Non-Profit Newscenter since 1997](   [Donate to Independent Media]( Keep Independent Media Strong --------------------------------------------------------------- News & Views | 09.20.17 Feature...   [Centrism.biz: Scathing New Parody Site Rips Mask Off 'Zombie Neoliberalism']( by Jake JohnsonTo become a certified centrist, you simply need to love inaction, indifference, and the murderous Saudi regime.       News... [man shoots gun]   [Gun Stocks Surge as Trump Pushes to Ease Export Regulations for Assault Weapons]( by Jessica CorbettHuman rights expert warns against flooding "world with the American disease" of gun proliferation.       [Spanish Civil Guard police have stormed several Catalan government ministries in an attempt to stop the region's independence referendum on October 1, which has been deemed illegal by the Spanish government in Madrid. (Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images)]   [Street Protests Erupt as Spain Accused of Stomping on Democracy in Catalonia]( by Andrea GermanosSeizure of voting materials and detentions of officials were 'perpetrated by violating the rule of law,' says Catalan president.         [Experts 'Running Out Of Adjectives' as Hurricane Maria Slams Puerto Rico]( by Julia ConleySize and strength of latest storm called "horrifying" as relentless and unprecedented hurricane season continues.         [Latest GOP Plan 'Is Even Worse for Women's Health Than Previous Repeal Bills']( by Jessica CorbettSurprise! Bill written by two male Republicans would strip basic reproductive care from millions of women.         [Trump Health Secretary Thinks Medicaid Is Wasteful, But Not Lavish Private Flights]( by Jake Johnson"HHS won't pay for Obamacare enrollment but they have plenty of cash for Secretary Tom Price's private jet lifestyle."         [Exposing Problematic Role as News Arbiter, Facebook Under Fire Over Myanmar]( by Julia ConleyRohingya activists report being banned by the social media site for reporting on atrocities in Myanmar.     [More News...](  Views...   [We Cannot Go on Like This. It Is Time to Talk to North Korea]( by Tom FowdyThough negotiations would certainly not be easy, they remain the better option compared to Trump's threats and the risk of war.       [A comprehensive plan for the economic reconstruction of our communities—connected to the urgent imperative of a large scale transition in our energy and transit systems—can define the first key element in a compelling political program around which to organize to defeat Trumpism.]   [After the Storms: Defeating Trumpism, Rebuilding America]( by Gar Alperovitz, Ted HowardThe present crisis long pre-dates Donald Trump.       [The domination of “breaking news”—increasingly defined by episodes of violence, natural disasters and celebrity/political outrages and lurid scandals—is rampant.]   [The Censorious Vortex of the “Flash News” Barons]( by Ralph NaderSoundbite journalism is phasing out comprehensive reporting in mainstream media.         [Trump’s Tax Plan: A Billion or Three for Guys Like Him]( by Bob LordIf the president's tax plan passes, it'll be like he's cutting himself a check from the Treasury.         [Graham-Cassidy: Maybe the Worst Republican Health Proposal Yet]( by Josh Bivens, Hunter BlairThe completely cynical bill is Trumpism in a nutshell. It is a raw negative-sum redistribution of resources to those currently in power, one that lacks any policy depth at all and simply repeals the ACA and slashes Medicaid.         [Urgent: Forced Takeover of Catalan Government Institutions by Spanish Police]( by Thomas S. HarringtonThe people of Spain's Catalan region are in the streets as the Spanish government suspends autonomy and seizes ballots ahead of upcoming referendum.     [More Views...]( Newswire... - [Are Oil and Gas CEOs Getting Paid to Pollute?]( - [U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Calls for Removal of a Class of Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products]( - [Bipartisan Group of Security, Ethics and Investigations Experts Urge Senators to Support Legislation Protecting the Independent Special Counsel]( [more newswire...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Follow us on Facebook]( | [Follow us on Facebook]( | [Follow us on Twitter]( Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community. An independent, non-profit newscenter since 1997. Our Mission: To inform. To inspire. To ignite change for the common good. Sent to {EMAIL} because you're subscribed to the 'Daily News' list [Click here to manage your email preferences.]( [Common Dreams]( PO Box 443, Portland, Maine 04112 | 207.775.0488 Common Dreams is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your contribution is tax deductible. EIN: 20-3368194.