Wednesday, November 15, 2023

■ Today's Top News 


Violence Related to Water Scarcity Surges to All-Time High

"Protecting civilian water infrastructure and resources and developing water-governance structures that are just and equitable are necessary for both peacebuilding and peacekeeping," said one water researcher.

By Julia Conley
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'This Is Madness': Supreme Court Denies Solitary Confinement Appeal

Rep. Cori Bush, who is leading the End Solitary Confinement Act, argues that "we are using taxpayer money to torture people."

By Brett Wilkins
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AOC Leads New Cease-Fire Push as Gaza Children Suffer

"We are profoundly shocked by the grave violations of children's rights in the context of armed conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory," a letter from 24 lawmakers to Biden said.

By Olivia Rosane
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68% of US Public Wants Gaza Cease-Fire: Poll

The Reuters/Ipsos poll also found that support for Israel had dropped by nearly 10 percentage points since the last edition on October 12 and 13.

By Olivia Rosane
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Fossil Fuel Firms 'Building Bridge to Climate Chaos'

An updated database shows that more than 1,000 oil and gas companies around the world are planning to expand their planet-wrecking infrastructure.

By Jake Johnson
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'Hospitals Are Not Battlegrounds': UN Relief Chief Sounds Alarm as Israel Raids al-Shifa

"The protection of newborns, patients, medical staff, and all civilians must override all other concerns," said Martin Griffiths, the United Nations' emergency relief coordinator.

By Jake Johnson
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■ Opinion


A Framework for Peace in Israel and Palestine

A cease-fire and the immediate release of all hostages in Gaza must urgently be followed by a political process that would end decades of violence, repression, and misery.

By Jeffrey D. Sachs
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Wannabe Führer Donald J. Trump Must Be Stopped

Preventing the former president from being reelected should be the primary goal of all progressive forces from this point on.

By C.J. Polychroniou
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Pharmacists Refuse to Fill a Prescription for Disaster

They are walking out across the country for better working conditions and a commitment to increasing staffing levels needed to perform their job safely and effectively for the patients they serve.

By Rosalyn Vellurattil
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