Friday, September 6, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


UN Expert Fears 'Almost the Entire Population' of Gaza Exterminated If Israel Not Stopped

"The range of presumable direct and indirect deaths could be between 15 and 20% of the population already by the end of this year," said U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.

By Julia Conley



Judge Delays Trump Sentencing in Hush Money Case Until After 2024 Election

One analyst argued the decision was "wrong," writing that "if no one is above the law, then Trump shouldn't be either."

By Jake Johnson



In Rich Nations, 72% Say Climate Damage Should Be 'Criminal Offense'

"People clearly understand that the most severe forms of environmental destruction harm all of us, and that there is real deterrent potential in creating personal criminal liability."

By Jessica Corbett



Israeli Forces Reportedly Kill US Human Rights Activist With 'Deliberate Shot to the Head'

"A soldier fired directly at the protestors, hitting the American activist in the head from behind," said one eyewitness.

By Julia Conley



'Time for Urgent Action Is Right Now': Summer 2024 Was Hottest on Record

"If you keep doing the same thing, you cannot expect to get any different result," said the director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service. "Unless we limit greenhouse gases, we will only see an exacerbation of these temperatures."

By Jake Johnson



Poll Shows Voter Support for Harris Would Grow If She Backed Arms Embargo on Israel

A survey commissioned by the Arab American Institute found that endorsing an arms embargo would boost the Democratic nominee's support nationally from 44% to 49%.

By Jake Johnson


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■ Opinion


US Workers Are So Much Better Off Today Than 4 Years Ago—It's Not Even Close

Here are some of the economic facts.

By Dean Baker


A Last Chance for Harris to Win Back Voters Opposed to Gaza Genocide

What voters opposed to the war on the people of Gaza want most is what U.S. law already requires: an arms embargo on the Israeli government that forces an end to the slaughter and starvation.

By Basim Elkarra


To Ensure Humanity’s Future, the US Must Forego Dominance for Peace

This country doesn’t need to be made great again, it needs to be made sane again by the rejection of wars and the weaponry that goes with them.

By William Astore


Who Wants to Kill and Die for the American Empire?

Instead of acting as an alternative to ground wars involving U.S. forces, U.S. proxy wars have spawned ever-escalating crises that are now making U.S. wars with Iran and Russia increasingly likely.

By Nicolas J.S. Davies