Friday, March 29, 2024

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'Obscene': Biden Quietly OKs More 2,000-Pound Bombs, Warplanes for Israel

"Arming a war criminal makes you a war criminal," one critic admonished the U.S. president.

By Brett Wilkins



AIPAC-Funded Challenger to Jamaal Bowman Has a Very Narrow Definition of Genocide

"Latimer should try listening to survivors and descendants of genocide—from Native communities here to Rwanda to Bosnia to Cambodia to Jews," said one advocacy group.

By Julia Conley



'Important Step,' But Biden Bus and Truck Pollution Policy 'Falls Short'

"This rule could have provided relief to communities across the country by driving a more ambitious transition to zero-emissions technology, which is also what the climate crisis demands."

By Jessica Corbett



Low-Paid Immigrant Farmworkers Most at Risk From Toxic Weedkiller US Refuses to Ban

Farmworkers "should not be subjected to additional health risks due to the negligent actions of pesticide manufacturers, farm owners, and state regulatory agencies," said one analyst.

By Julia Conley



Wealth of the Top 1% in US Hits All-Time High of $45 Trillion

"With a 2-cent Ultra-Millionaire Tax on every dollar of wealth above $50 million—and another penny on every dollar above $1 billion—we can invest in opportunity for all of our kids," notes Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

By Thor Benson



Ecocide a 'Critical Dimension of Israel's Genocidal Campaign' in Gaza: Probe

Analysis by a research group found that roughly 40% of Gaza land that was previously used for food production has been destroyed by Israeli forces.

By Jake Johnson


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■ Opinion


Recognizing the Fascists in Our Midst—and Supporting Those Fighting Back

Donald Trump and his MAGA movement check every single box in the fascism playbook. We all have a role to play in making sure they are not allowed to seize power.

By Thom Hartmann


While Immigrants Die to Repair Bridges, US Politicians Risk Lives by Building Walls

The lives of Miguel and the five other workers filling potholes on Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge have been cut short, but the hatred of immigrants, sadly, is alive, well and growing this election year.

By Amy Goodman,Denis Moynihan


RFK Jr.’s Choice of Running Mate Shows How Money Distorts Politics

The unlimited spending of self-funding candidates helps drive up the costs of campaigns, making them too much of a rich person’s game and limiting the choices available to voters.

By Ian Vandewalker


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