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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Alabama University Pauses IVF Treatments After Court Rules Embryos Are 'Children'

"This cruel ruling, and the subsequent decision by UAB's health system, are horrifying signals of what's to come across the country," warned the head of one infertility group.

By Brett Wilkins



In 'Massive Escalation', Texas Sues to Shut Down Faith-Based Shelter for Helping Migrants

"If the work that Annunciation House conducts is illegal—so too is the work of our local hospitals, schools, and food banks," said the nonprofit organization.

By Julia Conley



US Accused of Killing Cuban Doctors in Somalia Airstrike

Cuban and American officials are investigating the unverified claim that the doctors, who were kidnapped by al-Shabaab militants in 2019, died during a recent U.S. drone strike.

By Brett Wilkins



In Likely Illegal Attack, Israeli Navy Fired on UN Food Convoy in Gaza

"Gaza has become very fast one of the most dangerous places to be an aid worker in," one UNRWA official said.

By Olivia Rosane



Alito Renews Threat to Overturn Marriage Equality

"Overturning Obergefell is on their bucket list," said one journalist.

By Julia Conley



'I Think We Should Kill 'Em All,' GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Says of Palestinians in Gaza

"Any congressional resolutions to censure or expel Ogles?" asked one commentator.

By Jake Johnson


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UAW Commits $40 Million to Organizing EV Battery Workers


Number of US Workers Who Joined Major Strikes Surged by 280% in 2023


Supporters Rally Behind Assange as UK Court Hears 'Pathetic' US Case


US Plays Defense for Israeli Occupation at International Court of Justice


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■ Opinion


UAW Labor for Palestine’s Endorsement? ‘Uncommitted’ in Michigan

As rank-and-file members of the UAW, we refuse to shore up the political power of officials who do not show accountability to their bases, let alone adhere to social justice imperatives to end war and genocide.

By UAW Labor for Palestine


The US Must Stop Arming Israel’s Assault on Hospitals

If we can't find the morality to stop, we may find we have created a world in which no one can count on upholding basic human rights.

By Kathy Kelly


We Can't Stop Authoritarianism Without Taking on Wall Street

There’s a very large and powerful movement to be built if we are willing to take on corporate bosses and the financial sector.

By Les Leopold


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