Wednesday, January 24, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


'Donald Trump Is a Scab': UAW Endorses Joe Biden for President

"Rarely as a union do you get so clear a choice between two candidates," said UAW president Shawn Fain. "Donald Trump is a billionaire, and that's who he represents."

By Jessica Corbett



'A Pause Isn't Enough': Biden to Reportedly Halt LNG Buildout

"Biden is afraid that his climate hypocrisy will cost him the election if he doesn't make real progress on fossil fuels," one campaigner said.

By Olivia Rosane



US Supreme Court Refuses to Stop Alabama Nitrogen Gas Execution

"The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment, and we urge Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to use her clemency power to stop the execution of Kenneth Smith before it's too late," said one group.

By Brett Wilkins



Argentine Unions Lead General Strike Against Milei's Neoliberal Blitz

"In 40 years of democracy, there has never been such a frontal attack on the labor sector," said one union leader.

By Brett Wilkins



Rights Coalition Calls for Israel Arms Embargo to End Gaza Carnage

"American taxpayers should not be subsidizing war crimes," said Martin Butcher of Oxfam International.

By Jake Johnson



Backed by AIPAC, 62 Dems Join GOP in Condemning Genocide Case Against Israel

AIPAC is the top campaign contributor to Reps. Chris Smith and Kathy Manning, the leaders of a new letter denouncing South Africa's International Court of Justice case.

By Jake Johnson


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After Success in Massachusetts, Lawmakers in 10 States Push Wealth Tax


GOP Lawmakers Caught Plagiarizing Bank Lobbyist Talking Points


Biden Urged to Take 'Control of the Texas National Guard' as State Defies Supreme Court


'Major Blow': Trump-Appointed Judge Bars EPA From Enforcing Civil Rights Protections


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■ Opinion


This Could Be Start of the Biggest Climate Victory of All

Yes, there are always devils in the details. And it doesn’t guarantee long-term victory, but it sets up a process where victory is possible.

By Bill Mckibben


Tax Cuts for Corporations and the Super Rich Are Killing State Revenues

Falling revenues are the direct result of tax cuts that undermine the ability of state governments to support crucial services that help families and communities thrive. Some states are about to be hit hard, but others show us there is a different path to take.

By Wesley Tharpe


Why Does the US Have No ‘Responsibility to Protect’ Gaza?

Not being able to live up to its own principles when a humanitarian crisis is unleashed by an allied country such as Israel is the last nail in the coffin for a thoroughly failed idea.

By Christopher Mott


In Gaza We Are Witnessing the 21st Century Version of How the West Was Won

In a terrible historical irony, Israel has been caught and is paying the price for holding the European colonial bag.

By Joseph Gerson


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