Wednesday, November 20, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


After Previously Voting With GOP, 52 House Dems Targeted to Oppose 'Nonprofit Killer' Bill

"Every nonprofit across the spectrum of human rights and progressive values is up in arms, begging Democrats to overcome their greed and their spite, and not to hand President-elect Trump the ability to destroy any nonprofit he dislikes with the flick of a pen," wrote one campaigner.

By Eloise Goldsmith



Israeli Use of AI Weapons in Gaza Denounced as Blatant Violation of Treaty Obligations

"As the Israeli military weaponizes AI for oppression, the world must confront this hypocrisy and hold it accountable to save lives," said Jewish Voice for Peace.

By Julia Conley



House Democrats Back Sanders Senate Effort to Halt Arms Sales to Israel

"The U.S. must use its leverage to safeguard civilian lives, secure a lasting cease-fire, and advance a pathway toward peace."

By Jessica Corbett



Dr. Oz Nomination Seen as Potential Boon for Medicare Privatization

"Dr. Oz wants to fully privatize Medicare," warned one advocacy group. "That’s why Donald Trump put him in charge of Medicare."

By Eloise Goldsmith



In 14-1 UN Security Council Vote, Lone US Veto Kills Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution

The U.S. government, said one human rights lawyer, "proves once again to the world that it is fully committed to the continuation of the genocide in Palestine."

By Jessica Corbett



'Inconceivable': US Condemned Over Decision to Provide Landmines to Ukraine

"Ukraine already faces years of demining due to Russian landmine use," said the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. "Adding to this contamination would impact its own population for decades to come."

By Jake Johnson


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■ Opinion


Revenge of the Deplorables?​

Think about it this way, maybe it's the Democratic Party which has become deplorable to the working class.

By Les Leopold


Dems, Don’t Give Trump the Tools to Crush Protest Groups He Doesn’t Like

A bipartisan bill that would enable the next administration to strip nonprofits of their status is an example of how the crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism could make it easier for Trump to crush all dissent.

By Will Bunch


Could Trump 2.0 End the American Century?

Trump’s second term will almost certainly be one of imperial decline, increasing internal chaos, and a further loss of global leadership.

By Alfred W. Mccoy