Friday, January 5, 2024

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Clarence Thomas Told He 'Must Recuse' in Trump 14th Amendment Case

“The American people deserve a fair and impartial review of Trump v Anderson, free from any conflicts of interest."

By Jon Queally
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'The Alternative to Democracy Is Dictatorship,' Warns Biden

"The guy who claims law and order stands for lawlessness and disorder," said the Democratic president in speech ahead of third anniversary of January 6 insurrection. "Trump's not concerned about your future, I promise you."

By Julia Conley
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'May You Rot in Hell, Wayne': LaPierre Resigns From NRA Before Corruption Trial

The outgoing gun lobby chief cited health reasons for the move. One critic responded that "for decades, Wayne LaPierre functioned without a heart and half a brain so he must be in very dire straits."

By Jessica Corbett
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'Outrageous': Azerbaijan Picks Former Oil Exec to Head COP29

"Is there a point at which legitimate climate advocates cease legitimizing COP?" asked one campaigner. "It's more than clear this gathering has been fully co-opted by fossil fuels."

By Jake Johnson
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CNN Admits 'Disturbing' Israel-Palestine Coverage Policy 'Has Been in Place for Years'

"It's Israel's way of intimidating and controlling news," said one critic.

By Julia Conley
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Amid Fears of Wider War, US Reportedly Drafting Plans to Bomb Yemen

"Biden's support for Israel's Gaza war ties the U.S. to Israel's escalatory cycle that may result in American soldiers dying in yet another Middle East war," warned one analyst.

By Jake Johnson
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■ Opinion


We Still Have Not Learned the Lessons of January 6

And why we need a roadmap for more safe and secure elections in 2024 and beyond.

By Michael Waldman
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All Is Not Lost! Some Battery News to Charge You Up

If the villainy of the fossil fuel industry or the hard work of climate politics are weighing you down, wait until you hear about the future of energy storage on planet Earth.

By Bill Mckibben
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The Garbage of 'Lesser of Two Evils' Discontents

As the Republican Party has gone fascist, with unhinged Trump at its head, the potential consequences of your not voting or voting for a third-party candidate are horrific.

By Robert Reich
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