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June 19, 2023

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140+ Experts to Rich Nations: Redirect Trillions in Public Money to Curb Climate, Inequality Crises

"Stopping climate breakdown is not rocket science," said one scholar. "Governments need to stop subsidizing fossil fuel companies; international banks need to cancel the external debts of Global South countries; and we need to tax extreme wealth."

Kenny Stancil

Coalition Convenes in DC to Fight 'American Death Sentence' of Poverty

"Until our nation's leaders invest the great riches of this nation in ensuring equal justice for all, beginning with the poor and low-wealth of this nation, we cannot be silent," said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber.

Jake Johnson

As UN Members Adopt Oceans Treaty, Campaigners Urge Countries to Quickly Ratify Deal

"It is now up to governments to seize this opportunity," said one campaigner, "and to turn all their ocean-related commitments into action by signing and ratifying the treaty as soon as possible."

Julia Conley

'No More Time to Waste': WMO Analysis Finds Europe Is Fastest-Warming Continent

"This annual report is just a snapshot of the state of Europe's climate. It provides a sobering picture," said one expert. "Extreme weather killed 16,000 people in Europe last year, mostly due to the effects of the summer heat."

Jessica Corbett

'India Is on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis': 100+ Die Amid Scorching Heatwave

"The consequences of climate injustice are starkly visible," said Amnesty International India.

Kenny Stancil

15-Year-Old Among Palestinians Killed in Israeli Raid on Jenin Refugee Camp

"The killings highlight Israel's resort to unnecessary lethal force fueled by international impunity," said one human rights group.

Julia Conley

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Opinion

Daniel Ellsberg: A Friend and Peacemaker Who Did So Much More Than Leak the Pentagon Papers

Many know him as the man who leaked the Pentagon Papers, but for those of us who labor for peace and disarmament, it’s the 50 years of peace activism that followed that have been the most inspiring.

Rev. John Dear

Nuclear Winter Won’t Solve Global Heating

The increase in nuclear weapons does not make our world safer and cannot address today’s challenges.

Mads Flarup Christensen

Partial Freedom: What Juneteenth Looks Like for Prisoners Like Us

If our ancestors were able not only to survive but also sometimes thrive in the face of enslavers’ disregard for their humanity, so can we.

Antoine Davis,Darrell Jackson

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