Sunday, December 15, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Not 'Anti-Israel,' Says Irish Leader After Israeli Embassy Closed, But 'Pro-International Law'

"Ireland will always speak up for human rights and international law. Nothing will distract from that."

By Jon Queally



Ecological Disaster Feared After Pair of Russian Oil Tankers Sink

“Another ship is going down. Holy shit!” said a sailor from a nearby boat who was filming the incident in the Black Sea's Kirch strait.

By Common Dreams Staff



'We Have Run Out of Body Bags to Bury the Dead' in Gaza

A relentless series of assaults in central and northern Gaza by Israeli forces, according to reports on the ground, have killed numerous civilians—including children, rescue workers, and journalist—in recent days with no end in sight.

By Jon Queally



'No Way' We Let Trump Privatize Postal Service, Say Progressives

Instead of privatization, said one Democratic lawmaker, "Fire his former pick for postmaster, DeJoy, and let a real professional run it like it should be run. The first priority is delivering mail. Cut the Pentagon's bloat if you want to save money."

By Jon Queally



Holiday Season Ultimatum From Amazon Workers: Bargain or We Strike!

"If Amazon chooses to ignore us, they’re the ones ruining Christmas for millions of families. We’re not just fighting for a contract; we’re fighting for the future of worker power at Amazon and beyond."

By Jon Queally



Bernie Sanders Says Defeating Oligarchy Now Most Urgent Issue

"My friends, you don’t have to be a PhD in political science to understand that this is not democracy. This is not one person, one vote. This is not all of us coming together to decide our future. This is oligarchy."

By Jon Queally


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■ Opinion


Spineless, Greedy CEOs Are Lining Up to Lick Trump’s Backside

At a time in American history when the most influential leaders of the U.S. need to stand up loudly and clearly for the rule of law, democracy, and decency, they are leading the charge in the opposite direction.

By Robert Reich


There Is No Such Thing as 'Normal' Trump Nominee

And Doug Burgum proves it. Backing false climate solutions is hardly less corrosive than outright climate denial when it comes to the goal of mitigating climate change.

By Hannah Story Brown


Don't Wait for Trump's Attack, People. It's Time to Go on Offense

Trumpy Dumpty is thin on the facts, policies and programs, but he is as cunning as a hungry shark in detecting weakness in his opponents, especially the Democratic Party.

By Ralph Nader