Saturday, October 12, 2024

■ The Week in Review


Progressives Issue Warning to Harris: Break With Biden on Gaza—Now

"If you want people to vote for you, you gotta give them a reason," said James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute.

By Jake Johnson • Oct 10, 2024



'The Fabric of Nature Is Unraveling,' Warns New Report on Wildlife Population Decline

"This is not just about wildlife," an expert said. "It's about the essential ecosystems that sustain human life."

By Edward Carver • Oct 10, 2024



Historic ICC War Crimes Complaint Names 1,000 Israeli Soldiers

"This complaint is not only the largest ever submitted to the ICC, but it is also a milestone in documenting Israeli war crimes for future generations."

By Brett Wilkins • Oct 9, 2024



'Reckless Conduct' of Big Oil Caused Milton—And Now They Should Pay

"The failure by our political class to deal with this completely solvable issue is staggering and shameful," wrote one journalist.

By Julia Conley • Oct 9, 2024



Video From 2040 Begs This Question of Gaza Genocide in 2024: 'What Did You Do to Stop It?'

"Yes, we watched hundreds of thousands of children being killed, maimed, and starved—and we just kept watching," one writer said in response to the powerful clip.

By Brett Wilkins • Oct 9, 2024



'Mark Cuban Is Wrong': Bernie Sanders Defends Lina Khan as 'Best FTC Chair in Modern History'

"By taking on corporate greed and illegal monopolies, [the FTC chair] is doing an exceptional job preventing large corporations from ripping-off consumers and exploiting workers," said the U.S. Senator from Vermont.

By Jon Queally • Oct 9, 2024



Advocates Applaud Harris' Plan for Medicare to Cover Home Health Aides

"In this presidential election, we have the choice between a candidate who has a plan for working families and one who has only offered 'concepts of a plan,' including gutting the Affordable Care Act," said one labor leader.

By Julia Conley • Oct 8, 2024



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 • Oct 8, 2024



Florida Meteorologist Breaks Down Reporting on Milton's Growing Strength

"The warming world has forcibly shifted my manner from calm concern to agitated dismay," said John Morales. "Now I look at storms differently. And I communicate differently."

By Julia Conley • Oct 7, 2024



'We'll Come for You Next': Israel Threatened to Kill Teen Journalist in Gaza—Then Did

"Western journalists and editors should hang their heads in shame for their outrageous silence in the face of these crimes," said one professor.

By Brett Wilkins • Oct 7, 2024


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■ Opinion


Helene and Milton Prove It's Time to Make Polluters Pay for Climate Disasters

Recent polling shows that 70% of US voters support making oil and gas companies pay their fair share for these fossil fuel-driven catastrophes. What are we waiting for?

By Jamie Henn • Oct 10, 2024


Kamala Harris Must Correct Course Before She Blows This Election

A series of underlying dynamics should ring alarm bells for a Democratic campaign entering the final stretch of a cardinal race with potentially catastrophic consequences.

By Miles Kampf-Lassin • Oct 10, 2024


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 • Oct 8, 2024


This Election Isn’t About a Perfect Candidate, It’s About Our Futures

Harris will never be my community’s liberator. But for right now, for this election, she is my target. My goal is to stop Trump and his MAGA allies from ever getting close to the White House again.

By Jasmine Parish Moreno • Oct 6, 2024