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May 16, 2022

Top News

Kagan Pens Scathing Dissent as Supreme Court Kills Another Campaign Finance Rule

"In allowing those payments to go forward unrestrained, today's decision can only bring this country's political system into further disrepute," wrote Justice Elena Kagan.

by Jake Johnson

As Evisceration of Roe Looms, Poll Finds Support for Abortion Rights at New High

The findings come on the heels of nationwide marches in defense of reproductive rights.

by Andrea Germanos

Median Pay of Top CEOs Hits Record $14.7 Million as Workers Strike Over Starvation Wages

"While most of America struggles to put gas in the tank and pay the grocery bills, price-gouging, excessive-profit-taking CEOs used their captive boards to award themselves record pay," said one expert.

by Jake Johnson

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* Sentenced for Coal Blockade, Climate Activists Vow to 'Continue to Do What Must Be Done'

* Jailed Palestinian Lawyer Implores ICC to Probe Israeli 'Crimes Against Humanity' in East Jerusalem

* Sanders: Manchin and Sinema 'Sabotaged' Biden Agenda Because They Lack 'Guts'

* Millions Could Soon Face Surging Health Insurance Premiums Unless Congress Acts

* 'Fueling the Flames': Model Shows Growing Risk of Wildfires in US

* 'Oil Fuels War': Greenpeace Activists Block Tanker Carrying Russian Diesel to UK

* Bezos Praises Manchin for Blocking Biden's Corporate Tax Hike

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Opinion

Rising Authoritarianism and Escalating Climate Change Are Supported by the Same Industries

The biggest obstacles, a recent U.N. climate report noted, are national leaders who are unwilling to regulate fossil fuel corporations, reduce greenhouse gas emissions or plan for renewable energy production.

by Eve Darian-Smith

Young America's Dilemma: The Predatory Choice Between Student Loan Debt and Military Enlistment

It is easy to draw parallels between student loan companies and another institution that targets students, especially low income students, with promises of a fulfilling life: the US military.

by Liz Walters

Israeli War Crimes and the Execution of Al Jazeera Reporter Shireen Abu Akleh

Israel, which shoots hundreds of Palestinians a year, routinely includes reporters and photographers on its target lists.

by Chris Hedges

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