Tuesday, November 12, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Economists, Advocates Call On G20 Ministers to 'Make History' and Tax Superrich

"There are 16 people in the world who—if 99% of their wealth vanished overnight—would still be billionaires," said one campaigner. "We must tax the rich."

By Julia Conley



Newly Unearthed Docs Show Big Oil Knew of Climate Dangers as Early as 1950s

"Big Oil has been running public affairs campaigns to downplay the dangers of its products just as long as Big Tobacco," said one expert.

By Julia Conley



'Strong Message to Christian Nationalists': Judge Blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments Law

"Public schools are not Sunday schools," said one advocate, "and today's decision ensures that our clients' classrooms will remain spaces where all students, regardless of their faith, feel welcomed."

By Jake Johnson



Emboldened by Trump Win, Israeli Minister Vows West Bank Annexation in 2025

"I have no doubt that President Trump, who showed courage and determination in his decisions during his first term, will support the state of Israel in this move."

By Brett Wilkins



Critics Warn Trump EPA Pick Zeldin 'Will Make Our Air and Water Dirtier' to Enrich Polluters

The choice, said one climate leader, "lays bare Donald Trump's intentions to, once again, sell our health, our communities, our jobs, and our future out to corporate polluters."

By Jessica Corbett



Continuing 'Ethnic Cleansing' Campaign, Israel Blows Past US Deadline for Gaza Aid

One advocate urged action "to prevent further loss of innocent life, the deepening of an extraordinary humanitarian crisis, and the continued erosion of U.S. credibility as an upholder of international humanitarian law."

By Julia Conley


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■ Opinion


The One-Word Explanation for Trump's Stunning Victory?

Corporate media pundits will not tell you, because it remains at the core of their belief system. But neoliberalism is not just an economic doctrine, but a political project that has now ushered us into the abyss of fascism.

By C.J. Polychroniou


My Fury Is Aimed at the Democratic Consultancy Class Which Runs the Party

The Democratic pundits and their allies who control the party from the top will find fault with the voters and their choices, not with the poor decisions they themselves made.

By James Zogby


Stand With Working People and They Will Stand With You

Let's be very clear: the Democrats lost this election because they ignored the justified anger of working class America and became the defenders of a rigged economic and political system.

By Bernie Sanders


Reclaiming Democracy from Capitalism: Understanding Trump's Resurgence

Making sense of Trump's enduring appeal requires examining how market forces have gradually hollowed out democratic promise, creating the conditions for authoritarian alternatives to flourish.

By Peter Bloom