Tuesday, January 16, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Senate Urged to Approve Probe of Israeli Human Rights Violations in Gaza

"It is past time that the United States government understand that and take account of its own role in the crisis," said one campaigner, calling for a cease-fire. "We don't have time to waste."

By Jessica Corbett
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Primary Season Is Here, But Still No FEC Action on Campaign Deepfakes

A consumer advocacy group warns that deceptive images generated by AI are "one of the biggest threats to our elections."

By Julia Conley
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Lawmakers Reach Deal to Expand Child Tax Credit—In Exchange for Corporate Tax Cuts

"Child poverty is a problem. Corporations paying too much in taxes is not," said one analyst.

By Jake Johnson
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'Children Are Dying' as Gaza Famine Arrives With 'Incredible Speed'

Citing Israel's declaration of "complete siege," one critic said the war on Gazan civilians is "proceeding exactly as planned," including newborns dying within days because their undernourished mothers can't feed them.

By Brett Wilkins
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'Disturbing': Australian Journalist Fired After Push by Pro-Israel Lobbyists

"This could have a chilling effect on the ability of Australian journalists to share human rights content from reputable organizations which is deeply troubling," said one Human Rights Watch campaigner.

By Jake Johnson
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Trump Iowa Win Called a 'Stark Reminder' of Threat He Poses to Democracy

"Now is the time for the American people to stand up, mobilize, and vote like the survival of our democracy is in the balance—because it is."

By Jake Johnson
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■ Opinion


Is the Heart and Soul of Trump’s MAGA Base Really the White Working Class?

The corporate media and all too many politicians are blaming working people for the rise of Trump and MAGA. Yet, if we open our (lying) eyes a bit more, we can’t miss the massive horde of lawyers and businesspeople who serve as Trump’s enthusiastic enablers.

By Les Leopold
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How to Restore Trust in the US? Tax the Rich

The only major institution in American life that Americans trust less than Big Business just happens to be Congress, which has consistently refused to seriously tax the wealthy and the corporations they run.

By Sam Pizzigati
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The Dems Should Hear 2024 Alarm Bells Over Biden’s Gaza Policy

The party is losing votes from groups that have formed their most loyal supporters.

By James Zogby
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