Sunday, October 20, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Voices Against 'Extermination Campaign' in Gaza Call Out to the World: 'This Has to Stop!'

"Israel is committing unprecedented massacres in northern Gaza, and the international community cannot remain silent!"

By Jon Queally



Leaked US Intel on Iran Attack Plans Also Confirms Israeli Nuclear Weapons

Another of the alleged documents, which multiple outlets have been told appear authentic, confirm U.S. spying on Israeli military forces and shows "a strike on Iran" is "almost certainly" coming.

By Jon Queally



'Strikes Work!' Boeing Union Workers Win Tentative Contract With 35% Wage Increase

"The fact the company has put forward an improved proposal is a testament to the resolve and dedication of the frontline workers who've been on strike—and to the strong support they have received from so many," said the machinists and aerospace workers.

By Jon Queally



'Devastating Blow to Humanity': Barred From Gaza by Israel, Health Workers Cry Out for Help

As the situation inside Gaza is increasingly described as "indescribable," medical NGOs blocked from providing care to Palestinians trapped inside besieged territory demand world leaders to stop turning 'blind eye' to Israeli war crimes and violations of humanitarian law.

By Jon Queally



Constitutional Lawyers Back Criminal Charges Against Trump-Vance in Ohio

"Trump and Vance's positions of authority do not immunize them from the consequences that would fall—and have fallen—upon anyone else."

By Edward Carver



'He's Not Kidding,' Advocates Warn as Trump Threatens to Defund Schools for Teaching US History

The Republican presidential nominee is threatening funding if teachers "don't teach what he wants," said one teachers union leader. "That's indoctrination and it's dangerous."

By Julia Conley


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■ Opinion


If You Ever Wondered What You’d Do in a Genocide, You’re Doing It Now

Americans must get louder and stronger in our support of the fight for Palestinian liberation.

By Caleb W. Crowder


How US Taxpayers Helped Elon Musk Become the Richest Man on Earth

Now it's time to tax it back to where much of it came from.

By Sam Pizzigati


Project 2025 Threatens Full Privatization of Medicare—A Death Sentence for Millions

Despite the overwhelming evidence showing that privatized Medicare does not serve our seniors’ best interests and wastes money, Project 2025 wants to take over all of Medicare by automatically enrolling seniors in corporate insurance plans without their full consent.

By Diljeet Singh


Not Scared About Just How Vicious a Second Trump Presidency Would Be? Let Me Walk You Through It

A frightening review of what Donald Trump has already said he will do if he gets back into the White House may be exactly what you need to hear right now.

By Thom Hartmann