Tuesday, April 16, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


AOC Rips GOP for Trying to 'Distract From Their Own Incompetence' With Anti-Iran Bills

"The country and the world need real leadership from the House of Representatives in this moment, not resolutions designed purposefully to increase the likelihood of a deadly regional war or worse."

By Brett Wilkins



Biden Admin Unveils New Rules Protecting Workers Who Get Abortion Care

"With these final rules, we have achieved a huge step forward for women's economic security, maternal health, and the economy as a whole," said one advocate.

By Julia Conley



'Call Your Senator Now': Privacy Advocates Ramp Up Effort to Stop Spying Expansion

"Make no mistake," said one expert, "the day will come when there is a president in the White House who will not hesitate to make full use of the Orwellian power this bill provides."

By Jake Johnson



'Ed Scare' Deepens​ as 4,000+ Book Banned in First Half of School Year

"The bans we're seeing are broad, harsh, and pernicious—and they're undermining the education of millions of students across the country," said one lead author of a new PEN America report.

By Brett Wilkins



'My Own University... Has Abandoned Me': USC Cancels Muslim Valedictorian's Speech

"I am both shocked by this decision and profoundly disappointed that the university is succumbing to a campaign of hate meant to silence my voice," student Asna Tabassum said in a statement.

By Olivia Rosane



'Should Be a Global Wake-Up Call': Coral Reefs Suffer Fourth Mass Bleaching Event

"The announcement of the fourth global bleaching event is an urgent call to do two things: reduce greenhouse gas emissions and work together to prioritize resilient coral reefs for conservation."

By Jake Johnson


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■ Opinion


A Brief History of Kill Lists, From Langley to Lavender

The Lavender AI system is a new weapon developed by Israel, but the kind of kill lists that it generates have a long pedigree in U.S. wars, occupations, and CIA regime change operations.

By Medea Benjamin,Nicolas J.S. Davies


A Bronx Doctor’s Prescription: The NY State Assembly Must Act on Climate

The assembly and Gov. Kathy Hochul must include the NY HEAT and Climate Change Superfund Acts, two bills that would help wean our state off polluting fossil fuels, in the upcoming budget.

By Jack Gorman


The Case for Teaching at the End of the World

When we embrace the work of teaching and learning alongside students, we begin to build the future we want, together.

By Izzi Geller


Biden Must Choose—People or Plastic

As the penultimate round of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty begin in Ottawa, Canada, the U.S. must back a strong agreement that protects our health, our communities, and the planet.

By John Hocevar


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