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Monday, April 29, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Police Violently Arrest University of Texas Students Protesting Genocide in Gaza

"After 205 days of genocide and almost 40,000 Palestinian martyrs, it is shameful that UT continues to invest in mass murder and resorts to brutal intimidation tactics to try to silence its own students," said one protester.

By Brett Wilkins



Poor People's Campaign Plans June 29 Mass Assembly, March in DC

"This is a crisis moment for our democracy," said one campaigner. "We need for our political leaders to become moral leaders and take seriously the needs and priorities of the millions of people struggling simply to survive."

By Jessica Corbett



'We Do Not Support' ICC Probe of Israeli War Crimes in Gaza, Says White House

"ICC warrants against Israel and Hamas will offer the West a choice: Either torpedo the international criminal justice project they have advanced since 1945 for good or hypocritically demand impunity for Israeli war crimes."

By Jessica Corbett



To Remove 'Cloud of Doubt,' Journalism Professors Urge Review of NYT Story on Oct. 7 Sexual Violence

Nothing can "reverse the damage done to Palestine and to Palestinians," said the professors, "but the Times could still reverse some of the damage it has done to itself with its silence."

By Julia Conley



Seven 'Incredible' Earth Defenders Honored With Goldman Environmental Prize

One winner said the award "signifies an international recognition that we are facing a new stage in humanity," one in which "human beings understand they are part of nature."

By Brett Wilkins



Israel Kills Daughter, Infant Grandson of Slain Palestinian Poet Refaat Alareer

"I have beautiful news for you. I wish I could tell you in person. Do you know you have just become a grandfather?" Shaima Alareer wrote to her slain father before she, her baby, and her husband were killed.

By Brett Wilkins


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■ Opinion


Plastic Poisons People. Will the Biden Administration Protect Us?

No one is immune to the impacts of plastic pollution, and we are running out of time.

By Break Free From Plastic Us


Student Protests Present Biden With Chance to Do the Right Thing on Gaza

The Biden camp continues to dismiss polls showing the President losing support among young and “minority” voters. This is a dangerous miscalculation.

By James Zogby


'Otherwise': The Word That Could Save Trump From Insurrection Conviction

The outcome of the case could hinge on how the U.S. Supreme Court interprets a single word contained in the obstruction statute.

By Bill Blum


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