Monday, January 1, 2024
■ Today's Top News
"In general, it's hard to prove an intention of genocide because no public statements to that effect are made during the fighting," said one expert. "But these irresponsible statements about erasing Gaza will require Israel to explain why they don't reflect such an intention."
By Julia Conley
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"The global energy crisis has been a giant cash grab for fossil fuel firms," said one campaigner. "And instead of investing their record profits in clean energy, these companies are doubling down on oil, gas, and shareholder payouts."
By Julia Conley
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"He was a fearless challenger of imperialism and colonialism and used his talents behind the camera to expose genocide and war crimes, including the deceit of mainstream media," said one British MP.
By Jessica Corbett
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"The question is what do we do if he doesn't recuse himself," the Maryland Democrat said.
By Jessica Corbett
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"This behavior is unacceptable," declared Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows while her Colorado counterpart, Jena Griswold, vowed that "I will not be intimidated."
By Jessica Corbett
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"Mountain Valley Pipeline and its Southgate extension have been poorly conceived from the beginning, but today some of the communities in harm's way can breathe easier," said one campaigner.
By Jessica Corbett
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■ Opinion
The Israeli government argues that it is in a mortal fight for survival against Hamas, and therefore must take every measure, including the very destruction of Gaza, to survive. This is false.
By Jeffrey D. Sachs
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My wish for you in 2024 is to imbibe this wisdom and act on it: What is hateful to yourself, do not do to your fellow man.
By H. Patricia Hynes
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There needs to be an active, pro-democracy movement in the United States that is bigger, more visible, and more determined than the MAGA movement that seeks to destroy it.
By Will Bunch
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