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October 18, 2023

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Amid House Speaker Chaos, GOP Confess Attack on Social Security, Medicare Still Top Priority

"Raise your hand if you DON'T want a speaker of the House who is hellbent on cutting your hard-earned Social Security and Medicare," said one Democratic state lawmaker.

'Not In Our Name!' Hundreds Arrested at US Capitol as Jewish-Led Protest Demands Gaza Cease-Fire

"Cease-fire is the first step to stop the ongoing genocide by the Israeli military of the over 2 million Palestinians in besieged Gaza," asserted Jewish Voice for Peace.

Brazil Inquiry Calls Bolsonaro 'Author' of Attempted Coup, Recommends Indictments

The congressional probe's rapporteur said the former far-right president and his supporters are culpable for the "greatest attack on democracy in our recent history."

US Vetoes Brazil Security Council Resolution Calling for 'Humanitarian Pauses' in Gaza

"Once again the U.S. cynically used their veto to prevent the U.N. Security Council from acting on Israel and Palestine at a time of unprecedented carnage," said Human Rights Watch.

800+ Legal Scholars Say Israel May Be Perpetrating 'Crime of Genocide' in Gaza

"The ongoing and imminent Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip are being conducted with potentially genocidal intent."

'Train Wreck': Company Behind CP2 Gas Export Project Has History of Environmental Violations

"It's supposed to be a very clean type set up, but we're not seeing it here down where I live," one local advocate and expert said.

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600+ Western Writers, Artists Back Call for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza

Despite 'Bullying' Tactics, Jim Jordan Goes Down Again in Second Vote for Speaker

Sanders, Brown Lead Resolution in Solidarity With Striking UAW Workers

House Progressives Grill Blinken Over Failure to Provide Info on Status of Gaza Civilians

Biden Staffers Report Silencing of Dissent in White House on Gaza Horror

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Opinion

A Cease-fire Would Save Countless Lives in Gaza, Including Hostages

This isn’t just about hostages; it’s about respect for human life across borders.

Why Are California’s Public Pension Funds Still Gambling Workers’ Savings on Fossil Fuels?

CalPERS and CalSTRS—collectively representing $780 billion and 2.5 million members—must act on their fiduciary duty and responsibly phase out fossil fuel holdings.

Shana DeClercq,Lindsay Meiman

In the Name of Children in Gaza, We Must Denounce US Complicity in Israeli War Crimes

Rather than demand an immediate ceasefire as Israeli forces destroy Palestinian civilian life in Gaza, the Biden administration is actively working to further provide cover for Israeli forces.

Miranda Cleland

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