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Saturday, February 24, 2024

■ Week in Review


Theocratic Trump Tells Right-Wing Christians They Will Have Power at 'Level You've Never Used Before'

"Christian nationalism is an extremist ideology at odds with the fundamental pluralism of American life," warned one progressive journalist.

By Jon Queally • Feb 24, 2024



Impact of Alabama Embryo Ruling Widens as GOP Attempts Damage Control

"I refuse to believe that Republican lawmakers who sponsored legislation that would restrict or ban IVF—and who now decry the Alabama ruling—didn't know exactly what they were doing," said one journalist.

By Julia Conley • Feb 23, 2024



Blinken Calls Israeli Settlements 'Inconsistent With International Law.' Critics: So Is Genocide

"For consistency's sake, the Biden admin now also needs to end weapons transfers to Israel," said one analyst.

By Jake Johnson • Feb 23, 2024



'Disturbing': Biden DOJ Indicts Journalist for Leaking Tucker Carlson Clips

"By charging Burke, the U.S. Justice Department is sending a clear signal to the news media that prosecutors will not hesitate to aid a powerful or influential corporation in suppressing investigative journalism."

By Jake Johnson • Feb 23, 2024



Jewish-Led NYC Rally Targets AIPAC, Dem Allies Who Oppose Gaza Cease-Fire

"AIPAC uses money and racist bullying to ensure congressional complicity in the genocide of Gaza," said Jewish Voice for Peace.

By Brett Wilkins • Feb 22, 2024



AOC Blasts AIPAC as 'The NRA of Foreign Policy'

The New York Democrat was among lawmakers and others calling out the pro-Israel lobby group as it advocated against a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.

By Jessica Corbett • Feb 21, 2024



Alito Renews Threat to Overturn Marriage Equality

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

By Julia Conley • Feb 21, 2024



'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 • Feb 21, 2024



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 • Feb 20, 2024



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 • Feb 20, 2024


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■ Opinion


Restoring the 52% Corporate Tax Bracket Would Make America Stronger

The higher wages and increased innovation that derive from a high corporate tax rate all benefit the company, the workers, and the communities where they operate.

By Thom Hartmann • Feb 22, 2024


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 • Feb 20, 2024


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 • Feb 20, 2024


On the Billionaires Who Would Hunt and Kill Humans for Sport

How much — in our current 21st-century plutocratic climate — can our richest now get away with?

By Sam Pizzigati • Feb 19, 2024


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