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The Week in Review

April 29, 2023

Greenpeace Activists Scale Belgian LNG Terminal to Demand End to US Imports

"Many gas projects and terminals are emerging across Europe and the U.S., directly threatening the health of communities near production sites and the entire planet with disastrous environmental and climate impacts."

April 29, 2023

Ignoring Plea From Own Son, Montana Gov. Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban

David Gianforte said this week that his father, Gov. Greg Gianforte, is "concerned about his career" and is "aware that being able to stay in the position of governor is dependent on him staying in favor of the Republican Party."

April 28, 2023

'I Will Never Forget His Face,' Says Tortured Gitmo Detainee After DeSantis Denies Encounter

"He was laughing and smiling watching me being tortured on the force-feeding chair," Mansoor Adayfi said after Florida's GOP governor scorned a reporter's question.

April 26, 2023

'MAGA Economic Sabotage': 217 House Republicans Pass Debt Ceiling Bill With Harmful Cuts

"Republicans just passed a bill that would kill jobs, take away federal benefits for millions, and make everyday life for Americans more expensive," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal. "This is completely unworkable."

April 26, 2023

Refusal by Roberts to Testify Over Supreme Court Ethics Scandals Called 'Untenable'

"How does Roberts expect SCOTUS to maintain authority if they reject accountability themselves?" asked Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

April 25, 2023

Ocean Warming Study So Distressing, Some Scientists Didn't Even Want to Talk About It

"This is one of those 'sit up and read very carefully' moments," said one science journalist.

April 24, 2023

US Supreme Court's Blow to Big Oil 'Should Open the Floodgates for More Lawsuits'

"The high court's decision is a major victory for communities across the country that are fighting to hold Big Oil accountable and make them pay for the climate damages they knowingly caused," said one advocate.

April 24, 2023

'Can't Win, So They Cheat': GOP Tries to Keep Abortion Rights Off Ballot After Big Losses

"Republican lawmakers pushing these efforts want 41% of voters to block ballot initiatives that 59% of voters support. This is not democracy."

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Opinion

How Finland Virtually Ended Homelessness—and We Can Too

It turns out the very best thing to do is give people who don't have a place to live... a place to live.

Linda Mcquaig

Why I'm Saying No to the IDF as a 17-Year-Old

As my birthday approaches, I grow more and more anxious because a professional organization of trained terrorists that calls itself an army wants me to be one of them. And if I say no, a prison sentence will be the result.

Fred Hidvegi

Worker Militancy Has Fueled a Surge in Union Growth and Popularity

The labor movement is at a critical crossroads in the United States. We continue to face the extreme danger of reaction and attack, but we also have an enormous opportunity to fight back against those exploiting the working class and seeking to undermine our unity.

Cathy Kennedy, RN