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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


After Gaza Cease-Fire Veto, Biden to Attend Fundraiser at Home of Pro-Israel Billionaire

"The American Muslim community is running out of words to describe our feelings about the Biden administration's support for the Gaza genocide," said one advocate.

By Julia Conley



The Federal Abortion Ban Plan Team Trump Doesn't Want You to Know About

"I think the pro-life groups should keep their mouths shut as much as possible until the election," said an attorney tied to Trump.

By Jessica Corbett



Warren Calls On Regulators to 'Immediately' Block Capital One-Discover Merger

The Massachusetts Democrat said the $35.3 billion deal "threatens our financial stability, reduces competition, and would increase fees and credit costs for American families."

By Brett Wilkins



Christian Nationalist Insiders Are Prepping for Trump's 'Dystopian' Return

"Nationwide abortion bans, attacks on same-sex marriage, and restrictions on contraception—this is the horrifying reality being openly discussed by Team Trump and the likely architects of his second term agenda."

By Julia Conley



'Where Is the Humanity?' Doctors, WHO Stunned by IDF's Destruction of Gaza Hospital

"The dismantling and degradation of the Nasser Medical Complex is a massive blow to Gaza's health system," said the World Health Organization.

By Jake Johnson



'Drop the Assange Case Now,' Advocates Tell Biden DOJ as Critical Hearing Begins

"The responsibility still lies with the U.S. Department of Justice," said a Reporters Without Borders campaigner. "At any point, they could drop the charges, they could close this case, they could let Julian Assange free."

By Jake Johnson


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Workers in 14 States Launch Largest Starbucks Union Drive Yet


As Israeli Forces Fire on Starving Palestinians, US Again Vetoes UN Cease-Fire Resolution


Record 50 Million Children Now Displaced as Wars, Climate Crisis Rage


Gaza Will See 'Explosion in Preventable Child Deaths' If Israeli Assault Continues: UN


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■ Opinion


Has Biden Gone From Democracy's Best xxxxxx to Its Greatest Liability?

The sitting president’s stubbornness and self-righteousness may be jeopardizing not simply his legacy or his party’s electoral chances, but democracy itself.

By Jeffrey C. Isaac


Will Netanyahu Bring Down Biden?

The U.S. president needs to take back U.S. policy from the Israel lobby and should stop backing Israel’s extremist and utterly illegal policies.

By Jeffrey D. Sachs


Could Poorer Voters Determine the Outcome of the 2024 Election?

The Poor People’s Campaign is organizing to push the concerns of poor and low-income people into the center of the 2024 political debate.

By Sarah Anderson


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