Tuesday, May 7, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


'Overdue But Welcome': Biden Reportedly Holds Back Bombs for Israel

"The White House must leave no stone unturned in its effort to stop the Israeli government's offensive on Rafah—the hundreds of thousands displaced there do not have more time," said the head of Win Without War.

By Jessica Corbett



TikTok Sues US Government Over 'Unconstitutional' Potential Ban

One expert said legislators' admissions "that the ban was motivated by a desire to suppress content about the Israel-Gaza conflict will make the law especially difficult for the government to defend," said one First Amendment expert.

By Julia Conley



Congress Urged to Tax Big Oil for Price Fixing and 'Issue Every American a Refund'

The Groundwork Collaborative's leader also said that "the Department of Justice should criminally prosecute Scott Sheffield," the former Pioneer CEO whom the FTC blocked from joining ExxonMobil's board.

By Jessica Corbett



750+ Jewish Students Affirm Support for Pro-Palestine Campus Protests

The students' open letter—which circulated as U.S. President Joe Biden again linked campus encampments to antisemitism—urges institutions of higher learning to "take immediate action" to stop Israel's Gaza genocide.

By Brett Wilkins



'Obscene': BP Has Paid Out $27 Billion to Shareholders Since Russia Invaded Ukraine

"Instead of helping to rebuild Ukraine, ease the burden of high bills, or support countries suffering from the climate crisis, BP is making the rich richer," one campaigner said.

By Olivia Rosane



Tlaib Says 'No Coincidence' Israel Invaded Rafah After Congress Approved More Military Aid

"For months, Netanyahu made his intent to invade Rafah clear, yet the majority of my colleagues and President Biden sent more weapons to enable the massacre," said U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

By Jake Johnson


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■ Opinion


Trump and O.J.: Delusional Psychos in Court Put America on Trial

Just as O.J. became symbolic of the false promise of a color-blind America, so has Trump masqueraded as the champion of Americans underserved by democracy.

By Robert Lipsyte


Students Demanding Divestment: You’re on the Right Side of History

To the brave students following in our noble tradition, I say, keep going.

By Marjorie Cohn


The Global Left Must Dare to Win on a Tight Deadline

We must be honest and serious about what climate collapse means to our struggles for justice, peace and wages, bread, housing, education, and health for all.

By João Camargo,Leonor Canadas


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