Sunday, May 12, 2024

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Israel 'Has Gone to War Against the Entire Palestinian People': Sanders

"Any objective observer knows Israel has broken international law, it has broken American law, and, in my view, Israel should not be receiving another nickle in U.S. military aid," Sanders said.

By Olivia Rosane



As Gaza Assault Intensifies, Egypt Joins ICJ Case Accusing Israel of Genocide

"It's a real diplomatic punch," a former Israeli diplomat said. "Israel would have to take it very seriously."

By Olivia Rosane



Trump-Appointed Judge Halts Biden Rule Capping Credit Card Fees

"The U.S. Chamber got its way for now—ensuring families get price-gouged a little longer with credit card late fees as high as $41," one advocate said of the ruling.

By Olivia Rosane



Rights Groups, Dems Don't Buy Johnson's Claim He Won't Push Federal Abortion Ban

"Mike Johnson's flip-flopping on abortion just proves our movement is winning and that Republicans know they're losing," one advocate said.

By Olivia Rosane



In 'Grave Breach' of International Law, Israel Orders More Evacuations in Rafah

"People have stayed in Rafah thinking it's safe and hoping that global pressure would stop an invasion. But now we are abandoned by the world and everyone feels betrayed and let down," one aid worker said.

By Olivia Rosane



'Friday News Dump': Biden State Dept Report Accepts Israeli Assurances​

"The report is a slap in the face to the Palestinian and international human rights and humanitarian organizations that provided firsthand accounts and evidence," said the head of Oxfam America.

By Jessica Corbett


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■ Opinion


This Mother’s Day, Take a Stand Against War in Gaza and Everywhere

As a creative force, mothers must speak out now to counter the destructive force of war and violence.

By Christine Ahn


Trickle-Down Economics, Not Immigrants, Threaten the American Dream

The ongoing attacks on the humanity of immigrants pose a threat to all of us, and we lose sight of our nation’s abundance and the promise upon which it was built.

By Victoria Ballesteros


Macklemore’s Understanding of Palestinian History Beats Hillary Clinton’s

Her recent placing of all the blame on the Palestinians is typical of inside-the-Beltway Goy Zionism, and is profoundly ahistorical.

By Juan Cole


These University Presidents Aren’t Leaders—They’re Lackeys

“Who breaks a butterfly upon a wheel?” We know the answer now.

By Richard Eskow


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