Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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'Most Thorough Legal Analysis' Yet Concludes Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza

The University Network for Human Rights report also stresses that other nations are legally obligated to "refrain from recognizing Israel's breaches as legal or taking any actions that may amount to complicity."

By Jessica Corbett



Analysis Warns Student Debt Crisis 'Would Likely Worsen' If Trump Elected

The Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership declares that "there should be no loan forgiveness."

By Jessica Corbett



Cable News Refused to Report Trump's Bombshell Quid Pro Quo Offer to Big Oil Execs

"The most under-covered Trump story is his complete selling-out of the American people on issues they care about most," one political insider said.

By Olivia Rosane



Biden Moves Forward With 'Immoral' $1 Billion Arms Shipment to Israel

The new shipment was announced "right after the State Department admits Israel has 'likely' used U.S.-supplied weapons in violation of humanitarian law," said one journalist.

By Julia Conley



World Leaders Blasted Over 'Grave' Violations of International Law by Israel

"The first step for Third States in upholding their own legal obligations to ensure [international humanitarian law] is respected is to stop the Rafah invasion, open all land crossings and lift internal barriers for humanitarian access," said an international coalition.

By Jon Queally



'Billionaire Bully' for Big Business Defeated in Record-Setting Maryland Primary Race

Prince George's County executive Angela Alsobrooks wins Democratic nomination for open U.S. Senate seat over retail wine magnet David Trone, who self-funded his campaign with over $60 million.

By Jon Queally


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■ Opinion


This Year, Election Denial May Be Coming Directly to Your Ballot

This November, bad actors will try to roll back the progress we’ve made in states across the country. While not all of these measures are likely to qualify for the ballot, many will, and the risks of not paying attention can have long-term consequences.

By Chris Melody Fields Figueredo


What I Learned at Columbia Outside the Classroom Is What Students Now Are Teaching Us

One thing is guaranteed: the commitment of this generation of student activists will reverberate through the progressive movement for years to come, setting high standards for steadfast activism in the face of the power of repression.

By William Hartung


Attacks on Social Security, Medicare Shows Who Wants Americans to Work Longer, Die Sooner

What America desperately needs is a beefed-up, fair Social Security and Medicare system that serves all Americans, not just the ones who can afford to retire without a worry.

By Lynn Parramore


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