Thursday, July 4, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


'Insure Our Survival': XR Launches Campaign at British Insurance Industry Awards Night

"We left the leading lights of the industry in no doubt about what they need to do: Stop insuring new oil, gas, and coal and focus on underwriting renewable energy," one activist said.

By Olivia Rosane



'More Unhinged by the Minute': Senior Israeli Lawmaker Suggests Nuclear Attack on Iran

"It is not possible anymore to stop the Iranian nuclear program with conventional means," the hardline Knesset member and former Israeli defense minister said.

By Brett Wilkins



'They're Everywhere': Common Foods Linked to Elevated Levels of PFAS in Body

Results from a new study "definitely point toward the need for environmental stewardship, and keeping PFAS out of the environment and food chain," a co-author said.

By Edward Carver



Oxfam Condemns Israel for Pushing Gazans Into a 'Death Trap'

"The areas Israel has defined as 'humanitarian' and 'safe' are, in reality, the polar opposite."

By Jake Johnson



Trump Judge Partially Blocks FTC Ban on Anti-Worker Noncompete Clauses

"We will keep fighting to free hardworking Americans from unlawful noncompetes," the agency said in response to the decision.

By Jake Johnson



Arizonans Submit Over Double the Signatures Needed for Abortion Ballot Measure

"The enthusiasm we've seen from Arizona voters for this constitutional amendment is unprecedented, and we're ready to stand with them through Election Day and restore the reproductive freedom they deserve."

By Jessica Corbett


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■ Opinion


Progressive Patriotism for July 4, 2024

Progressives understand that people can disagree with their government and still love their country and its ideals. But, as we’re seeing now, they don’t necessarily agree on the ideals.

By Peter Dreier,Dick Flacks


The Return Of The King

The nation’s Founders would be astonished and furious at what the Supreme Court majority did this week.

By Fred Wertheimer


Supreme Court Welcomes Back the King—Happy Independence Day, America!

A dangerously unhinged Supreme Court makes clear the future of democracy is on the ballot in 2024.

By Mitchell Zimmerman