Saturday, August 3, 2024
■ The Week in Review
One lawyer warned it will not only "push 9/11 victim family members over an emotional cliff," but likely lead "prosecutors to resign and defendants to seek dismissal of all charges for unlawful command influence."
By Jessica Corbett • Aug 3, 2024
Venezuela's foreign ministry hit back at the U.S. State Department, accusing it of spearheading a "coup attempt."
By Jake Johnson • Aug 2, 2024
"Congress has an obligation to act as a check and ensure that the president does not become a king," an expert said in praise of Schumer's move.
By Edward Carver • Aug 1, 2024
"That Powell's Fed still refuses to lower interest rates—after Trump said that rates shouldn't be lowered before the election—raises questions about the central bank's independence," said one watchdog.
By Jake Johnson • Aug 1, 2024
One campaigner called the Energy Permitting Reform Act "a shameless attempt by Sen. Joe Manchin to line the pockets of his fossil fuel donors, sacrifice communities, and endanger our climate."
By Brett Wilkins,Jessica Corbett • Jul 31, 2024
"With a President Harris, we will have a chance to build the political power to move the bold climate initiatives we need."
By Jessica Corbett • Jul 31, 2024
"John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working class people of Iowa and Illinois," said the United Auto Workers.
By Jake Johnson • Jul 31, 2024
"These attempts to create the appearance of distance between Trump and Project 2025 are happening because Americans are starting to learn about this extreme takeover plan," said one Democratic congressman.
By Jessica Corbett • Jul 30, 2024
One group responded to Israel's bombing of "a densely populated civilian area in Beirut" by urging governments to "condemn this dangerous escalation and immediately suspend arms sales to Israel."
By Common Dreams Staff • Jul 30, 2024
"JD Vance says he is a champion of the working class. In practice, he's a champion of whoever wrote him the biggest check," said the Sunrise Movement's executive director.
By Jessica Corbett • Jul 29, 2024
"Wanna know why I've worked for Bernie Sanders for 25 years? Moments like this," said the Vermont senator's staff director following an interaction during a weekend tour focused on lifting up the working class.
By Jake Johnson • Jul 29, 2024
