Sunday, November 3, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


'This Is What We're Funding': At Least 50 Children Killed in Israeli Strikes on Jabalia

"Civilians and civilian structures... must always be protected in accordance with international humanitarian law," said the head of UNICEF. "Yet these principles are being flouted over and over again."

By Julia Conley



'It's the Abortion Ban': Final Iowa Poll Shows Harris Leading Trump 47-44

Rights advocates were energized by the "gold standard" poll results, but called on progressives to continue working to turn out voters.

By Julia Conley



'Terrifying' Ad Shows Deadly Impact of GOP Abortion Bans

The ad was released as Americans learn of a growing number of women who have died because doctors would not provide standard miscarriage and abortion care under state abortion bans.

By Julia Conley



'Unacceptable,' Advocates Say as COP16 Ends Without Biodiversity Fund Deal

"Biodiversity finance remains stalled after a deafening absence of credible finance pledges from wealthy governments and unprecedented corporate lobbying," said one campaigner.

By Julia Conley



Johnson Attempts Damage Control After Saying GOP, Trump Would Repeal Job-Creating CHIPS Act

"The Republican Speaker of the House just told the tens of thousands of construction workers building New York and America's future they want to send them pink slips ASAP," said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

By Julia Conley



GOP Already Preparing Big Lie 2.0 If Trump Loses, Experts Warn

"Undermining the legitimacy of an election is how demagogues destroy faith in democracy," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

By Julia Conley


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■ Opinion


5 ‘No-Regrets’ Actions for Tumultuous Times

In the shadow of uncertainty, let’s invest in the actions that enable us to both cope with crises and step into opportunities.

By Elizabeth Sawin


For Freedom and Against Fear: From FDR to Kamala Harris

Advocating a platform that both protects and expands freedoms, the Democratic nominee has donned the mantle of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

By Diana Depardo-Minsky


Trump and Trumpism Are the Violent Threat—And They Must Be Stopped

We are not our own worst enemies. Trump is the worst enemy of every one of us.

By Jeffrey C. Isaac


It's Not Too Late for Democrats to Ditch Cowardice and Bravely Change Course

Harris has learned little from Hillary Clinton’s disastrous loss to Trump in 2016. Bernie Sanders has shown the party what it looks like to champion working-class politics over corporate interests and an imperial foreign policy.

By Ralph Nader