Thursday, November 14, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


ACLU Slams Senate Push to Crack Down on Campus Criticism of Israel

"The ability to criticize governments and their policies is a critical component of our democracy."

By Jessica Corbett



World's Largest Coral Found in Pacific, Unharmed by Planetary Heating

"While the nearby shallow reefs were degraded due to warmer seas, witnessing this large healthy coral oasis in slightly deeper waters is a beacon of hope."

By Julia Conley



'We Are Unafraid': In Face of Trump Win, Champions of Working Class Vow Epic Fight

"We must raise the standard of living for our members and the entire working class through unity, solidarity, and working-class power," said UAW president Shawn Fain. "No matter who is in the White House."

By Julia Conley



Watchdog Urges House Panel to Publicly Release Ethics Report on Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz

"The public has a right to access and review the committee's findings," said Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.

By Jake Johnson



As Planet Heads Toward 2.7°C Rise, Tracker Warns Global Climate Action Has 'Flatlined'

"As the world edges closer to these dangerous climate thresholds, the need for immediate, stronger action to reverse this trend becomes ever more urgent," one report author said.

By Olivia Rosane



With Trifecta Secured, GOP Already Eyeing Destructive Healthcare Cuts

"If there are a lot of details still to be filled in," wrote one analyst, "the theme of the GOP's healthcare agenda is clear: cuts."

By Jake Johnson


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■ Opinion


To Fight Billionaire-Backed Fascism, We Need Grit and Solidarity—Not Hope

This deeply perilous time requires realism—but not fatalism. In the worst of times, solidarity is most needed.

By Norman Solomon


When David Brooks Goes 'Bernie Bro' (Sort of)

The longtime conservative NYT columnist is certainly not a member of the political left. But his recent admission still has something to offer us.

By Harvey J. Kaye


Biden Must Act Now to End US Funds for Fossil Fuels Abroad

With an incoming Trump administration ready to bend to the will of the fossil fuel industry, the Biden administration cannot afford to miss this opportunity to secure its climate legacy.

By Kate Deangelis,Nina Pušić