Monday, August 12, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


After Billions More for Israeli Military, Biden Joins Call for Cease-Fire

"There was a time when Global South countries had to make arguments in favor of a more just, multipolar order," said one critic. "These days, Western leaders make that case better than anyone."

By Jessica Corbett



Rights Group Sues US for Placing Palestinian American on 'Illegal, Racist Watchlist'

"Security agencies have no right to infringe on people's rights under flimsy pretext and without judicial permission and due process," said a plaintiff in the case.

By Brett Wilkins



'Trump Did This': 100+ Pregnant Women Neglected, Denied ER Care Since 2022

"I ended up losing half of my fertility and if I was made to wait any longer, it's very likely I would have died," said one Texas patient.

By Jessica Corbett



Hundreds of Legal Experts Push Biden to Drop 'Punitive and Deadly' Sanctions

"Hundreds of millions of civilians around the world suffer—and hundreds of thousands have died—even in times of ostensible peace under the broad economic sanctions imposed unilaterally and illegally by the United States."

By Brett Wilkins



'Shameful': Omar Rips Late Effort by Pro-Israel Donors to Boost Her Primary Opponent

The progressive Minnesota congresswoman said her Democratic challenger is "actively courting Republican votes and desperately seeking funding from AIPAC."

By Jake Johnson



Leading Senate Democrat Calls JD Vance 'A Phony' on Child Tax Credit

"If JD Vance sincerely gave a whit about working families in America, he would have shown up in the Senate a week and a half ago and voted for my proposal to expand the Child Tax Credit," said Sen. Ron Wyden.

By Jake Johnson


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■ Opinion


We Have 147 Days to Prevent Another Capitol Insurrection

Before January 6, 2025, we need Americans across the country to demand that their lawmakers have the courage to certify the 2024 election results and reject the extreme Project 2025 agenda.

By Michael Fanone,Aquilino Gonell


Manchin’s Last Hurrah Is a Bad Deal for the Planet

The fossil fuel lobby has now supersized their hostage demands with the single-minded goal of guarding against an incoming Harris administration by mandating a steady stream of fossil fuel leases and permits.

By Jeremy Symons


Forcing Democrats to Confront the Gaza Genocide in Chicago

Ahead of the DNC, the Arab American Institute and other prominent progressive groups are hosting three days of programming on Palestinian rights and U.S. support for Israel.

By James Zogby