Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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'Crucial': FCC Proposes Forcing Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads

"Americans expect and deserve to know whether the content they see on our public airwaves is real or AI-generated content—especially as the technology is increasingly being used to mislead voters," one advocate said.

By Jessica Corbett



'Undeniable Wrongdoing': Congressional Democrats Ask DOJ to Investigate Big Oil

Companies made "public promises to reduce emissions... while privately seeking to lock in continued fossil fuel production for decades into the future," wrote two Democratic leaders who referred the case.

By Edward Carver



Experts Say Israeli Apartheid—Not Palestinian Statehood—Is the Real 'Gift to Hamas'

"What has actually bolstered Hamas is Israel's genocidal slaughter which has allowed Hamas to recruit thousands of new members," said one commentator.

By Brett Wilkins



Amid Record Heat, Florida Meteorologist Rips GOP 'Don't Say Climate Change' Law

"We implore you to please do your research and know that there are candidates that believe in climate change and that there are solutions, and there are candidates that don't."

By Brett Wilkins



Progressives Brought Down Under Crush of AIPAC-Affiliated Money in Oregon Primaries

"This race showed so clearly why we need to have real campaign finance reform," said Susheela Jayapal, who lost after being outspent 30-to-1.

By Edward Carver



Israel Threatens 'Severe Consequences' for Nations Who Recognize Palestine

Warning comes after key European allies—Norway, Ireland, and Spain—announced their "landmark" decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state.

By Jon Queally


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■ Opinion


‘Bluelining’ Is the Insurance Industry’s Latest Contribution to Climate Injustice

Areas previously affected by redlining are now also those prone to flooding and higher temperatures, a problem compounded by poor infrastructure that fails to mitigate these risks.

By Jessica Garcia


Why the ICC’s Decision to Recommend Arrest for Israeli and Hamas Leaders Is So Historic

Ironically, the misplaced rhetoric of outrage from Israel and its allies has endowed the ICC’s pronouncements with an importance that the institution never before possessed.

By Richard Falk


Tax the Rich and Pay Public School Teachers More—It's Only Fair

For example, the average teacher in Florida pays an effective rate of 9.5 percent on all taxes. That’s well above the 2.7 percent rate for the richest 1 percent of Floridians, who have average annual earnings of $3.3 million.

By Alex Welch


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