Tuesday, May 21, 2024

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Global Tribunal Issues 'Historic' Ruling for Oceans and Small Island Nations

"Protecting the global commons of the oceans and atmosphere is a matter of life and death," said one expert who praised the decision.

By Jessica Corbett



Global Rights Groups Back ICC Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders

"The fact that the court is not caving to Israeli or massive U.S. pressure and intends to continue its investigation cannot be praised highly enough," said one advocate.

By Brett Wilkins



Trump Tries to Backtrack After Signaling Support for Limits on Birth Control

"Donald Trump has repeatedly promised that state Republicans will have a blank check to pass extreme laws attacking every facet of reproductive care," one critic noted.

By Jessica Corbett



'Ethical Nightmare': House Democrats Demand Alito Recuse From Trump Cases

"The fact of such a political statement at your home creates, at minimum, the appearance of improper political bias."

By Brett Wilkins



Israeli Scholar Sees Hope for Democratic Palestine 'To Replace This Apartheid State'

"We are seeing... important processes that are leading to the collapse of the Zionist project," said Ilan Pappé, following his interrogation in the U.S.

By Edward Carver



Sanders Leads Senate Dems in Push to Strengthen Student Loan Debt Relief

"We must act boldly so that the millions of Americans who are struggling to pay for basic necessities are not crushed by mountains of debt for getting a college education," said the Vermont senator.

By Julia Conley


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■ Opinion


Don't Arrest the Homeless—House Them!

A ruling in a case now under consideration by the U.S Supreme Court must show that those with no home to call their own must be met with compassion, not the cruelty of punishment.

By Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis,Shailly Gupta Barnes


US Cheered ICC Arrest Warrants for Putin's Crimes. Not So for Netanyahu's

Why everything Washington officials said in response to the request for warrants by the International Criminal Court's top prosecutor was wrong.

By Juan Cole


Reich is Wrong: A Revolt Against Laissez-Faire Did Not Make Fascism Popular

Racism and xenophobia fanned by GOP propaganda are what have brought us to the brink.

By Mike Lofgren


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