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November 05, 2023

Top News

Sanders Blasts AIPAC After Group Thanks Him for Not Demanding Cease-Fire in Gaza

The senator—under progressive pressure to change his position on Israel's war—noted that AIPAC "has supported dozens of GOP extremists who are undermining our democracy" and is "now working hard to defeat progressive members of Congress."

Jessica Corbett

Israeli Ambassador Slammed for Claiming 'There Is No Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza'

"Does he think the world is not seeing the horrific reality in Gaza? Does he think we will believe his lies?" said one peace advocate. "No, we won't."

Jessica Corbett

Diplomats Tell New York Times Israel Privately Pushed to Expel Gazans to Egypt

Israel has been accused of waging a genocidal war as multiple plans to ethnically cleanse Gaza have surfaced.

Jessica Corbett

'Let Gaza Live!': A Month Into Israeli War, Massive US Protests Demand Cease-Fire

"We came here to let our voices be heard," said one demonstrator in Washington, D.C. "Every human is entitled to basic human rights, not killing kids, not torturing people."

Jessica Corbett

US Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Amid Calls for Federal Law

One lawyer said it is "proof that these laws are consistent with the Second Amendment and can—and should—be upheld by courts across the country."

Jessica Corbett

1,500+ Israelis Urge ICC Action on 'War Crimes and Genocide' in Gaza

"Persistent impunity has created the conditions for the consolidation of the Israeli apartheid regime, which is intent on committing ethnic cleansing and genocide of the Indigenous Palestinian population," says the open letter.

Jessica Corbett

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UN Human Rights Body Issues 'Scathing' Report on Sweeping US Violations

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Opinion

The UAW Is Leading the World Toward a May Day to Remember

If May 1, 2028, arrives without signed contracts for America’s unionized auto workers, UAW president Shawn Fain has now made plain, these workers don’t plan on walking out alone.

Sam Pizzigati

The Public Purse Should Fund the Public Good, Not Private Profits

Extending the CHIPS program conditions on stock buybacks to all firms receiving federal contracts, subsidies, and grants should be a no-brainer.

Sarah Anderson

Now Is the Time to Listen to Palestinian Priorities

This bizarre U.S.-western understanding of the so-called conflict, that an oppressor has ‘rights’ over the oppressed, has enabled Israel to maintain a military occupation over Palestinian Territories that has lasted for over 56 years.

Ramzy Baroud

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