Tuesday, February 13, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Under Pressure From Angry Students, GOP Gov Reverses on Federal Summer Meals Funding

"It only took literally everyone in the entire state telling him that he was being a monster," said one political scientist, "for him to do the absolute easiest thing and feed hungry kids."

By Julia Conley



'All Eyes on Rafah' as Global Protests Against Looming IDF Assault Continue

Demonstrators turned out from Cardiff to Tel Aviv as Palestinians in the Gaza city endured heavy Israeli bombing while bracing for an all-out ground invasion.

By Brett Wilkins



Big Oil, Green Groups Sue Over Biden's Offshore Drilling Plan for the Gulf

"Our lawsuit is another stand for the Gulf ecosystem, its nearby communities, and all wildlife that continue to suffer at the hands of Big Oil," said Friends of the Earth's legal director.

By Jessica Corbett



Tax-Dodging Jeff Bezos to Save $610 Million With Move to 'Billionaire Bunker' in Florida

"If we had a national billionaire income tax, we'd collect that revenue no matter where he lived," said Americans for Tax Fairness.

By Jake Johnson



South Africa Calls on ICJ to Stop Israel's Rafah Assault

An invasion of Rafah would be an "irreparable breach both of the Genocide Convention and of the court's order," the South African government said.

By Julia Conley



Federal Judge Tosses Big Pharma Lawsuit Against Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

"Big PhRMA is so desperate to stop the Biden administration from lowering drug costs for seniors that they’re clogging the judicial system with spam lawsuits even in courtrooms they have no jurisdiction in."

By Jake Johnson


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New Bill Seeks to Salvage Rooftop Solar for Working Class in California


'Drop the Charges,' Says Amnesty Ahead of Key Julian Assange Hearing


AIPAC-Backed Primary Challenger Leads Cori Bush by 22 Points: Poll


Venezuela Slams Argentina for 'Colluding' With US to Steal Cargo Jet Bought From Iran


Only 3 Senate Dem Caucus Members Vote No on $10 Billion in Israeli Military Aid


Privacy Advocates Alarmed as House Resumes Spying Powers Fight


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■ Opinion


The Disgracefulness of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

At a time when the truth is a precious common good, RFK Junior has been spreading dangerous lies.

By Robert Reich


Billionaire Benevolence Cannot Save Journalism—Here's What Can

A strong, accessible media system that serves the public interest will ultimately require significant public funding. Along with libraries, schools and research universities, journalism is an essential part of a democracy’s critical information infrastructure.

By Victor Pickard,Rodney Benson


The SEC Should’t Let Business Interests Call the Shots on Stock Buybacks

After the Chamber of Commerce successfully challenged one version of a disclosure regulation in court, the commission should come back with a revised, stronger proposal.

By Sarah Anderson


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