Tuesday, October 8, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Rights Groups Sue to Extend Voter Registration in Georgia After Hurricane

"People simply need more time to ensure their voices are heard on Election Day. That's only fair," an advocate said.

By Edward Carver



Airlines and Hotels Price Gouge Floridians Fleeing Milton

"Sky-high prices to escape Florida before a deadly hurricane—and Republicans still criticize price gouging bans," said one outraged resident.

By Julia Conley



'Jabalia Is Being Wiped Out': Gaza Pleads for Help as Israel Intensifies Assault

One Palestinian journalist said that "the situation in the north is horrific and very dangerous" and implored people to "please share what's happening."

By Jake Johnson



'Very Fabric of Life' at Risk Without Urgent Action to End Fossil Fuel Era

"We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster. This is a global emergency beyond any doubt."

By Jessica Corbett



Trump White House Limited 'Sham' FBI Kavanaugh Probe, Senate Report Confirms

"The Trump White House exercised total control over the scope of the investigation, preventing the FBI from interviewing relevant witnesses and following up on tips," reads a new report.

By Julia Conley



Ex-Israeli PM Says Netanyahu Wants to Draw US Into 'Reckless' War With Iran

"I'm afraid that if Israel will start a war, a comprehensive war against Iran... America will join in to help Israel," said former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. "And that is what Netanyahu believes."

By Jake Johnson


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■ Opinion


A Trump Win Would Bring Both Monarchy and Aristocracy to the US

This election may be America’s last stand against this country becoming, like Hungary and Russia, a full-on oligarchy run of, by, and for a small, malevolent group of the morbidly rich.

By Thom Hartmann


100-Year-Old Jimmy Carter Shows Us What Courage Looks Like on Israel-Palestine

As we celebrate and reflect on Carter’s life and legacy, let us amplify his call for the U.S. to be a genuine force for peace and justice around the world.

By Mustafa Barghouti


Trump Will Make Climate Disasters Like Helene Even Worse

The real price of what Trump has promised—to remove environmental protections and increase our dependence on fossil fuels—will be paid for in lives.

By Sulma Arias