Tuesday, February 27, 2024

COMMON DREAMS: Top News: Rich Wage Global 'War on Fair Taxation'

 





'Ready to Win': Mercedes-Benz Workers in Alabama Move to Join UAW

"We're here to tell you that we are the majority. Mercedes workers are ready to stand up."

By Thor Benson


UN Expert Says Israel's Forced Starvation of Gazans Is Genocide

"Intentionally depriving people of food is clearly a war crime."

By Brett Wilkins



'Uncommitted' Campaign Makes Final Push as Michigan Primary Voters Hit the Polls

"Use our democratic process to speak up about your core values, where you want to see our country go," said Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress.

By Jessica Corbett


US, UK, Fiji, and Hungary Only Nations to Defend Israeli Occupation at ICJ

One analyst argued that opponents of Israel's occupation "demolished" the arguments of its few supporters.

Norfolk Southern CEO Got a 37% Pay Boost After Toxic East Palestine Crash

"We need full compensation for the families and workers affected by the East Palestine train derailment—not a $3.6 million raise for its CEO," wrote Sen. Ed Markey.

By Thor Benson


Global 'War on Fair Taxation' Has Slashed Taxes for Richest 1% by a Third

Years of tax cuts and elites' "war on democracy" have fueled inequality and harmed G20 nations' ability to fund basic public services, according to a new Oxfam analysis.

By Jake Johnson

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Florida Lawmakers Shelve 'Fetal Personhood' Bill After Alabama IVF Backlash


IDF Kills Nearly 100 Gazans in 24 Hours as Biden Claims Cease-Fire Deal 'Close'


Canadians Cheer 'Big Deal' Plan for Single-Payer Pharmacare


50 Arrested in Jewish-Led Protest of Gaza Genocide at Biden TV Taping


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Opinion


MAGA's Plan to "Legally" Steal the 2024 Election

Trump Republicans are committed to abandoning America’s historic embrace of democracy.

By Thom Hartmann


Aaron Bushnell Is the Latest Victim of Madmen Arsonists

More about why the U.S. Air Force airman did what he did may come to light. But what he said in the video that captured his final moments is sufficient. He could "no longer be complicit in genocide."

By Veterans for Peace


A Eulogy for David Braun, a Lion of the Anti-Fracking Movement

I often close rally speeches by saying that the struggle for climate justice is a David and Goliath fight and that our slingshot is made of science, love, and grassroots political power; David, you were the David of Davids.

By Sandra Steingraber


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