Friday, May 24, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Top Senate Dems Call on Roberts to Back Alito Recusal in Trump Cases

"Justice Alito actively engaged in political activity, failed to avoid the appearance of impropriety, and failed to act in a manner that promotes public confidence in the impartiality of the judiciary," said two Democratic leaders.

By Julia Conley



US, EU Urged to 'Use Their Leverage' to Force Israeli Compliance With ICJ Order

"Governments should use their leverage—including arms embargoes and targeted sanctions—to press Israel to comply," said Human Rights Watch's Israel and Palestine director.

By Brett Wilkins



Israel's Response to ICJ Order to Halt Rafah Assault? More Bombing

"What needs to be ordered is a permanent cease-fire and an end to the siege and occupation," said a Palestinian forced to flee Gaza.

By Jessica Corbett



Analysis Shows Trump's Escalated Talk of a 'Rigged' 2024 Election

Trump has cast doubt on the upcoming election's fairness about once per day since he announced his candidacy—engaging in a strategy The New York Times referred to as "heads, I win; tails, you cheated."

By Edward Carver



ICJ Orders Israel to 'Immediately Halt Its Military Offensive' in Rafah

Defense lawyers for Israel did not convince the International Court of Justice that the ongoing evacuation operation in the southern Gaza city had enhanced "the security of civilians."

By Julia Conley



'Sad Day for Free Speech': Media Matters Layoffs Follow 'Thermonuclear' Attack by Elon Musk

"This is how free speech is actually chilled—vengeful dipshit billionaires," said one media executive, after more than a dozen staffers let go from nonprofit watchdog whose mission is to combat right-wing disinformation and propaganda.

By Jon Queally


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■ Opinion


Are Workers Just Too Stupid to Understand Inflation?

It might be wise to stop hyping how wonderful the economy is for working people who know one thing better than any so-called expert: the economic strain they and their families feel each day.

By Les Leopold


Why Biden Should Run on Climate

It’s a strong triple threat to say: Trump will take away your rights. He will take away your democracy. And he will take away the planet you’ve known.

By Bill Mckibben


The Pentagon Keeps Procrastinating on Paying Reparations for the Lives It Shatters

While the U.S. military has long been killing civilians—in massacres by ground troops, air strikes and even, in August 1945, nuclear attacks—compensating those harmed has never been a serious priority.

By Nick Turse


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