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November 08, 2023

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NGOs Call for Attendees of Paris Aid Conference to Back Gaza Cease-Fire

"We call on states to live up to their joint and individual responsibility to cooperate in providing humanitarian assistance," said one group leader. "They cannot sit by and witness this suffering any longer."

Jessica Corbett

100+ Congressional Staffers Stage Walkout Demanding Their Bosses Back Gaza Cease-Fire

"We demand our leaders speak up: Call for a cease-fire, a release of all hostages, and an immediate de-escalation now."

Brett Wilkins

Students Demanding Protection for Pro-Palestinian Activism Arrested at House Hearing on Campus Speech

"Palestinian students deserve to speak on the genocide of their families," said one protester as they were led out of the room by police.

Julia Conley

Coalition Warns Against 'Fiscal Commission' That Would Fast-Track Social Security Cuts

"The only reason to create a fast-track, closed-door commission is to overthrow the will of the American people by cutting their hard-earned benefits," said Social Security Works president Nancy Altman.

Jake Johnson

EU Scientists 'Can Say With Near Certainty' That 2023 Will Be Hottest in 125,000 Years

Noting the global temperature records "obliterated" thoughout the year, one expert said that "the sense of urgency for ambitious climate action going into COP28 has never been higher."

Jessica Corbett

'Effects of the Chemical in the Air Are Unknown': Explosion at Texas Petroleum Processing Plant

The explosion resulted in a massive fire as residents in and around the town of Shepherd were ordered to stay inside and turn off their HVAC systems to avoid contact with the toxic smoke and particles in the air.

Common Dreams Staff

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Opinion

From Fear to Freedom: A New Vision for Progressive Solidarity in Israel-Palestine

An unconditional ceasefire to halt the violence on both sides must be the immediate priority. But while ceasefires are crucial, they are not enough.

Peter Bloom,Camila Vergara

Who’s Drinking Netanyahu’s Genocidal Amalek Kool-Aid?

Religious nationalism may be soaring in Israel, but that’s not the trend in America.

Ariel Gold

Destroying Free Speech Rights Does Not Promote Safety on Campus

It is precisely in times of heightened crisis and fear that university leaders must remain steadfast in their commitment to free speech, open debate, and peaceful dissent on campus.

David Cole

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