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Absolutely Not Photographic: Dems Bring the Babbling Receipts
Amidst a fraught political landscape where totalitarian clouds loom, we celebrate House Democrats whose smarts and prowess may yet save us. Thus did a hearing on "lying bozo" Robert Hur's hit job on classified documents - which charged Biden only with being a "well-meaning, elderly man" - turn into another hot mess for GOP hacks and yahoos after Dems laid bare Hur's flimflam and showcased their demented stable genius yammering word salad into the unseemly air.
Prominent Writers Withdraw From PEN World Voices Festival Over Gaza
"If organizations like PEN America cling to the illusion of political neutrality in the face of a clear effort to destroy Palestinian lives and culture, one can only wonder whether there will be any writers left in Gaza to tell the story."
'Huge': Harris Becomes First Vice President to Visit Abortion Clinic
"These attacks against an individual's right to make decisions about their own body are outrageous," said Vice President Kamala Harris.
100+ Musical Acts Boycott SXSW Over US Army, Defense Contractor Ties
"That the organizers of SXSW have taken the decision to mix the arts with the military and weapons contractors is unforgivable," said one band from Northern Ireland.
UN Staffer Among Dozens Killed, Injured by Israeli Attack on Rafah Food Center
"The United Nations, its personnel, premises, and assets must be protected at all times," stressed the head of UNRWA—which says that 400 Palestinian aid-seekers have been killed since last month's Flour Massacre.
Sanders and Senate Dems Warn Louis DeJoy: Don't Mess With USPS Workers or Mail Delivery
"The Postal Service is at its best when it treats its workers right and delivers mail in a timely fashion. We therefore urge you to prevent facility changes or outright closures that will result in any job losses and slower mail."
25 Groups Demand Biden 'Urgently Comply With US Law' and End Israel Arms Sales
"U.S. weapons, security assistance, and blanket political support have contributed to an unparalleled humanitarian crisis and possible war crimes in Gaza," the NGOs wrote.
Majority of Americans Agree: Decline of Unions Bad for Country
Pew found that most U.S. adults, especially Democrats, see the trend as bad for working people.
'Blatant Censorship': Critics Blast US House Vote for TikTok Ban
"Don't ban TikTok," said Fight for the Future. "Pass a goddamn privacy law."
Landmark Artificial Intelligence Act in EU Slammed as Rights 'Failure'
One expert said the law "is littered with concessions to industry lobbying, exemptions for the most dangerous uses of AI by law enforcement and migration authorities, and prohibitions... full of loopholes."
'Not a Radical Idea': Bernie Sanders Unveils 32-Hour Workweek Bill
"It is time to reduce the stress level in our country and allow Americans to enjoy a better quality of life," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "It is time for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay."
'We Won't Be Silenced,' Says Greenpeace as Big Oil Threatens Libel Suit
"It has become clear: Eni is trying to silence anyone who dares to speak up and denounce the company's contribution to the fueling of the climate crisis," says Chiara Campione of Greenpeace Italy.
Rabbis for Palestinian Rights Counter 'Warmongering' AIPAC in DC
"We refuse to be bystanders as the Israeli government wages a genocidal campaign in our name," one rabbi said.
Despite Industry Vows, Methane Emissions Remained Near Record Highs in 2023
"Close to 70% of methane emissions from fossil fuels come from the top 10 emitting countries," states a new report from the International Energy Agency.
48,000+ Democrats Vote 'Uncommitted' in Deep-Blue Washington
"Tonight's numbers show that President Biden's current policies towards Gaza and Palestine are not in line with his voting base."
Report Exposes US Corporations That Pay Their Execs More Than They Pay in Taxes
"Both kinds of corporate misbehavior—underpaying taxes and overpaying executives—ultimately make working families the victim through smaller paychecks and diminished public services."
'Disturbing': Intel Chair Used Schumer Protests to Push Warrantless Spying
"If any lawmakers were still on the fence and waiting for a smoking gun, THIS IS IT," said one advocate of reforming Section 702.
Columbia Sued Over 'Retaliatory' Suspension of Pro-Palestine Student Groups
"Universities should be havens for robust debate, discussion, and learning—not sites of censorship where administrators, donors, and politicians squash political discourse they don't approve of," said the head of the NYCLU.
Jewish Progressives Stage Sit-In at Hakeem Jeffries' Office to Protest AIPAC Influence
"Our Jewish communities are rising up to say, 'Never again is now,'" said organizers.
Biden Proposes Major Tax Increase on Fuel for Private Jets
"We have to stop private jet users from ruining the climate for everyone else," Sen. Ed Markey said.
School Hate Crimes Quadruple in GOP States Attacking LGBTQ+ Rights
"For the activists and politicians writing these laws, this is just a sign that their plan is working," said one rights advocate.
Israeli Genocide Causing 'Complete Psychological Destruction' of Gaza Children
"Five months of violence, displacement, starvation, and disease on top of nearly 17 years of a blockade have caused relentless mental harm to children in Gaza," said Save the Children.
'Uncommitted' in Washington Aim to Keep Pressure on Biden Over Gaza
"Without a change in tone and policy, Biden risks becoming a one-term president simply because he couldn't be responsive to the overwhelming demands of the American people," said one Democratic primary voter.
Critics Warn RNC 'Bloodbath' a Preview of What Project 2025 Would Do If Trump Reelected
"There's already a recruitment and training program for MAGA militants underway," said one journalist focused on the issue.
'That's the Law': Senators Say Biden Must End Arms Sales If Israel Keeps Blocking Aid
"Federal law is clear, and, given the urgency of the crisis in Gaza, and the repeated refusal of Prime Minister Netanyahu to address U.S. concerns on this issue, immediate action is necessary."
As Starvation Death Toll Grows in Gaza, Israel Blocks Aid Over Scissors in Child Medical Kits
The decision demonstrates "why there can be no end to the genocide of Palestinians without an end of Israel's control over Gaza," said one human rights lawyer.
Trump Says Freeing Insurrectionists Would Be One of His 'First Acts'
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to pardon those who took part in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Biden Launches Attack Ad as Trump Tries to Walk Back Call for Social Security Cuts
The 20-second spot highlights the presumptive GOP presidential nominee's remark that "there's a lot you can do... in terms of cutting" Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Biden Budget Includes Over $1 Trillion in 'Militarized Spending': Analysis
"If we are ever going to stop the cycle of endless war, we'll have to invest differently."
Union Decries GOP Subpoena Over Gaza Resolution as 'Attack' on Free Speech
"We stand by our resolution in support of a free Palestine, which was passed overwhelmingly after a full membership vote."
Biden 2025 Budget Would Offer 'Welcome Relief,' But Not Enough
One expert said that enacting his reforms "will begin to reverse the 40-year one-way ratchet of falling taxes for the wealthy and corporations and instead invest in workers and families."
Bill Demanding Justice for Breonna Taylor Would Ban No-Knock Warrants Nationwide
"We know it was Breonna Taylor's dream to save lives," said one rights advocate, "and this proposed legislation would do just that."
Top US Nitrogen Gas Producers Ban Use in Executions
"Drug manufacturers don't want their medicines diverted and misused in torturous executions and the makers of nitrogen gas share the same objection: They do not want their products to be used to kill," said one campaigner.
'Social Security Is on the Ballot,' Say Advocates as Trump Threatens Cuts
"Not on my watch," said President Joe Biden in response to his Republican predecessor's latest threats to the safety net program.
State Department-Commissioned Report Warns AI Could Be an 'Extinction-Level' Threat
The report says the U.S. government must move "quickly and decisively" to address the threat of artificial intelligence.
UN Chief Warns Rafah Invasion Would Plunge Gazans Into 'Even Deeper Circle of Hell'
"The eyes of the world are watching. The eyes of history are watching," said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. "We cannot look away."
Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks NLRB Rule Aimed at Helping Workers Unionize
The rule was supposed to go into effect on Monday.
Groups Form 'Reject AIPAC' Coalition to Fight Israel Lobby's Attacks on Progressives
"For too long, AIPAC and its Republican megadonors have demanded our elected leaders unconditionally support the Israeli military and government—or else," said coalition member Jewish Voice for Peace Action. "Enough."
Ex-Trump Aide Peter Navarro Ordered to Prison for Defying Jan. 6 Probe
"May this represent the beginning of real accountability for the orchestrators, the organizers, the funders, and the inciters of the attack on our democracy," said one legal analyst.
Greta Thunberg, 40+ Other Climate Activists Block Entrance to Swedish Parliament
"Sweden is unfortunately not unique in completely ignoring the climate crisis," Thunberg said.
Filmmaker Jonathan Glazer Speaks Out Against Israel's Hijacking of Holocaust to Justify Gaza War
"Our film shows where dehumanization leads at its worst," said Jonathan Glazer, director of The Zone of Interest.
Israeli Groups Slam Netanyahu Government for Flouting ICJ Ruling
"We condemn the fact that Israel has so far failed to change its behavior."
Support for Gaza War Must End, Says Sanders, But Biden-Trump Choice Is 'Day and Night'
"The election of Trump would be a disaster for this country and, in my view, the world," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Instead of Holocaust Museum, Detour Signs Direct Israel's Herzog to The Hague
"How is it possible that such a sacred space is being used to normalize genocide today?" asked one Dutch Jewish organizer behind the protest.
Biden Says Netanyahu 'Hurting Israel' With Gaza Policy But Vows Unwavering Support, Weapons
"Biden said the death toll in Gaza is 'contrary to what Israel stands for,'" said one critic. "Maybe it's time to admit that that is what Israel stands for."
Doing Something Trump Almost Never Does, Biden Apologizes
Following criticism, Biden said he regrets using the noun "illegal" to characterize an immigrant during his State of the Union address.
'Beyond Misleading': Katie Britt Border Story Debunked With Bruising TikTok Takedown
"This is worth every minute," said one person who watched the 7-minute take down.
'He's the Boss': Trump Praises 'Fantastic' Dictatorial Style of Orbán
"How many different ways does Trump need to tell you he's going to rule as a dictator before you believe him?"
Canada, Sweden Restore UNRWA Funds as Report Accuses Israel of Torturing Agency Staff
"The work that UNWRA does cannot be overstated," said Canadian lawmaker Salma Zahid. "It will save lives as we have seen the visuals of children dying of hunger in Gaza. The need for immediate aid is non-negotiable."
No Labels Denounced for 'Dangerous' Dark-Money Ploy to Boost Trump in 2024
"Their decision to move forward with a dark-money, Trump donor-funded third-party fantasy bid is shameful and puts millions of Americans at risk," said one opponent.
Migrant Drownings in Pacific Soared 3,200% After Trump Raised Border Wall: Study
The Trump administration nearly doubled the height of the border barrier as part of its "zero tolerance" immigration agenda.
Oregon Gov. Kotek to Sign 'Unconscionable' Bill Recriminalizing Drugs
The landmark decriminalization measure passed by state voters in 2020 "now stands as a cautionary tale about the failure to match bold policy reform with competent administration," said one reporter.
UN Human Rights Chief Decries 'War Crime' of Rapidly Expanding Israeli Settlements
"The West Bank is already in crisis. Yet, settler violence and settlement-related violations have reached shocking new levels, and risk eliminating any practical possibility of establishing a viable Palestinian state."
Florida GOP Passes 'Vicious' Bill Banning Mandatory Water Breaks for Workers
"We will see fatalities, because of what Florida Republicans chose to do this week," said one workers' rights advocate.
In 'Stunning' Reversal, Wisconsin Throws Out Case Against Puppy Mill Rescuers
“The state and Ridglan are acknowledging what we knew to be true: we have the right to rescue suffering animals from abuse because they are sentient beings, not things,” said one animal rights campaigner.
Starving Children in Gaza 'Cannot Wait' Weeks for US Port, Aid Groups Say
"They are already dying from malnutrition and saving their lives is a matter of hours or days," said Jason Lee of Save the Children.
'What International Women's Day?' Asks Gaza Amid Israeli Genocide
"At least 9,000 women have been killed; many more are under the rubble," said UNRWA. "On average, 63 women are killed in Gaza per day—37 are mothers who leave their families behind."
30+ Arrested in Chicago Protest Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire
"We can't go on acting as if the genocide isn't happening," said one demonstrator who blocked traffic. "We're raising our voices to say no genocide in our name!"
Biden Praised for Plan to Tax Billionaires and 'Take on Corporate Greed'
"The president's commitment to improving the lives of working people and families stands in sharp contrast to lawmakers looking to protect excessive corporate profits and deliver another tax break to the rich," said one advocate.
Five Gazans Killed by US Aid Airdrops as Biden Faces Backlash Over 'Gimmicks'
The U.S. has been airdropping humanitarian assistance as Israel impedes and attacks aid convoys on the ground.
'Handmaid's Tale Coming to Life': Katie Britt's SOTU Response Sparks Alarm
"As someone who covers the far-right and the Christian nationalist movement, Sen. Katie Britt's speech was the closest thing to porn they'll consume," wrote one journalist.
Tlaib, Bush Raise 'Stop Sending Bombs' Signs as Biden Pledges More Aid for Gaza
President Joe Biden said Israel's war on Gaza has killed "thousands of thousands of innocents"—but did not acknowledge the role of U.S. weaponry.
'Complete Madness': Israel Blocks Food Aid as More Gaza Children Starve to Death
"The starvation of children is a hallmark of genocide and a deliberate political choice by Israel, backed by the Biden administration," said one humanitarian coordinator.
House GOP Advances 'Death Panel' for Social Security in Election Year
"MAGA House Republicans are demonstrating their hostility to working Americans and retirees," said one critic.
House Democrat Accuses GOP Colleague of 'Calling For Genocide'
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann is one of several Republican lawmakers who have openly called for genocide in Gaza in recent months.
Senate Dems Call on Schumer to Reopen WWII-Era Commission on 'War Profiteering'
Their plan is based on something Harry S. Truman did when he was in the Senate.
Critics Warn Orbán Visit Aimed at Tutoring Trump on 'How to Destroy a Democracy'
"If you want to see Trump's and the GOP's vision of America's future, just look at what Orbán's done to Hungary," said one observer.
Biden Aid Port Plan Rebuked as 'Pathetic' PR Effort as Israel Starves Gazans
"We need accountability, not more harebrained headline-chasing schemes," said a campaigner with Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Report Warns Generative AI Could Turbocharge Climate Disinformation
"The climate emergency cannot be confronted while online public and political discourse is polluted by fear, hate, confusion, and conspiracy," one campaigner warned.
UN Expert 'Horrified by the Depravity' of Israel's War on Gaza
The expert warns of the consequences of Israel invading Rafah.
AOC Leads Charge Against AI-Generated Pornographic Deepfakes
"The proliferation of nonconsensual, sexually explicit 'deepfake' images has exploded online," said one supporter of the bill. "It is past time that our laws catch up and hold the perpetrators of this abuse accountable!"
'Bombshell' Memo Shows Open Chemical Burn in East Palestine Violated EPA Rules
"It's inconceivable that there wouldn't have been someone from the enforcement office, or general counsel, saying, 'Oh, Norfolk Southern wants to do an uncontrolled burn—that's illegal, you cannot do that," said a former EPA official.
Alarming Heat Streak Continues as February Shatters Temperature Record
"As remarkable as this might appear, it is not really surprising as the continuous warming of the climate system inevitably leads to new temperature extremes," said the head of the E.U. climate service.
After Investigation by Sanders-Led Panel, Pharma Giant Caps Inhaler Costs
"We launched an investigation into big drug companies because the prices they were charging for inhalers just didn't add up," said Sen. Tammy Baldwin. "And looks like we were right."
Ahead of Biden State of the Union, Oxfam Says No More 'Platitudes' on Gaza
"The crisis in Gaza has become a defining issue for President Biden, and he has an obligation to act," said the head of Oxfam America.
Sanders Rips 'Fiction' That There's Nothing US Can Do to End Gaza Carnage
"Of course we have the leverage," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "We are funding the war."
To Regain Support, Groups Say Biden Must Embrace 'Finish the Job' Youth Agenda
"In 2024, you cannot win higher office without the youth vote, and you cannot win the youth vote without the Youth Agenda."
Khanna, Schumer Lead Call for FTC Probe of Big Oil Consolidation
"Americans are paying the price for Big Oil's greed and are still struggling to keep up with gas prices higher than pre-pandemic levels."
Civil War Risks Triggering 'Epic, Biblical-Style Famine' in Sudan
"Millions of lives and the peace and stability of an entire region are at stake," warned the head of the World Food Program.
Following French Victory, Spain's Left Wants to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Constitution
"The French feminists did it. The Spanish feminists can do it."
SEC Accused of Bending to Industry Pressure by Omitting Key Measure in New Climate Rule
"The SEC's decision to bow to industry pressure against comprehensive climate disclosure requirements is a disservice to both the planet and investors," said one expert.
In Private Meeting, Sanders Urged Biden to Embrace FDR-Style Agenda
"Democrats seem to think—many of them—that, only if we can explain all that we have accomplished, people will come on board. But that ignores the pain ordinary people are now experiencing," said the senator.
'Unconscionable': Biden Has Approved 100+ Arms Sales to Israel in Just Five Months
"When people ask, 'What do you want Joe Biden to do?' the answer is: Stop making these weapons deals," said one campaigner.
Trump's Fascist Consolidation of GOP Advances as Haley Quits, McConnell Endorses
U.S. voters, said one campaigner, now have a choice "between an aspiring dictator who is running for office so that he can escape accountability and punish his political enemies, and a leader who will protect our democracy."
Bullets Found at Gaza Flour Massacre Site Belie Israel's 'Stampede' Claim
A preliminary investigation by Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor affirmed that bullets that killed and wounded hundreds of Palestinians waiting for food aid are the same type fired by Israeli troops' guns.
Planet-Warming Emissions Would Soar If Trump Wins Second Term: Study
New research suggests Trump's plans for another four years in the White House could doom the climate.
GOP Budget Called a Plan to 'Sell Out' Families to 'Line the Pockets of the Ultra-Rich'
"With trillions of dollars in devastating cuts that will force families to spend more on everything from groceries to healthcare, this budget is the last thing Americans need," said Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle.
What a Leaked US Cable Says About Israel's Looming Assault on Rafah
An invasion would have "catastrophic humanitarian consequences, including mass civilian casualties, extensive population displacement, and the collapse of the existing humanitarian response," the cable warned.
Arctic Summers Could Be Virtually Ice-Free Within a Decade, Study Warns
The fossil fuel-driven climate crisis is causing Arctic sea ice to disappear more rapidly than expected, according to new research.
'Shrinkflation' Playing Crucial Role in Rising Prices, Corporate Profits: Analysis
"While shrinkflation is not new, it is arguably the most deceptive pricing practice companies use," reads the report.
'Finish the Problem': Presumptive GOP Nominee Trump Endorses Gaza Genocide
One commentator argued that while President Joe Biden has "bent over backward to support Israel," Donald Trump would "be even worse."
'Uncommitted' Wins Nearly 20% of Democratic Primary Vote in Minnesota
"Tonight's numbers showed that President Biden cannot earn back our votes with just rhetoric."
'Historic': Dartmouth Men's Basketball Team Votes to Unionize
More Perfect Union called the move "a precedent that could change college sports."
Progressives Cheer Senate Exit of Kyrsten Sinema
Sinema's exit sets up an election between Rep. Ruben Gallego and former television anchor Kari Lake.
Groups Forge Emergency Coalition to Pressure US on Gaza Cease-Fire
"It is long past time for the United States to use its leverage and uphold U.S. law to end Israel's indiscriminate bombardment of Gaza and have this war come to an end."
Scientists Won't Classify Anthropocene as 'Epoch' Yet, But Say Human Impact Undeniable
The Anthropocene is classified as a geological "event" at this point—as are mass extinctions and rapid expansions of biodiversity.
Majority of Americans Want Halt of US Weapons Bound for Israel: Poll
"Everyone knows that the U.S. could end this today if we wanted to," said one analyst.
New Rule Under Biden Would Save Americans $10 Billion in Credit Card Fees
"CFPB's new rule demonstrates that policymakers can—and must—take on predatory, deceptive behavior and act as a strong check on corporate power."
Poor People's Campaign to Lawmakers: If You Want Our Votes, Work to End 'Death by Poverty'
"We are putting politicians in every state on notice," said Rev. Dr. William Barber.
NOAA Warns World's Coral on Verge of 'Worst Bleaching Event in History of the Planet'
"It's looking like the entirety of the Southern Hemisphere is probably going to bleach this year," one scientist said.
Legal Experts Agree: Only Voters, Not the Supreme Court, Can Save Us From Trump
"It's clear that if anyone is going to save American democracy, it is going to be the voters."
As US Backslides, French Celebrate Historic Abortion Protections
"France saw what happened in the U.S. and decided to do the RIGHT thing—enshrine abortion in its Constitution," said one advocacy group.
Many Voters Unfamiliar With Trump’s Authoritarian Statements: Poll
A new survey suggests presenting voters with the former president’s dictatorial rhetoric could help Democrats win in November.
UNRWA Chief Accuses Netanyahu of 'Concerted Campaign' to Destroy Aid Agency
"The implementation of this plan is already underway with the destruction of our infrastructure across the Gaza Strip," said Philippe Lazzarini, the agency's commissioner-general.
Federal Court Blocks Workplace DEI Training Ban in DeSantis' 'Stop Woke' Law
One Democratic Florida lawmaker called the unanimous ruling "another win for the First Amendment and another loss for DeSantis."
Deepfakes of Black Trump 'Supporters' Spark Fresh Calls to Ban AI in Political Ads
"The spread of misinformation and targeted intimidation of Black voters will continue without the proper safeguards," said Color of Change.
Minnesota Dems Aim to Repeat 'Uncommitted' Campaign Success on Super Tuesday
"We are organizing our neighbors across the state to tell Joe Biden: permanent cease-fire now!"
Australian PM First Western Leader Referred to ICC as 'Accessory to Genocide in Gaza'
More than 100 lawyers endorsed the referral, which points to the military, intelligence, and rhetorical support Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has provided to the Israeli government.
UN Official Warns Africa Will Be Trillions Short of Needed Climate Funds by 2030
"Let's face it, we are on the brink of failing future generations."
Bernie Sanders Calls for Major Overhaul to Solve US Retirement Crisis
"If Congress can bail out the crooks on Wall Street," said the senator, "please do not tell me that Congress can't support a secure retirement for working Americans."
AIPAC's Dark Money Arm Unleashes $100 Million Blitz on Progressives
"AIPAC and their Republican mega-donors are targeting Black and brown Democratic incumbents with the same right-wing playbook across the country," warned Rep. Cori Bush.
'Historic Victory': Swiss Approve Pension Boost, Reject Later Retirement
"It is the people who have the power in Switzerland," one union leader said.
1 Million Acres Burned by Texas Smokehouse Creek Fire
Experts say the Smokehouse Creek fire is a vision of what the climate crisis has in store for the world.
'Disgraceful' Supreme Court Hands Victory to Trump in 14th Amendment Case
The 9-0 ruling which reverses a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court, warned one pro-democracy watchdog, "undermines the integrity of our Constitution and emboldens those seeking to disrupt and dismantle our democratic systems."
'Starvation Is Taking Place': Sanders Demands Biden Cut Off All Military Aid to Israel
The independent Senator said arming a nation that is actively "prohibiting aid convoys from delivering desperately needed food and water" represents a clear violation of U.S. law.
'The Child Deaths We Feared Are Here,' Says UNICEF
The United Nations Children's Fund said at least 10 kids in a northern Gaza hospital have died of malnutrition and dehydration—and many more are "fighting for their lives."
Biden Admin Airdrops 38,000 Meals Into Gaza as US-Armed Israeli Military Starves Millions
"Biden is airdropping food (expensive, inefficient, potentially dangerous) because he won't condition massive U.S. military aid and arms sales on Israel ending its obstruction of most ground aid deliveries."
Casar Leads Call for Probe of Election 'Rigging' as Pakistani Lawmakers Choose New PM
"We do not want the United States taxpayer dollars to go to militaries that then use that money to incarcerate journalists or suppress free speech or suppress political parties," said Rep. Greg Casar.
At Rallies Nationwide, Low-Wage Workers Tell Political Leaders: 'Our Votes Are Demands'
"Our government's refusal to fully address poverty and low wages even after the worst days of Covid is not only killing our brothers and sisters," said Rev. Dr. William Barber. "It's killing our public conscience."
Republican Who Once Proposed Sunsetting Social Security Floats Leadership Bid
Scott, the richest member of the U.S. Senate, also proposed hiking taxes on low-income Americans.
Biden EPA Accused of 'Caving' to Industry Pressure on Gas-Fired Power Plants
"Biden is on thin ice with young people," said the Sunrise Movement. "He can't throw a bone to us on Monday, let us down on Tuesday, and expect our generation to turn out in the numbers he needs us to in order to win."
Just Two US Lawmakers Sign International Statement Demanding Arms Embargo on Israel
"We will not be complicit in Israel's grave violation of international law," reads a statement backed by more than 200 legislators from 13 countries.
Florida House Republicans Advance Bill to 'Deny the Legal Existence' of Trans People
"Rest assured that the passage of this discriminatory bill would have a detrimental and real-life impact on the trans community," said one Florida ACLU leader.
Nicaragua Hits Germany With ICJ Case for Aiding Israel in Gaza Genocide
"The Global South strikes again against the morally and politically decayed West," said one supporter of the case.
Sanders Says US Gaza Aid Airdrops 'No Substitute for Sustained Ground Deliveries'
"Israel MUST open the borders and allow the United Nations to deliver supplies in sufficient quantities."
Federal Judge Dismisses Pharma Giant's Challenge to Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
"The court has rejected AstraZeneca's self-serving arguments and essentially said the company didn't have a leg to stand on," said one advocate.
CVS and Walgreens to Offer Abortion Pill Mifepristone in Some States
"I encourage all pharmacies that want to pursue this option to seek certification," said President Joe Biden.
As Outrage Over Gaza Grows, Biden Hides From Protests Amid High-Stakes Election
"A Democratic campaign that is scared of college campuses is not a campaign that can win given today's coalitions," said one journalist.
EPA Praised for Boost to 'Lifesaving' Protections From Chemical Incidents
One campaigner called it "a foundational step toward protecting the health and safety of communities and workers on the fenceline of the petrochemical industry."
Imperiling Climate Goals, Global Resource Extraction Set to Surge 60% by 2060
Wealthy nations are responsible for most of the consumption of natural resources, according to a new United Nations report.
Global News Leaders Voice Solidarity With Gaza Journalists Under Israeli Attack
"Journalists are civilians and Israeli authorities must protect journalists as noncombatants according to international law."
In Latest Crackdown on Rich Tax Cheats, IRS Pursues 125,000 Non-Filing Cases
"At this time of year when millions of hard-working people are doing the right thing paying their taxes, we cannot tolerate those with higher incomes failing to do a basic civic duty of filing a tax return," the IRS chief said.
George Galloway Wins UK Parliament Seat in Landslide After Pro-Palestinian Campaign
"Keir Starmer, this is for Gaza," said the representative of the Workers Party of Britain.
Planet-Warming CO2 Emissions Surged to Record High in 2023
"The clean energy transition has undergone a series of stress tests in the last five years—and it has demonstrated its resilience," said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.
US Blocks Security Council Statement Condemning IDF Killing of Gazans Seeking Aid
Israel is "responsible for creating catastrophic conditions that led to yesterday's killings," said Omar Shakir of Human Rights Watch.
'Utterly Ridiculous': Biden DOJ Aims to Bypass Congress to Renew Spying Power
"The administration has decided to short-circuit the legislative process and ask the FISA Court for an extra year of surveillance without any reforms at all," said Sen. Ron Wyden.
Fingers Point at Big Oil Climate Villainy as Record Wildfire Rips Through Texas
A Greenpeace campaigner argued that fossil fuel giants' drilling and production must be "rapidly phased out—and their billions in profits must pay for the damage they've caused."
Senate Dems Reintroduce Bill to 'Restore Critical Safeguards' of Voting Rights Act
One advocate said the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is "critically important for Congress to pass at a moment in our history when the freedom to vote is under attack in our nation."
Federal Judge Blocks 'Blatantly Unconstitutional' Texas Border Law
One ACLU attorney called the decision "an important win for Texas values, human rights, and the U.S. Constitution."
Pentagon Backpedals After Austin Says Israel Killed 'Over 25,000' Women and Kids in Gaza
A Pentagon spokesperson claimed the defense secretary was citing the total number of Palestinians killed by Israel—but the numbers don't add up.
'Climate Time Bomb': Infrastructure Law Funds Highways Over Public Transit
"If we want to tackle congestion and the climate crisis, instead of offering platitudes, the next transportation bill needs to offer clean mobility options, like transit, car share, active modes, and electrification," said one analyst.
New Report Warns of the Rise of Killer Robots
Public Citizen says autonomous weapons "inherently dehumanize the people targeted and make it easier to tolerate widespread killing."
60 Days Into 2024 and Millionaires Are Already Done Paying Into Social Security
"Ninety-four percent of Americans contribute to Social Security all year long, but the wealthy stop paying after their first $168,600 in wage income."
'Worst-Case Scenario': Children Dying of Starvation, Dehydration in Gaza Hospitals
"The international community is facing a moral and humanitarian test to stop the genocide in Gaza," said a Gaza Health Ministry official.
'Enough Is Enough': Former Top Sanders Aide Urges Israel Arms Embargo
"It is time for President Biden and U.S. partners to finally use their leverage to end this catastrophe."
Israeli Military 'Terrorizing' Palestinian Children in Detention, Aid Group Says
"What we know about how these children are being treated is unacceptable, but what we don't know could be even worse," said a Save the Children official.
Organizers Expand 'Uncommitted' Primary Campaigns to Push Biden on Gaza
"This issue of Gaza is not just a Michigan issue, it is an issue across the United States," said one organizer.
Putin Warns of Nuclear War If NATO Deploys Troops to Ukraine
"The escalation of bellicose rhetoric over Ukraine needs to stop," the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said in response.
Gaza Death Toll Passes 30,000 as IDF Massacres Crowd of Starving Civilians
"Israel deliberately targeting civilians after starving them is a gross violation of international humanitarian laws and our humanity," said Oxfam. "The risk of genocide is real."
Both Dems and GOP 'Completely Silent' as Macy's Guts Workforce After Rewarding Wall Street
"Blindsided" workers feels pain as retail giant says it will slash over 2,300 jobs and shutter 150 stores.
Corporate Tax Avoidance Rampant During First 5 Years of Trump-GOP Law: Study
"Corporate tax avoidance occurs because Congress allows it to occur, and the Trump tax law made it worse," says a new study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
As Biden Heads to Border, Amnesty Says Ditch 'Cruel' Anti-Migrant Policies
"We challenge President Biden to stop his blatant disregard for the right to seek asylum and his continued politicizing of migrant rights and lives."
Judge Disqualifies Trump From Illinois Ballot, Citing Jan 6 Role
The decision comes ahead of a highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a Colorado challenge to the 2024 GOP front-runner's candidacy based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause.
Senate GOP Blocks Effort to Federally Protect IVF Access
"Remember this the next time they claim to care about freedom and family," said one Democratic lawmaker.
As Supreme Court Takes Trump Immunity Case, Clarence Thomas Urged to Recuse
Critics also suggested that by hearing the case, the justices are trying to "buy him time to retake the White House."
50 House Dems Call for Funding the UNRWA to Aid Gaza
The agency has lost $450 million since funding was suspended.
Sanders Report Warns Nearly Half of Older Americans 'Have No Retirement Savings'
"In the richest country in the history of the world, a secure and dignified retirement should be available to every American, not just the extremely wealthy."
The Intercept and Other Progressive News Sites Sue OpenAI
The media outlets claim the company violated copyright laws.
Biden DOJ Launches Antitrust Probe Into Medicare Advantage Behemoth UnitedHealth
"For years, UnitedHealth has unfairly and illegally leveraged each of its businesses to strategically squeeze out competitors and monopolize all corners of healthcare," said one researcher.
'Good Riddance': McConnell to Step Down as Senate GOP Leader
"One of the worst people to ever serve in office. He will be remembered for all the wrong things."
'Expedited' Appeal on US Complicity in Gaza Genocide Means Early June Hearing
While welcoming the news, the head of Defense for Children International - Palestine said that "each day that passes without an end to Israel's genocidal campaign results in catastrophe for Palestinian children in Gaza."
Watch: Special Forces Veteran Condemns US Support for Gaza Genocide
"This is wrong, and there's nothing more American than speaking out against what's wrong," Alan Shebaro said during a McKinney, Texas City Council meeting.
Activists to Insurance Giants: 'End Your Support for Oil and Gas Now'
"Make no mistake, money made off the extraction of oil and gas is blood money," one frontline Indigenous campaigner said.
Climate-Fueled Extreme Weather Costs US Nearly $100 Billion a Year
The increased frequency of natural disasters caused by climate change is having major economic effects, according to reinsurance company Swiss Re.
Uncontrolled Texas Wildfires Shut Down Nuclear Weapons Plant
The fast-moving Smokehouse Creek Fire, the second-largest in Texas history, was sparked by dry condition and was 0% contained Wednesday morning.
Jayapal Says Biden Must Heed Warnings of 'Uncommitted' Voters in Michigan
Progressive Caucus chair said the "lack of attention and empathy" on Gaza is "breaking apart the fragile coalition we built to elect Joe Biden in 2020."
'We Need Joe Biden to Listen': 100,000+ Michigan Primary Voters Mark Uncommitted
The results "represent a historic inflection point for creating a Democratic Party that aligns with the majority of its voters who want a cease-fire," said one organizer.
'Omen of the Future': Off-The-Charts Hot Oceans Scare Scientists
After 2023 was the hottest year in human history, experts warn that 2024 "has strong potential to be another record-breaking year."
'A Massive Step': Starbucks Agrees to New Contract Talks With Union Workers
One labor expert and professor said it is "hard to overstate how big a deal this is."
$400,000 Per Missile? Sanders Rips War Profiteers 'Fleecing' US Taxpayers
"Congress must put an end to this form of corporate welfare," the senator said, arguing that one new way to do that involves reviving an old policy.
Two-Thirds of US Voters Across Political Spectrum Support Permanent Gaza Cease-Fire
More than three-quarters of Democrats now back a cease-fire, according to the latest polling.
'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."
Florida Lawmakers Shelve 'Fetal Personhood' Bill After Alabama IVF Backlash
The bill would allow civil lawsuits over the "wrongful death" of an "unborn child," including in potential cases involving in vitro fertilization.
UN Expert Says Israel's Forced Starvation of Gazans Is Genocide
"Intentionally depriving people of food is clearly a war crime."
'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.
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 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.
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.
IDF Kills Nearly 100 Gazans in 24 Hours as Biden Claims Cease-Fire Deal 'Close'
A cease-fire agreement "could have been reached a very long time ago if Biden actually wanted it," said one critic.
Canadians Cheer 'Big Deal' Plan for Single-Payer Pharmacare
However, at least two provinces—Alberta and Quebec—have said they would opt out, which critics called "outrageous."
50 Arrested in Jewish-Led Protest of Gaza Genocide at Biden TV Taping
"The president needs to start answering to the American people—not the far-right Israeli government indiscriminately bombing the people of Gaza," said Jewish Voice for Peace.
Israeli Filmmaker Faces Death Threats, German Probe After Condemning Apartheid
The German government's threat to investigate Yuval Abraham "for simply acknowledging the apartheid under which his Palestinian co-director lives, is both chilling and completely absurd," said one film critic.
NYT 'Reviewing' Israeli Reporter Who Liked Gaza 'Slaughterhouse' Post
"This is honestly veering on journalistic malpractice and The New York Times owes its readers an explanation," said one editor.
After Setting Himself on Fire, US Airman Aaron Bushnell Dies Declaring 'Free Palestine'
"Many of us like to ask ourselves, 'What would I do if I was alive during slavery? Or the Jim Crow South? Or apartheid? What would I do if my country was committing genocide?' The answer is, you're doing it."
FTC and State AGs Sue to Block Kroger-Albertsons 'Mega Merger'
"By suing to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger, the FTC is keeping grocery bills down and workers in their jobs," said one anti-monopoly campaigner.
Denmark Finds 'Deliberate Sabotage' of Nord Stream—But Ends Probe With No Charges
The country is the second U.S. ally in the past month to end an investigation into the pipeline explosions.
UN Chief Says 'Rules of War' Being Disregarded From Ukraine to Gaza
"Today's warmongers cannot erase the clear lesson of the past," said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. "Protecting human rights protects us all."
One Month Later, Israel Has 'Simply Ignored' ICJ Ruling and Continued to Starve Gazans
A new report by Human Rights Watch accuses the Israeli government of defying the International Court of Justice's order to ensure the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
'If This Isn't Genocide, I Don't Know What Is,' Says Lula of Israeli Attack on Gaza
"What the Israeli government is doing to the Palestinian people is not war," said the President of Brazil. "It's not soldiers who are dying, but women and children who are dying inside the hospitals."
'I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide': Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy in DC
The individual was transported to an area hospital with critical and life-threatening injuries.
Childcare Crisis Grips US as IRS Chief Says Wealthy Tax Dodgers Cost $150 Billion a Year
"If we can afford to spend over $1 trillion on tax breaks for the top 1% and large corporations making record-breaking profits, we can afford to provide working class families with the childcare they desperately need."
'Stop the Weapons. Start the Talks': Third Year of Ukraine War Begins
"Conventional wisdom holds that a negotiated end to the Ukraine war is neither possible nor desirable. This belief is false."
Trump Vows 'Judgement Day' for Opponents and 'Largest Deportation in History' If Elected
"Our country is being destroyed and the only thing standing between you and its obliteration is me," the far-right former president declared during his speech at CPAC
'Make Argentina Great Again': Far-Right Trump and Milei Embrace at CPAC
"This is an unholy alliance," said one critic of the pair, "mark my words."
To 'Push' Biden on Gaza, Beto O'Rourke Latest to Back 'Uncommitted' Campaign in Michigan
"I do think it makes sense for those who want to see this administration do more, or do a better job, to exert that political pressure," said the Texas Democrat.
Israel's Forced Starvation Leads Desperate Gazans to Eat Horse Meat, Animal Feed
"All roads lead to death," said one mother who must tell her son there is no bread. "If not killed by the Israeli bombardment, we will starve to death."
Theocratic Trump Tells Right-Wing Christians They Will Have Power at 'Level You've Never Used Before'
"Christian nationalism is an extremist ideology at odds with the fundamental pluralism of American life," warned one progressive journalist.
'Major Victory': NY Jury Finds Wayne LaPierre Liable in NRA Corruption Case
"The NRA has lost its leader, its power, and its wealth," said one campaigner. "Today's trial verdict is one more nail in the NRA's political coffin."
30 Years After NAFTA, UAW Launches Solidarity Project for Mexican Autoworkers
"For decades, corporations have taken advantage of inadequate trade laws to offshore thousands of U.S. manufacturing jobs to Mexico, where worker wages and conditions have long been suppressed."
Two Years After Russian Invasion, UN Experts Demand Renewed Push to End Ukraine War
"We want peace to be established without delay. War and aggression violate the basic principles of coexistence between peoples and nations, human rights, and the U.N. Charter."
NYCLU to Sue If Columbia Won't Reinstate Pro-Palestinian Campus Groups
"Universities should be havens for robust debate, discussion, and learning—not sites of censorship where administrators, donors, and politicians squash political discourse they don't approve of," said the head of the NYCLU.
Impact of Alabama Embryo Ruling Widens as GOP Attempts Damage Control
"I refuse to believe that Republican lawmakers who sponsored legislation that would restrict or ban IVF—and who now decry the Alabama ruling—didn't know exactly what they were doing," said one journalist.
Blinken Calls Israeli Settlements 'Inconsistent With International Law.' Critics: So Is Genocide
"For consistency's sake, the Biden admin now also needs to end weapons transfers to Israel," said one analyst.
Lawsuit Accuses German Leaders of Complicity in Gaza Genocide
"This lawsuit sends a clear message to German officials: You cannot continue to remain accomplices of such crime without consequences."
Ticker Shows Climate Inaction Cost US Nearly $3,000 Per Second in 2023
"This exorbitant price tag, driven by an unparalleled number of weather and climate disasters, reinforces the urgent need for the Biden administration to use every tool at their disposal," said one campaigner.
'Unspeakably Grim': Vice Latest Media Company to Announce Mass Layoffs
The news comes as more than 500 news workers were laid off in January, not counting the more than 300 who lost their jobs when The Messenger shut down on the last day of the month.
UNRWA Says Funding Cuts Have Pushed It to 'Breaking Point'
The warning came as a U.S. intelligence officials said they have "low confidence" that Israel's accusations against UNRWA workers were true.
'Disturbing': Biden DOJ Indicts Journalist for Leaking Tucker Carlson Clips
"By charging Burke, the U.S. Justice Department is sending a clear signal to the news media that prosecutors will not hesitate to aid a powerful or influential corporation in suppressing investigative journalism."
UN Experts Say Arms Exports to Israel 'Must Cease Immediately'
"State officials involved in arms exports may be individually criminally liable for aiding and abetting any war crimes, crimes against humanity, or acts of genocide."
Docs on Supreme Court Justices' Travel Fuel Reform Demands
The head of Fix the Court noted that "the two justices whose comings and goings are probably of the most interest to the general public appear to be shielding some of that travel."
Jewish-Led NYC Rally Targets AIPAC, Dem Allies Who Oppose Gaza Cease-Fire
"AIPAC uses money and racist bullying to ensure congressional complicity in the genocide of Gaza," said Jewish Voice for Peace.
After NH Primary, 'Vote Cease-Fire' Push Kicks Off in Washington State
"Politicians listen to votes, and the people want a cease-fire," said Vote Cease-Fire.
'Horrific': Israeli Escalation Would Kill Another 85,000 Gazans in 6 Months, Study Shows
"Even in the best-case cease-fire scenario, thousands of excess deaths would continue to occur," said the authors of a new report.
'People of Gaza Need a Cease-Fire,' Medical Aid Leader Tells UN Security Council
"This body has failed to effectively address this conflict. We have watched members of this council deliberate and delay while civilians die."
Planned Parenthood Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Affirm Abortion Rights
"Wisconsinites deserve the ability to make decisions that shape their future—to make decisions about if or when they become a parent. And they deserve to know this right is protected by our state constitution."
Campaigners Applaud UK Exit From 'Climate-Wrecking' Energy Charter Treaty
"The Energy Charter Treaty was a major barrier to the progress of a just transition," said one climate action group. "Good riddance!"
Report Shows How Governments Reach Beyond Their Borders to Crush Dissent
Human Rights Watch examines how repressive governments use harassment, surveillance, and assassination to target dissidents.
Oxfam Rips UK Parliament for 'Squabbling' Over Cease-Fire as Israel Pummels Gaza
"It is a disgrace that there has been so much playground politics in Parliament this evening, while so many lives are at stake."
Israel Bombs Mosque, Homes in Rafah as Aid Leaders Warn 'Famine Is Looming'
"No amount of humanitarian response will make up for the months of deprivation that families in Gaza have endured."
AOC Blasts AIPAC as 'The NRA of Foreign Policy'
The New York Democrat was among lawmakers and others calling out the pro-Israel lobby group as it advocated against a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.
Anti-Migrant Directives Under Consideration by Biden Slammed as 'Trump Policy'
"People seek asylum because they fear for their lives. President Biden would be making a grave mistake if he moves forward with this policy," said Rep. Chuy García.
Alabama University Pauses IVF Treatments After Court Rules Embryos Are 'Children'
"This cruel ruling, and the subsequent decision by UAB's health system, are horrifying signals of what's to come across the country," warned the head of one infertility group.
UAW Commits $40 Million to Organizing EV Battery Workers
"Building a worker-led movement ain't easy but it's the most important thing we can do," said one organizer.
In 'Massive Escalation', Texas Sues to Shut Down Faith-Based Shelter for Helping Migrants
"If the work that Annunciation House conducts is illegal—so too is the work of our local hospitals, schools, and food banks," said the nonprofit organization.
Number of US Workers Who Joined Major Strikes Surged by 280% in 2023
"From the United Auto Workers to nurses across the country, these strikes provided critical leverage to workers to secure better wages and working conditions," said one expert.
US Accused of Killing Cuban Doctors in Somalia Airstrike
Cuban and American officials are investigating the unverified claim that the doctors, who were kidnapped by al-Shabaab militants in 2019, died during a recent U.S. drone strike.
In Likely Illegal Attack, Israeli Navy Fired on UN Food Convoy in Gaza
"Gaza has become very fast one of the most dangerous places to be an aid worker in," one UNRWA official said.
Alito Renews Threat to Overturn Marriage Equality
"Overturning Obergefell is on their bucket list," said one journalist.
Supporters Rally Behind Assange as UK Court Hears 'Pathetic' US Case
"Let me be very clear: This case is about journalism," said a campaigner with Reporters Without Borders. "It is about press freedom. If they make an exception of Julian Assange, the rule will be broken."
US Plays Defense for Israeli Occupation at International Court of Justice
A Cuban diplomat, meanwhile, slammed "those who for years have supported each and every one of the policies and practices of Israel, which denied the existence of the Palestinian people and their rights."
'I Think We Should Kill 'Em All,' GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Says of Palestinians in Gaza
"Any congressional resolutions to censure or expel Ogles?" asked one commentator.
Biden Rollback on EVs Would Be 'Monumental Failure,' Say Critics
"The world is on fire," said one campaigner. "We need the Biden administration to maintain strong emissions rules that are one of the biggest extinguishers."
Chicago Joins 'Historic Wave of Lawsuits' Against Big Oil
The city alleges the industry "funded, conceived, planned, and carried out a sustained and widespread campaign of denial and disinformation about the existence of climate change and their products' contribution to it."
After Gaza Cease-Fire Veto, Biden to Attend Fundraiser at Home of Pro-Israel Billionaire
"The American Muslim community is running out of words to describe our feelings about the Biden administration's support for the Gaza genocide," said one advocate.
The Federal Abortion Ban Plan Team Trump Doesn't Want You to Know About
"I think the pro-life groups should keep their mouths shut as much as possible until the election," said an attorney tied to Trump.
Warren Calls On Regulators to 'Immediately' Block Capital One-Discover Merger
The Massachusetts Democrat said the $35.3 billion deal "threatens our financial stability, reduces competition, and would increase fees and credit costs for American families."
Christian Nationalist Insiders Are Prepping for Trump's 'Dystopian' Return
"Nationwide abortion bans, attacks on same-sex marriage, and restrictions on contraception—this is the horrifying reality being openly discussed by Team Trump and the likely architects of his second term agenda."
Workers in 14 States Launch Largest Starbucks Union Drive Yet
"It's important that we're recognized as people rather than profit machines," said one Louisiana barista. "We don't have another choice but to stand together."
'Where Is the Humanity?' Doctors, WHO Stunned by IDF's Destruction of Gaza Hospital
"The dismantling and degradation of the Nasser Medical Complex is a massive blow to Gaza's health system," said the World Health Organization.
As Israeli Forces Fire on Starving Palestinians, US Again Vetoes UN Cease-Fire Resolution
"We should ask ourselves: How many innocent lives must be sacrificed before the council deems it necessary to call for a cease-fire?" said the Algerian envoy to the United Nations.
Record 50 Million Children Now Displaced as Wars, Climate Crisis Rage
"When children lose their homes, they lose almost everything: their access to healthcare, education, food, and safety," one advocate said.
'Drop the Assange Case Now,' Advocates Tell Biden DOJ as Critical Hearing Begins
"The responsibility still lies with the U.S. Department of Justice," said a Reporters Without Borders campaigner. "At any point, they could drop the charges, they could close this case, they could let Julian Assange free."
Gaza Will See 'Explosion in Preventable Child Deaths' If Israeli Assault Continues: UN
"If the conflict doesn't end now, children's nutrition will continue to plummet," said a UNICEF official.
Wife Says 'Day X' Hearing for Julian Assange 'Will Determine if He Lives or Dies'
"This could very well be the final hearing for Julian," said Stella Assange on the eve of the critical U.K. High Court session.
US Finally Backs UN Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution—But Only When 'Practical'
While some welcomed the Biden administration's evolving stance, others decried the vague language of its proposal, which comes as Israeli forces kill and maim hundreds of Palestinians daily.
Amnesty Condemns Russian Government Attacks on Those Mourning Alexei Navalny
"These callous acts are not only shockingly insensitive, but they are also a flagrant violation of the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly."
'Radically Theocratic': Alabama Supreme Court Gives Frozen IVF Embryos Status of Children
"The movement to confer personhood status to IVF embryos is long-standing and one example of the broad-reaching implications of anti-abortion politics," said one expert. "We can expect more cases like this one."
Ending Reign of GOP Gerrymandering, Evers Approves Fair Maps in Wisconsin
"Wisconsin, for the first time in over a decade, we will not have some of the most gerrymandered maps in America," Evers said.
UN Experts Demand Investigation Into IDF Abuse of Women and Girls in Gaza
"Those responsible for these apparent crimes must be held accountable and victims and their families are entitled to full redress and justice."
Lula Recalls Israel Envoy Amid Escalating Clash Over Genocide Remarks
The Brazilian president's move comes after the leftist leader was declared persona non grata in Israel for comparing its genocidal war on Gaza to Hitler's extermination of Jews.
Levin to Biden: 'If We Don't Change Course' on Gaza, 'We Can't Win' in November
"Frankly, I don't care what a bunch of talking-headed pundits say" about the push for Michigan Democrats to vote "uncommitted" in the primary. "We're here on the ground in Michigan and they are dead wrong."
With $280 Billion in Profits, Oil Giants Are 'Main Winners of the War in Ukraine'
"They have amassed untold wealth off the back of death, destruction, and spiraling energy prices," a Global Witness investigator said of a new analysis.
Probe Documents Israeli Use of AI-Equipped 'Small Killer Drones' Against Civilians in Gaza
"Israel is intentionally using them to target Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip," said the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor.
At ICJ, Lawyer for Palestine Rips US for Defending 'Whatever Offenses' Israel Commits
The U.S. has shown it is willing to go "very far indeed" in disregarding international law to defend the Israeli government, said Paul Reichler during a hearing on the occupation of Palestine.
Israeli Assault Leaves Gaza's Nasser Hospital 'Not Functional'
The WHO "was not permitted to enter" the facility in recent days, said the agency chief, warning that "the cost of delays will be paid by patients' lives."
Biden Runs on Reproductive Rights as Movement Fractures Over Gaza
"Kamala and I will restore Roe v. Wade and make it once again the law of the land. Donald Trump will ban abortion nationwide. That is what is at stake this November," the Democratic president warns.
Tlaib Urges Michigan to Send Biden a Message on Gaza by Voting Uncommitted
A critic of U.S. support for Israel's war on the besieged enclave, the only Palestinian American in Congress stressed the importance of creating "a voting bloc, something that is a bullhorn to say enough is enough."
Amnesty Says EU Digital Services Act 'Must Be Robustly Enforced'
With the act now in effect for most platforms, the European Commission and member states "must resist any attempts by Big Tech companies to water down implementation," said one expert.
GOP House Intel Chair Urged to Resign Over Russian Space Nuke Scare
"In a time where trust in government is at a historic low, Chairman Turner should resign so that maybe, just maybe, some of that trust can begin to be restored."
200+ Unions Launch Network to Push for Gaza Cease-Fire
"The support for a cease-fire is overwhelming," said one union leader. "We can't stand by in the face of this suffering. We cannot bomb our way to peace."
With Rafah Under Siege, ICJ Reiterates Israeli Obligations Under Genocide Convention
A South African leader welcomed the court's affirmation that "the perilous situation demands immediate and effective implementation of the provisional measures" from its earlier ruling.
ICJ Hearings to Examine 57 Years of Israeli Occupation of Palestine
"Decades of injustice will finally face scrutiny," said U.N. human rights official Francesca Albanese ahead of next week's Hague hearings on the legal consequences of Israel's illegal occupation.
Trump Fined $355 Million in New York Civil Fraud Case
A New York judge wrote the ex-president and his organization showed a "complete lack of contrition and remorse," bordering on "pathological."
US Court Strikes Down Florida's 'End Run Around the Endangered Species Act'
"Requiring agencies to follow the law is a win for wildlife, protecting habitat and the public alike," said one advocate.
Self-Policing by Tech Giants 'Not Enough' to Combat Election Deepfakes, Advocates Warn
"Voluntary promises like the one announced today simply aren't good enough to meet the global challenges facing democracy," said one digital watchdog.
Groups Demand Freedom for Water Defenders in El Salvador
"We need the continued support of the international community to ensure that basic human rights, such as the right to due process, are upheld in El Salvador," said one local campaigner.
New CFPB Research Spotlights 'Predatory' Credit Card Practices of Big Banks
One observer said the analysis shows that "big corporations will use any tactic they can to make an extra buck."
In 'Direct Attack' on Labor Movement, Amazon Backs Claim NLRB Is Unconstitutional
"So now capital, unable to hold back labor any longer, is arguing that the NLRB's very existence is unconstitutional," said one law professor.
FTC Proposes Ban on Impersonations of Individuals, Including With AI Deepfakes
The announcement came the same day that OpenAI—the company behind ChatGPT—unveiled a new tool called Sora that can generate a minute-long video from a written prompt, upping the regulatory stakes.
'Devastating': Wife of Imprisoned Journalist Julian Assange Mourns Death of Alexei Navalny
"Navalny was an opposition figure, but his investigative journalism exposed the corruption of the ruling elites in Russia," said Stella Assange.
Israeli Forces 'Responsible,' Gaza Officials Say as Oxygen Cutoffs Kill Five Patients
The power outage at southern Gaza's largest hospital came hours after Israeli special forces raided the facility.
After Biden HQ Arrests, Sunrise Plans 40+ Protests Across US
"President Biden must declare a climate emergency and go all-out to stop the climate crisis," said the youth-led movement's campaign director.
'Love Wins Again' as Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the legalization—a first by a Christian Orthodox nation—"a milestone for human rights."
After Shooting, Cori Bush Blasts Missouri Republicans Who 'Obstruct Gun Safety Laws'
"Missouri has some of the weakest gun laws in the country," said the St. Louis Democrat. "So to the Missouri Republicans who are pointing their finger at the people of Kansas City... this blood is on your hands."
'Alarming': FERC Ignores Climate Impacts and Rubber-Stamps Texas Pipeline
"The world does not need more LNG, and FERC is out of step with the reality of the climate crisis and communities impacted by these projects," one advocate said.
Lawsuit Accuses EPA of Hiding Critical Data About Harms of 'Forever Chemicals'
"By sitting on this critical information, EPA is advancing the private interests of a corporate violator and shirking its public health responsibilities," said one plaintiff's attorney.
9 Dems Join House GOP in Bid to Reverse Biden LNG Pause
One campaigner called out legislators for "acting quickly to protect a few big polluting industries while continuing to disregard the health, energy, and environment needs of entire families and neighborhoods."
'Greedflation' Among New Words Added to Dictionary.com
The word, said one advocate, "rightly identifies who is responsible for this inflation crisis and opens up the range of policy solutions we have at our disposal to fight high prices and deliver relief for families."
$95 Billion More for War, But No to $1 Billion to Feed 2 Million Families?
"In the view of the administration and a majority of members of Congress, some emergencies count more than others," wrote one policy analyst.
Labor Leaders Condemn GOP Fiscal Commission as Anti-Worker 'Power Grab'
"The labor movement stands united in our belief that slashing crucial programs like Medicare and Social Security... will make people poorer, sicker, hungrier and even lose their homes," said AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler.
Peace Group Urges Biden to Prevent 'Catastrophic' Israeli Assault on Rafah
"The Biden administration must use every tool at their disposal to stop it from taking place," says Win Without War's director.
Canada, Australia, and New Zealand PMs Do What Biden Won't: Demand Gaza Cease-Fire
Leaders from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand emphasized that the ICJ's provisional decision is "binding," the need for humanitarian aid "has never been greater," and an Israeli assault on Rafah "would be catastrophic."
Big Oil, Plastics Industry Led 'Campaign of Deception' to Push Recycling Fraud
"The oil industry's lies are at the heart of the two most catastrophic pollution crises in human history," one advocate said.
Days Before Extradition Hearing, Australian Parliament Tells US to Drop Assange Case
The vote "gives the government a real mandate to advocate very, very strongly for a political solution to bring Julian Assange home," said the journalist's brother.
Critics Question Timing of Russian Space Nuke Warnings as House Debates Spying Reforms
"This threat is emerging the day before a vote on reauthorizing vast domestic spying capabilities?" wrote one journalist. "What are the chances!"
IDF Storms Largest Hospital in Southern Gaza and Attacks 'Ward Full of Patients'
"The situation is escalating every hour and every minute," said a surgeon at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
Genocidal General Declares Victory in Indonesian Election
Prabowo Subianto "is the most notorious massacre general in Indonesia, and he's also the general who was closest to the U.S. as he was carrying out his mass killings," said journalist Allan Nairn.
3,600+ US Scholars Outraged Over Gaza Want 'Action, Not Expletives' From Biden
"Mr. President, with all due respect, there is simply no explanation that PM Netanyahu—or you—could offer to justify this ongoing massacre and weaponization of humanitarian aid against the people of Gaza."
US Progressives Decry Pakistani Military's Election Meddling
"We have a special responsibility to ensure that, going forward, our security cooperation is with a government that represents the will and democratic consent of the Pakistani people."
'No Place Is Safe': Multiple People Shot at Kansas City Super Bowl Parade
"Today we continue the cycle of fear and grieving in Kansas City during a parade," said one gun control group.
Aid Groups Say Permanent Cease-Fire Is 'Only Way to Avoid' Risk of Gaza Famine
"Avoiding famine cannot be done with ongoing hostilities," said an international coalition.
WTO Pens 'Love Letter to Patents' as World Suffers From Big Pharma Greed
The World Trade Organization posted a Valentine's Day-themed poem just hours after failing to challenge the pharmaceutical industry's monopoly control over Covid-19 tests and treatments.
Israel Jails Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer Diala Ayesh Without Charge
"How is this not hostage-taking?" asked journalist Mehdi Hasan. "How is this not a violation of basic liberties? How are American taxpayers okay paying for this? Any response, Secretary Blinken?"
Tracking of Planned Parenthood Visits 'Should Terrify Every Single American'
Sen. Ron Wyden warns that "if a data broker could track Americans' cellphones to help extremists" send ads to clinic visitors, "a right-wing prosecutor could use that same information to put women in jail."
Our Revolution Backs 'Uncommitted' Campaign Against Biden in Michigan
"We're on a mission to send Biden a message on Gaza in Michigan. Pledge your support for Vote Uncommitted," the group said.
Calls Grow for 'European Arms Embargo' on Israel After Dutch F-35 Ruling
"Surely it's time to stop all arm shipments to Israel," said one British lawmaker, "and implement targeted sanctions against members of the Israeli leadership."
Global Alarm as IDF Takes Aim at Nasser Hospital Full of Sheltering Civilians
"Nasser is the backbone of the health system in southern Gaza. It must be protected," said the head of the World Health Organization.
Biden Has No Plan to Punish Israel for Rafah Invasion as UN Warns of 'Slaughter'
"More than half of Gaza’s population—well over 1 million people—are crammed in Rafah, staring death in the face," said the United Nations' emergency relief coordinator.
IDF Let Israeli Civilians Film Torture of Palestinian Detainees: Report
"This is beyond military occupation, apartheid, economic exploitation, and all the rest," asserted one journalist. "There is something extremely sickening happening here."
'A New Low': House Republicans Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
"When you have no record of accomplishment to run on... this is what you do," said one Texas Democrat. "You put on a circus."
'Enough Is Enough': US Factory Farm Takeover Continues With 1.7 Billion Animals
"The USDA's new data show that without policy changes, factory farms will continue to get bigger and bigger, wreaking havoc on public health, the environment, and the climate," said one expert.
New Bill Seeks to Salvage Rooftop Solar for Working Class in California
"This is not a zero-sum game. We can't ignore our climate, the urgent need for energy justice, and the significant community benefits of rooftop solar and expect to have a fighting chance against climate change."
'Drop the Charges,' Says Amnesty Ahead of Key Julian Assange Hearing
"The risk to publishers and investigative journalists around the world hangs in the balance. Should Julian Assange be sent to the U.S. and prosecuted there, global media freedoms will be on trial, too."
Under Pressure From Angry Students, GOP Gov Reverses on Federal Summer Meals Funding
"It only took literally everyone in the entire state telling him that he was being a monster," said one political scientist, "for him to do the absolute easiest thing and feed hungry kids."
'All Eyes on Rafah' as Global Protests Against Looming IDF Assault Continue
Demonstrators turned out from Cardiff to Tel Aviv as Palestinians in the Gaza city endured heavy Israeli bombing while bracing for an all-out ground invasion.
Big Oil, Green Groups Sue Over Biden's Offshore Drilling Plan for the Gulf
"Our lawsuit is another stand for the Gulf ecosystem, its nearby communities, and all wildlife that continue to suffer at the hands of Big Oil," said Friends of the Earth's legal director.
AIPAC-Backed Primary Challenger Leads Cori Bush by 22 Points: Poll
"I'm being targeted... because not only do I believe Palestinians deserve to live freely and peacefully just like Israelis, but because I want to protect our democracy from Republican extremism," Bush said.
Tax-Dodging Jeff Bezos to Save $610 Million With Move to 'Billionaire Bunker' in Florida
"If we had a national billionaire income tax, we'd collect that revenue no matter where he lived," said Americans for Tax Fairness.
South Africa Calls on ICJ to Stop Israel's Rafah Assault
An invasion of Rafah would be an "irreparable breach both of the Genocide Convention and of the court's order," the South African government said.
Venezuela Slams Argentina for 'Colluding' With US to Steal Cargo Jet Bought From Iran
The Venezuelan government called the U.S. seizure of the aircraft a "shameful rapacious operation" and "blatant theft."
Only 3 Senate Dem Caucus Members Vote No on $10 Billion in Israeli Military Aid
"This bill provides Netanyahu $10 billion more in unrestricted military aid for his horrific war against the Palestinian people. That is unconscionable," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Federal Judge Tosses Big Pharma Lawsuit Against Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
"Big PhRMA is so desperate to stop the Biden administration from lowering drug costs for seniors that they’re clogging the judicial system with spam lawsuits even in courtrooms they have no jurisdiction in."
Privacy Advocates Alarmed as House Resumes Spying Powers Fight
Rights groups are particularly concerned about reporting that parts of the debate could be held in "secret session."
Senators Urge FTC Crackdown on Gas Industry 'Greenwashing Scheme'
"It's important our lawmakers are advocating for the government to step in, stop this scam, and regulate gas companies to clean up their mess," said one campaigner.
New Analysis Blows Hole in 'Good Guy With a Gun' Myth
"In untangling the myth of defensive gun use, one thing is abundantly clear: If safety is the goal, guns are not the answer."
Trump Appeals Presidential Immunity Claim to US Supreme Court
One watchdog responded by stressing that "Trump is NOT above the law."
'Lead or Lose': 21 Arrested Blockading Biden Campaign HQ Over Climate, Gaza
"This is an emergency. We're choking on smoke, our homes are flooding," said Sunrise Movement. "Biden needs to act like it."
Dutch Court Blocks Weapons Parts for Israel Over 'Undeniable' Risk to Gaza
While the Dutch government plans to appeal, one campaigner expressed hope that the verdict "can encourage other countries to follow suit, so that civilians in Gaza are protected by international law."
Human Activity Pushing More Than 1 in 5 Migratory Species Toward Extinction: UN
"The global community has an opportunity to translate this latest science of the pressures facing migratory species into concrete conservation action," said one U.N. official.
Israel Is 'Obliterating Entire Families With Total Impunity' in Gaza, Amnesty Finds
"These attacks illustrate an ongoing pattern of Israeli forces brazenly flouting international law," one Amnesty researcher said.
EU Foreign Policy Chief to World Leaders: 'Stop Saying Please' and Cut Off Arms to Israel
"If you believe that too many people are being killed, maybe you should provide less arms in order to prevent so many people being killed," Josep Borrell said in remarks directed at U.S. President Joe Biden.
"Are They 'Hamas'?" 12,300 Children Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza
Gruesome new data shows that kids make up around 43% of the death toll from Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip.
IDF Rescues Two Hostages While Killing Dozens of Palestinians in Rafah
"More than a million people, many living in tents and makeshift shelters, now face a dramatic escalation in this ongoing massacre," warned Meinie Nicolai of Médecins Sans Frontières.
Trinidad and Tobago Mulls Historic Disaster Declaration After 'Ghost Ship' Oil Spill
"Right now the situation is not under control," the prime minister said Sunday on the eve of the Caribbean nation's world-renowned Carnival.
As IDF Rafah Invasion Looms, Progressives Urge Biden to 'End the Complicity' in Gaza Genocide
"Clearing Rafah is not war, it is not defense, it is an outright attack on the innocent," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
'Head-Spinning Upset' as Imran Khan's PTI Wins Most Seats in Pakistani Election
Independent candidates affiliated with the jailed former prime minister's party staged a shock upset despite allegations of widespread electoral fraud led by Pakistan's military.
Missing 6-Year-Old Gaza Girl Hind Rajab Found Dead With Massacred Family, Rescue Workers
Rajab drew worldwide attention following the publication of her desperate plea for help as she sat surrounded by relatives slain by Israeli troops. Two paramedics sent to rescue the child were also killed by Israeli forces.
'Cliff-Like' Collapse of Critical Current System More Likely Than Thought: Study
"The new study adds significantly to the rising concern about an AMOC collapse in the not-too-distant future," said one scientist. "We will ignore this at our peril."
As ExxonMobil Moves In, Venezuela Boosts Forces Along Disputed Border With Guyana
"The current border impasse between Guyana and Venezuela is yet another example of United States imperialism's design to expand and usurp countries' natural resources around the world," said one observer.
Feds 'All F—king Tied Up in Knots' Over How to Handle Election Threats
Top CIA, DHS, DOJ, and FBI officials recently gathered to discuss simulations on deepfakes and violence at the polls—and, as one journalist put it, "the results weren't encouraging."
'When We Fight, We Win': California Fast Food Workers Launch Union
Workers have shown "when they come together what kind of power they can have to really take on massive corporations like Starbucks, McDonald's, and Burger King," said one labor leader.
Rights Advocates Urge Biden to Stop Stigmatizing 'Abortion on Demand'
"If Biden insists on hinging his entire campaign on abortion because it's more popular than he is, it would behoove him to actually use the messaging that we use to talk about abortion, without stigma," said one advocate.
Biden Memo on US Arms Transfers Called 'Too Little Too Late'
"If existing restrictions were enforced, the U.S. would have firmly halted all offensive military support for Israel rather than continuing to fuel its devastating war," said one group.
Experts Call on ICC to 'Prosecute Israelis Responsible for Bombing Hospitals'
"There is a particularly cruel circular logic at play here: Israeli forces, as they bomb and besiege Gaza, are creating an urgent need for medical care among civilians while simultaneously denying them access to it."
Antarctic Tipping Point That Occurred 8,000 Years Ago 'Could Happen Again'
"We now have direct evidence that this ice sheet suffered rapid ice loss in the past," said a Cambridge researcher.
Sunrise Movement Going All Out to Back Squad Against Torrent of GOP Cash
"The amount of money the right-wing billionaires are spending to defeat the Squad is a testament to how effective they have been at transforming American politics and taking on the fascist right," one campaigner said.
Israeli Plan to Evacuate Rafah by Force Sparks Warnings of 'Ethnic Cleansing'
One Palestinian human rights group called Israel's evacuation orders "a pretext to push Gaza's population closer to the border with Egypt in preparation for their mass deportation."
In 'Tense' Meeting, Arab Leaders in Michigan Warn White House to Change Course on Gaza
"If President Biden wants a shot here in Michigan, he's going to need to do something different," said one leader.
Candidates Backed by Imran Khan's PTI Party Take Lead in Pakistan Elections
A member of the military's preferred party called the early results "probably the biggest election upset in Pakistan's political history."
Biden Calls Israel's War on Gaza 'Over the Top'—But Keeps Sending Arms
"Throughout it all, he arms them, funds them, defends them, enables them, and refuses to call for a cease-fire," wrote one journalist.
'We Won't Be Silenced!' Protesters Decry DeJoy at USPS Meeting
Defenders of the U.S. Postal Service are warning about an austerity plan by the Trump-appointed postmaster general that "will slash jobs and shrink processing centers and post offices."
Pakistani Government Accused of 'Inherently Undemocratic' Attacks on Election
"This is one of the most controversial and most rigged elections in Pakistan's history," said one parliamentary candidate from jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's PTI party.
Unlike Trump, No Charges in Biden Classified Documents Case
"If Trump had cooperated with the Department of Justice—instead of lying to investigators, again and again—he might have avoided at least some of the 91 criminal charges currently pending against him," said Rep. Jerry Nadler.
Citing The Wire's Slim Charles, Hawaii Supreme Court Rebukes SCOTUS on 2nd Amendment
"The thing about the old days, they the old days."
Thousands of Liters of Radioactive Wastewater Leak in New Fukushima Mishap
A Chinese official implored Japan to "face up to the concerns of its neighboring countries and the international community."
FCC Announces New Rule to Confront Deepfake Robocalls
While welcoming the rule, one advocate said it is "not enough to safeguard citizens and our elections."
Pressed by Sanders, Big Pharma CEOs Refuse to Commit to Lower Drug Prices
"We are aware of the many important, lifesaving drugs that your companies have produced," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "But I think as all of you know, those drugs mean nothing to anybody who cannot afford it."
'I Remember Hitler,' Says 91-Year-Old Republican Behind Trump Eligibility Case
"I remember my cousin was with Eisenhower when they opened up the concentration camps... I mean, I understand protecting democracy."
Under Milei, Far-Right Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Recriminalize Abortion in Argentina
One leftist lawmaker said that "we see deputies from La Libertad Avanza desperate to once again use the patriarchal reaction as a unifying element" to distract from the nation's economic woes.
Minneapolis City Council Overrides Veto of 'Strongest' US Cease-Fire Resolution
"We are proud of the nine council members who stood by what most Minneapolis residents believe: The defense of humanity is a shared project," two council leaders said.
Record January Heat Caps 'Disturbing' 12-Month Stretch Above 1.5°C
"Rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are the only way to stop global temperatures increasing," one expert said.
Expanded Rafah Assault Would Be 'Stain on Israel' and Its Backers: Refugee Group
The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council called for "an immediate cease-fire to reach the women, children, families who are at breaking point, with lifesaving aid."
Thomas Refusal to Recuse From Trump Case Called a 'Giant Middle Finger' to Democracy
"Ginni Thomas' involvement in the seditious conspiracy that led to the January 6 insurrection is a bald-faced conflict of interest," argued one watchdog.
Pakistan Election-Day Internet Blackout Condemned as 'Reckless Attack on People's Rights'
"The decision to suspend telecommunications and mobile internet services on an election day is a blunt attack on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly," said an expert with Amnesty International.
Iraq Slams US for 'Showing No Regard for Civilian Lives or International Laws'
"The American forces jeopardize civil peace, violate Iraqi sovereignty, and disregard the safety and lives of our citizens," an Iraqi official said in response to a deadly U.S. drone strike in Baghdad.
'An Invasion... of Economic Growth': CBO Says Immigrants Will Boost US GDP, Tax Revenue
"So immigrants helped grow our economy? Sure doesn't fit the narrative that Republicans are selling," said Rep. Delia Ramirez.
100 Jewish Cease-Fire Supporters Arrested Blocking Biden's NYC Motorcade Route
"As Jewish New Yorkers we want to make crystal clear that President Biden is not welcome in our city while he continues to fund and arm the Israeli government's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza," said one protester.
As GOP Erodes Child Labor Laws, Alabama Roofer Fined Just $117K for Teen's Worksite Death
"It's unconscionable that roofing companies hire 15-year-olds," said one labor expert—but in state after state and even at the federal level, lawmakers are rolling back restrictions on teen workers.
Israeli Groups Demand Gaza Cease-Fire as Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Deal
A former hostage warned the Israeli prime minister that if he continues to pursue "the destruction of Hamas, there won't be any hostages to release."
As Border Deal Fails in Senate, Faith Groups Lead Charge for 'Just and Humane' Policy
"The cruelty at the border needs to stop," said one advocate.
Sanders to Vote No on Military Aid Package Over 'Unconscionable' $10 Billion for Israel
"Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children are literally starving to death because Netanyahu's right-wing government is preventing desperately needed food and water from getting into Gaza."
Bombings Kill Dozens in Pakistan on Eve of Contentious Elections
As Pakistanis prepare to head to the polls with the country's most popular politician behind bars on dubious charges, human rights groups sounded the alarm on a wide range of election-related repression.
Stronger EPA Soot Standards Called an Overdue 'Step Toward Cleaner Air'
"Even with these new protections in place, too many people's health will still be at risk from dangerous exposures to PM2.5," one expert said.
Groups to Sue Feds for Refusing to Protect Wolves in Western US
"The current killing regimes in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming put wolves at obvious risk of extinction in the foreseeable future, and this core population is key to wolf survival in the West."
IRS Could Collect $561 Billion From Rich Tax Cheats—Unless GOP Guts Funding
"Congressional Republicans' efforts to cut IRS funding show that they prioritize letting the wealthiest Americans and big corporations evade their taxes over cutting the deficit," said the director of the National Economic Council.
Dearborn Mayor Among Wave of Michigan Officials to Join 'Uncommitted' Campaign
"We must hold our president accountable and ensure that we, the American taxpayers, are no longer forced to be accomplices in a genocide that is backed and funded by the United States government," said Mayor Abdullah Hammoud.
Palestinian Groups Condemn Silence of UN's Top Official on Genocide
"The glaring absence of any action in response to the sustained mass atrocities endured by Palestinians in Gaza raises significant concerns about the special adviser's capability to execute her mandate."
Israel Aid Bill Fails in House as Progressives Slam 'Blank Check for Netanyahu'
"Each U.S.-made or funded bomb dropped in Gaza further jeopardizes the chances of long-lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians," said Rep. Delia Ramirez.
Federal Dicamba Ruling Called 'Vital Victory for Farmers and the Environment'
"The court today resoundingly reaffirmed what we have always maintained: The EPA's and Monsanto's claims of dicamba's safety were irresponsible and unlawful," said one plaintiff.
In 'Send-a-Message Verdict,' Jury Finds School Shooter's Mother Guilty
"When adult gun owners allow children unsupervised access to unsecured weapons, it's criminal negligence—not an accident."
'Bitter Blow' to Biodiversity and Health as EU Pulls Proposed Pesticide Rule
"Those most vulnerable, including children, farmers, and farming communities, will continue to pay the price for the E.U.'s inaction," said one advocate.
In EU Climate Proposal, 'A Dark Hole Where an End to Fossil Fuels Should Be'
"This is about as meaningful as a target to prevent lung cancer without any plan to end smoking."
Tlaib Calls for DOJ Hate Crime Probe After Palestinian American Stabbed in Texas
"The constant dehumanization of Palestinians, Arab, and Muslim Americans has real, dangerous consequences," the Michigan Democrat warned.
Denting Reelection Hopes, 60% of US Voters Disapprove of Biden's Israel Policy
"Except for core Democratic voters, the American public is telling Biden they are not impressed, despite the economy bouncing back and paychecks rising for many," said one analyst.
New Bill Would Prevent Billionaires From Donating to Dark Money Groups Tax-Free
"Billionaires attempting to influence politics from the shadows should not be rewarded with taxpayer subsidies," said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.
Before Leading Trump Pentagon, 'Mad Dog' Mattis Secretly Worked for UAE Ruler
"Guess we now know why former Defense Secretary Mattis has not been publicly critical of Trump," quipped one observer.
'Uncommitted': Michigan Group Urges Primary Protest Vote Against Biden Over Gaza
"President Biden has been a successful candidate in the past by representing a broad coalition, but right now he's not representing the vast majority of Democrats who want a cease-fire," said Listen to Michigan.
UN Warns of Israeli War Crimes as Rafah Invasion Looms
"To be clear, intensified hostilities in Rafah in this situation could lead to large-scale loss of civilian lives and we must do everything possible within our power to avoid that," an OCHA spokesperson said.
'Citizen Trump': Appeals Court Says No Immunity in Jan. 6 Case
"A president being immune to prosecution would fly in the face of our nation's core values," said one legal analyst.
'Scandal': Israeli Dossier 'Provides No Evidence' for Claims Against UNRWA Staff
"People in Gaza are starving, and because of spurious allegations made in a dodgy dossier, they will experience worse hunger."
'Hell No': Trump Allies' Plan to Privatize Medicare Draws Alarm and Outrage
A right-wing coalition's proposal to make Medicare Advantage the default enrollment option would be a "clear handout to the private insurance industry," said one critic.
Category 6? Scientists Highlight 'Growing Inadequacy' of Current Hurricane Scale
The experts found five storms that would fit into their hypothetical category—and they have all happened since 2013.
NLRB Opens Door for NCAA Student-Athletes to Unionize
A National Labor Relations Board regional director found that members of Dartmouth's men's basketball team are "employees" and ordered a union election.
Despite Human Rights Concerns, El Salvador's Bukele Reelected in Landslide
"Human rights violations have been constant during the Bukele administration," said one activist. "We can only expect it to continue growing."
100+ Groups Pressure Banks and Businesses to Stop Backing LNG
"It's now up to the financiers and insurers of LNG to listen to us, hear stories of the impact on our kids' health, and end the financial backing of this dying industry," said one frontline organizer.
Senate Deal Would Block All Funding to UNRWA as Gazans Starve
"It bars all funding in the pipeline," said one policy expert. "I don't see any other way to read it."
Palestinian Groups Warn of Catastrophe as Israeli Forces Close in on Rafah
"Such an attack could result in an unprecedented loss of Palestinian lives," the organizations said.
Poor People's Campaign Vows to 'Wake the Sleeping Giant' of Low-Income Voters
"Forty-seven percent of the voters are poor or low-wage," said one activist. "Getting that vote in is very important."
'Like a War Zone': At Least 122 Killed in Deadliest Fires in Chile's History
"We are becoming one of the most vulnerable territories in the world to fires," Chilean president Gabriel Boric said in 2023.
Amnesty Condemns Israeli Military's 'Shocking' Violence Against West Bank Civilians
"These unlawful killings are in blatant violation of international human rights law," said the rights group.
'A Death Sentence for Many': Rights Groups Implore Congress to Reject Border Deal
"If this bill passes, it will mark a complete abdication of the United States' legal and moral commitments to refugees," said one advocacy organization.
As Senators Unveil Aid Bill, Sanders Says Stop Fueling the 'Netanyahu War Machine'
"If we continue to fund Netanyahu's indiscriminate war, how can we, with a straight face, criticize Putin's targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine as a war crime?"
Outrage over Bigotry, Islamophobia in Wall Street Journal & New York Times
'These outlets should apologize publicly & diversify their staff & perspectives to meet their ethical and moral obligations as journalists.'
Powerful Protest Against Racism Sweeps Germany
“All together against racism,” the crowd in Berlin shouts. Some held posters that said “Heart instead of hate” or “Racism is not an alternative.”
A Year After Ohio Disaster, Renewed Calls for Rail Safety Legislation
"Folks like us, who live along or near the tracks, refuse to be treated as collateral damage in the way of big railroads' profits," said Congressman Chris Deluzio.
As Biden Bombs Syria and Iraq, 80 Groups Push Gaza Cease-Fire to Avert Wider War
"We urge you to prioritize diplomatic pathways to de-escalation, which must include urgently pressing for and securing a permanent cease-fire in Gaza," the groups said in a letter to the president.
Federal Judge Postpones March Trump Trial Over Immunity Fight
The delay sparked criticism of the D.C. Circuit that, as one legal journalist put it, "had a responsibility to Trump, the District Court, the Supreme Court, and the nation to rule expeditiously" on the immunity claims.
Youth Fight Back as Biden DOJ Seeks to Derail Historic Climate Case
"These youth have been politically targeted and persecuted, for over eight years, as the enormous power and machine of the Department of Justice singles them out among tens of thousands of other plaintiffs."
To End 'Nightmare' in Gaza, Sanders Moves to Block Funding for Israeli Weapons
"Twenty-seven thousand dead—two-thirds of them women and children," said the senator. "This is unacceptable."
Exxon Lawsuit Forces Pro-Climate Investors to Drop Shareholder Resolution
"Given Exxon's preference to fight a battle in court rather than allow shareholders the freedom of a vote at its annual meeting, we decided to withdraw the climate proposal," said the head of an activist investor group.
In 'Brazen Wealth Transfer', Exxon and Chevron Pay Out Record Sums to Shareholders
"In 2023, we returned more cash to shareholders and produced more oil and natural gas than any year in the company's history," Chevron chief executive Mike Wirth boasted.
GOP Congressman Suggests 'Pinochet Air' Death Flights for Migrants
"We wonder why the right-wingers aren't freaking out about Trump's dictator talk but we shouldn't," said one local Democratic leader in Georgia.
'Climate Protesters Are Not the Criminals': Case Against Greta Thunberg Thrown Out
"The actual crime is committed by the very industries and companies we are acting against," said Thunberg, one of five activists charged after protesting a fossil fuel industry summit in London.
Campaigners Warn Return of US Nukes to UK Would 'Make Britain a Guaranteed Target'
The U.S. is reportedly planning to deploy nukes "three times the strength of the Hiroshima bomb" to an air base in Suffolk.
Percentage of US Adults Who Think Israel Has 'Gone Too Far' Surges
Meanwhile, support among Democrats for President Joe Biden's response to the conflict fell by 13 points between December and January, according to a new survey.
Israel's Assault Has Traumatized Virtually All of Gaza's 1 Million+ Children: UNICEF
"Behind each of these statistics is a child who is coming to terms with this horrible new reality," said a spokesperson for the agency.
800+ US, European Civil Servants Condemn Governments for Fueling Israeli War Crimes
"We are obliged to do everything in our power on behalf of our countries and ourselves to not be complicit in one of the worst human catastrophes of this century."
Israel Bombed Belgian Aid Office in Gaza After Nation Refused to Halt UNRWA Funding
"This is a direct result of the impunity Washington has provided Israel," said one analyst.
House Progressives Warn Against Escalation in the Middle East
"We take seriously our constitutional responsibility over war, peace, and security and we remind the White House that Congress must be involved in and approve of the offensive use of military force."
House Dems Urge Biden to 'Swiftly' Appoint Postal Board Governors
"Five price hikes since 2020, continual service delivery problems, and constant declines in mail volume are all indicators that the business model of the Postal Service needs careful attention."
Oregon Supreme Court Bans From Ballot GOP State Lawmakers Who Staged Walkout
"Oregonians deserve legislators who will show up and do their jobs—and when they don't, there must be consequences," said one advocacy group.
'Not the Solution': EU Delays Biodiversity Rule to Appease Farmers Protesting High Costs
"The farmers' protests across Europe highlight the need for the E.U. to set a clear long-term vision and plan to support farmers in a transition to a sustainable and resilient agriculture model," said one policy expert.
ACLU Affiliates Slam GOP Governors for Backing 'Hateful' Abbott Border Policies
"In their words and actions, the governors of our states seek to score political points by sowing death and suffering at the border."
'Stakes Are Huge': Medicare Makes Opening Bids in Price Negotiations With Big Pharma
"For the first time, Medicare isn't just accepting whatever prices the drug corporations set for expensive and widely used drugs," said one campaigner.
'Out of Control': DeSantis Deploys Florida State Guard to Texas
"Our State Guard is not the governor's personal army," said one former Florida lawmaker.
30 Bound and 'Executed' Palestinians Found at Gaza School After IDF Exit
"This is precisely why Israel was taken to the International Court of Justice with the accusation that it is committing genocide," said one legal expert.
In Global Appeal, UNRWA Says Gazans Likely Won't Survive If Agency Abandoned
"If the funding remains suspended, we will most likely be forced to shut down our operations by end of February not only in Gaza but also across the region," warned the agency chief.
Shell 'Doubled Down on Oil' in 2023 as Planet Burned: Analysis
The company paid nine times more to shareholders than it invested in "Renewables and Energy Solutions."
Judge Rejects US Complicity Case, But Urges Biden to Examine 'Unflagging' Support for Israel
An attorney for the group representing the plaintiffs said it is "unprecedented and damning that a federal court has all but affirmed that Israel is committing a genocide" with U.S. support.
'A Mockery': House Passes Tax Bill That Favors Corporations Over Children
"The bill provides millions of dollars in tax relief for the wealthy and pennies for the poor," said Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
Podesta Tapped to Replace Kerry as Biden's Top Climate Official
"Podesta needs to take the baton from Kerry and lead the U.S. on a furious sprint to end oil and gas expansion while we still have time to prevent the worst climate catastrophes," said one campaigner.
IDF Troops Occupy, Burn Gaza Homes in Likely War Crimes
"Civilians and civilian infrastructure are not a target," said one U.N. agency. "They must be protected. Everywhere. At all times."
'Uniting for Peace': Chicago Now Biggest US City to Demand Gaza Cease-Fire
Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson cast a tiebreaking vote to pass the Chicago City Council resolution.
Study Finds Over 33 Million Instagram, TikTok Posts Promoting Harmful Content to Kids
The Ekō report came as a U.S. Senate panel held a hearing about online child sexual exploitation featuring testimony from five Big Tech CEOs.
Tlaib Is a 'No' on Tax Breaks for Rich to Get 'Crumbs' for the Poorest
"This deal falls short, and will only reach a fraction of the most vulnerable," said the congresswoman of a tax deal set to be voted on Wednesday.
'Shameful': Panel Votes to Expel Israeli Lawmaker Ofer Cassif for Backing Genocide Case
One Israeli civil rights group called the move an "act of McCarthyism and gagging, which severely harms freedom of expression, the right to vote, and be elected."
Dems Slam Social Security Board Nominee Over History of Supporting Benefit Cuts
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she doesn't "understand why we are being asked to confirm someone whose plan for strengthening Social Security is to gut its protection."
Cori Bush Demands Apology After GOP Lawmaker Calls Her Husband 'Thug'
"And I'm the loud Black woman who needs to be silent in order to be safe from violence, or else?" the Missouri Democrat said in response to the remarks. "This is the kind of rhetoric that endangers Black lives."
'Startling Confirmation': Big Oil Funded Climate Research as Early as 1954
"This pushes back the fossil fuel industry's knowledge of the climate crisis a full two decades," one campaigner wrote.
Pediatrician Details 'Cataclysmic' Reality for Gaza Kids Under Israel Assault
"I remember I was counseling new mothers on breastfeeding, and I looked out of the ward, and there were plumes of smoke rising in the air and bombs narrowing in on the hospital, and it felt very surreal," said Dr. Seema Jilani.
Analyst Rips Biden Admin for Touting Record Arms Sales Amid Gaza Carnage
Arms industry researcher William Hartung argued the U.S. should focus on "the human consequences" of its weapons transfers instead of bragging about them.
Iraqi Militia Suspends Attacks on US Forces, Paving Way for Troop Withdrawal
"If true, this is the least bad outcome," said one observer. "Iraqi militias agree to stop targeting thousands of U.S. troops, who then can be safely removed from harm's way, more than two decades after the disastrous Iraq war."
'Wildest Dreams': MAGA Movement Melts Down Over Taylor Swift and Joe Biden
From Charlie Kirk to Vivek Ramaswamy, right-wingers are publicly panicking that the pop star may endorse the Democratic president.
Democratic Senators Push DEA to 'Swiftly Deschedule' Marijuana
The lawmakers asserted that the continued listing of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act has a "devastating impact on our communities and is increasingly out of step with state law and public opinion."
Arizona GOP Bill Would Let Legislators Overrule Voters in Presidential Elections
"This is a full sound-the-alarm moment for American democracy," said one critic.
American Federation of Teachers Joins Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
The union's executive council called for a cease-fire after months of pressure from educators across the United States.
As Hawks Urge Biden to Bomb Iran, Barbara Lee Says Reject Push for Wider War
"The path to peace and security is not through war," the California congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate asserted.
DeLauro Pours Cold Water on Child Credit Boost in Exchange for Corporate Tax Giveaway
"At a time when a majority of American voters believe tax on big corporations should be increased, there is no reason we should be providing corporations a tax cut while only giving families pennies," said the lawmaker.
Despite Its Rhetoric, Chamber of Commerce Mostly Fights for Big Business in Court
"Chamber litigation appears to be an advocacy tool to shield America's largest corporations from accountability, to the detriment of consumers and small businesses," said Public Citizen's Lisa Gilbert.
Democrats Demand Blinken Explain Unapproved Arms Transfers to Israel
"It is highly unusual for the president to bypass congressional oversight through an emergency declaration," the lawmakers noted after the Biden administration did so twice.
Cori Bush Confirms DOJ Probe, Denies Misspending on Security
The Missouri Democrat said she is "fully cooperating" with the investigation and she has "not used any federal tax dollars for personal security services."
Rooftop Solar Champions Ask California Supreme Court to Reverse Corporate Giveaway
“The commission shrugged off California's climate goals, put rooftop solar's benefits further out of reach of working-class families, and gave another gift to corporate utilities," said one climate advocate.
As War Fervor Grows, US Admits There's No Proof Iran Directed Jordan Attack
"Repeating the unfounded allegations against Iran is shifting of the blame and a plot by those who see their interests in once again getting the U.S. involved in a new conflict," said Iran's foreign minister.
'Rule-of-Law Western Style': Israeli Assassination Squad Kills Three in Jenin Hospital
Ibn Sina hospital's medical director said the Palestinian men were "executed in cold blood."
Amnesty Says Cutting Off Aid to UNRWA While Arming Israel Is 'Stark' Hypocrisy
"Some of the very governments that announced they will cut off funds to UNRWA over these allegations have, in the meantime, continued to arm Israeli forces despite overwhelming evidence that these arms are used to commit war crimes."
Federal Workers Plan Daylong Fast in Solidarity With Gaza
Feds United for Peace said their second action this month "aims to shed light on the humanitarian crisis faced by the people of Gaza and promote dialogue around lasting solutions."
After UAW Backs Biden, Trump Calls Shawn Fain 'Weapon of Mass Destruction'
The UAW leader has slammed the Republican as as "scab" and said that "I can't fathom any union would support Donald Trump for president."
More Than 10K Workers Have Signed UAW Cards Since Big Three Wins
"These workers are standing up for themselves, for their families, and for their communities, and our union will have their back every step of the way," UAW president Shawn Fain said.
'The Guy Is a Hero': IRS Contractor Who Leaked Trump Tax Returns Gets Max Sentence
"Billionaires control our lives and our government and pay... lower tax rates than the rest of us, but this is the bad guy who should be punished with a five-year prison sentence?"
20+ NGOs Condemn 'Reckless' Decision to Cut Off UNRWA Aid
"Countries must reverse these funding suspensions, uphold their duties towards the Palestinian people, and scale up humanitarian assistance for civilians in dire need in Gaza and the region."
Biden White House Says 'We Don't Want a Wider War.' Analysts Say 'Too Late'
"But the U.S. can snap to its senses, end the Gaza war, and climb down from pointless escalations across the Middle East," said one observer.
'Relentless Hate': Late 2023 Saw Surge in Anti-Muslim Crimes, Discrimination
"The way to stop the hate is to end the apartheid, occupation, and genocide occurring in Palestine," said one CAIR leader.
Israel Ministers Call for Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza at Settler Conference
"The colonial meeting in Jerusalem poses a blatant challenge to the International Court of Justice decision, accompanied by public incitement to forcibly displace Palestinians," the Palestinian Foreign Ministry said.
Summer Lee Challenger Says Constituents 'Have No Families... Live in Squalor'
"This is how A LOT of politicians on both sides of the aisle feel about disadvantaged communities," said Nina Turner. "They usually don't say it out loud, though."
Ocasio-Cortez: US Should Restore UNRWA Funding 'Immediately'
"Among an organization of 13,000 U.N. aid workers, risking the starvation of millions over grave allegations of 12 is indefensible," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
US Hawks Demand War With Iran After Attack on American Troops in Jordan
"After years of working to block and undermine diplomatic alternatives, these people may be closer than ever to realizing their dream of war with Iran."
'Dangerous': Pelosi Calls for FBI to Investigate Cease-Fire Supporters
"She is calling for effectively more surveillance and potential criminalization of protestors by suggesting (falsely) that they have foreign links," said one critic.
Trump Fraud Case Finding Suggests 'Major Tax Evasion': Watchdog
A court-appointed monitor found that a $48 million loan Trump has long claimed he took out "never existed."
Rights Groups Urge Biden to Stop 'Political Games' and End Cruelty at the Border
"The idea that 5,000 or even 10,000 people might overwhelm us trivializes both what our government is capable of and our nation's capacity to welcome. Those of us living at the border know this," said one El Paso-based advocate.
'Dear Children of Gaza,' Says Viral Letter, 'I Am Sorry'
"You may ask the world why there was swift action when trade routes and economic interests were at risk but deafening silence when 10,000 children were killed," wrote a British lawmaker. "The world might not like your questions, but you deserve your answers."
While Dismissing ICJ Genocide Finding, US Cuts UNRWA Funds Over Israeli Allegations
"How has the U.S. reacted to these allegations against UNRWA? It suspended funding," said one British expert. "How has the U.S. reacted to the International Court of Justice ruling that there are plausible grounds that Israel is committing genocide? Nothing."
Arab, Muslim Leaders in Michigan Refuse to Meet Biden Campaign
"I will not entertain conversations about elections while we watch a livestreamed genocide backed by our government," said Dearborn's mayor.
US Court Hears Case Alleging Biden Complicit in Israel's Genocide in Gaza
"We are watching a genocide unfold in Gaza in real time and, despite the government's view that a U.S. court can do nothing about it, CCR and our clients argue that it certainly can and it absolutely must!" said one advocate.
Jury Orders $83.3 Million Judgement Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Suit
"A jury concluded that $88 million would be enough to deter Trump from further defaming E. Jean Carroll," said one legal observer. "I have my doubts."
As Civilians Starve in Gaza, Israelis Block Humanitarian Aid Convoy for Third Day
"The hostages must be released," said one Palestinian rights advocate, but Israel "must also ensure continuous entry of lifesaving aid to Gaza."
Groups Intensify Global Push for Gaza Cease-Fire After ICJ Ruling
"An immediate cease-fire by all parties remains essential and—although not ordered by the court—is the most effective condition to implement the provisional measures and end unprecedented civilian suffering."
'Jaw-Dropping' Analysis Shows Fossil Fuel Companies to Burn Through 62% of Carbon Budget
One researcher called the findings proof that a decarbonization pact signed by the companies "is little more than a forgery."
'Huge Win for People and Planet': Biden Pauses LNG Export Approvals
"This is one of the most significant actions ever taken by a U.S. president to stop the dangerous expansion of fossil fuels and protect environmental justice," one campaigner said.
Air Pollution From Canadian Tar Sands Up to 6,300% Worse Than Industry Reports
"In quantifying the astonishing and largely unreported levels," said a Greenpeace campaigner, "these scientists have validated what downwind Indigenous communities have been saying for decades."
'Hague Shmague,' Says Top Israeli Minister After ICJ Genocide Ruling
The dismissive reaction by Itamar Ben-Gvir was described by one progressive critic as that of "a petulant, violent child."
'Crucial Moment in History': ICJ Orders Israel to Prevent Acts of Genocide in Gaza
"One thing has been made clear on the world stage: There is vastly documented evidence that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians," said the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights.
With Green Light From Supreme Court, Alabama Executes Man With Nitrogen Gas
"We must work to abolish the death penalty and end this cruel and inhumane punishment," said Rep. Ayanna Pressley.
From Newborns to 17-Year-Olds, Al Jazeera Prints Names of 4,216 Children Killed in Gaza
"There can never be any justification for killing children," said Save the Children's country director for the occupied Palestinian territory. "The situation in Gaza is monstrous and a blight on our common humanity."
25 GOP Governors 'Stand With Texas' in Defying Supreme Court at Border
One columnist said Gov. Greg Abbott's defiance was the "greatest threat to federal authority since the South's 'massive resistance' in the 1950s and '60s" to the high court ruling that mandated school integration.
Wider Middle East War, Gaza Policy Imperil Biden Reelection Hopes: Polls
"The 2024 election could very easily be tipped by just a very small fraction of Biden voters" who disagree with his policies related to Israel, said one analyst.
Trump Ally Peter Navarro Gets Four-Month Sentence for Defying Jan. 6 Panel
The congressional committee's chair said the guilty verdict and sentence "are the consequence of Mr. Navarro's stubborn insistence that his short stint in the executive branch somehow put him above the law."
Experts Say Israel's 'Buffer Zone' Plan Violates International Law
"Why are they making these explosions other than part of their plan of forced displacement?" asked one human rights advocate regarding Israel's demolition of more than 1,000 buildings in the planned zone.
'All a Political Game to Them': Trump and GOP Under Fire for Cynical Border Ploy
"Speculating that the GOP is blocking border security legislation to help Trump win the election would sound like a crazy conspiracy theory but it's literally what the Republicans are saying is happening."
'Death Sentence': Reports Call for End to Big Oil's US Sacrifice Zones
"People's lives and the environment are being devastated at the hands of big business," one human rights researcher said.
Educators Outraged as Florida Cuts Sociology as a Core Higher Ed Course
The American Sociological Association condemned the move as "a failure of Florida's commitment to providing high-quality civics education and workforce readiness."
As World Awaits Friday's ICJ Verdict, Israeli Pounding of Gaza Civilians Continues
Should the court rule in South Africa's favor, said one advocate, "it is the international community's responsibility to ensure that Israel obeys this verdict without delay."
After Record Grassroots Fundraising Haul, Summer Lee Tells AIPAC to Bring It On
"They have Donald Trump and Nikki Haley's donors, we have the overwhelming power of the people," said the Pennsylvania Democrat.
'The US Is Complicit in the Nightmare' in Gaza, Says Bernie Sanders
"This should not be seen as just a terrible crisis taking place many thousands of miles away from our shores," said the Vermont senator. "Much of what is happening right now is being done with U.S. arms."
Fossil Fuel Speculators—Not Consumers—Would Win Big From LNG Exports: Report
"The expansion of U.S. LNG export capacity simply empowers Big Oil giants and commodity traders' ability to earn eye-popping profits," noted one expert.
'Donald Trump Is a Scab': UAW Endorses Joe Biden for President
"Rarely as a union do you get so clear of a choice between two candidates," said UAW president Shawn Fain. "Donald Trump is a billionaire, and that's who he represents."
'A Pause Isn't Enough': Biden to Reportedly Halt LNG Buildout
"Biden is afraid that his climate hypocrisy will cost him the election if he doesn't make real progress on fossil fuels," one campaigner said.
US Supreme Court Refuses to Stop Alabama Nitrogen Gas Execution
"The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment, and we urge Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to use her clemency power to stop the execution of Kenneth Smith before it's too late," said one group.
After Success in Massachusetts, Lawmakers in 10 States Push Wealth Tax
"If you want better roads, better schools, better healthcare, better public transit... or just a generally better life, then the best way of funding that is by taxing the ultrawealthy, not allowing them to exploit more tax loopholes."
Argentine Unions Lead General Strike Against Milei's Neoliberal Blitz
"In 40 years of democracy, there has never been such a frontal attack on the labor sector," said one union leader.
GOP Lawmakers Caught Plagiarizing Bank Lobbyist Talking Points
"We bet it was super easy for Patrick McHenry and Andy Barr to decide their position on predatory overdraft fees, since all they did is copy and paste whatever Big Banks said."
Biden Urged to Take 'Control of the Texas National Guard' as State Defies Supreme Court
Rep. Joaquin Castro, a Texas Democrat, accused Gov. Greg Abbott of "using the Texas National Guard to obstruct and create chaos at the border."
'Major Blow': Trump-Appointed Judge Bars EPA From Enforcing Civil Rights Protections
"Instead of fixing the discriminatory permitting programs that have created sacrifice zones like Cancer Alley, Louisiana is fighting tooth and nail to keep them in place," said one advocate.
Rights Coalition Calls for Israel Arms Embargo to End Gaza Carnage
"American taxpayers should not be subsidizing war crimes," said Martin Butcher of Oxfam International.
Backed by AIPAC, 62 Dems Join GOP in Condemning Genocide Case Against Israel
AIPAC is the top campaign contributor to Reps. Chris Smith and Kathy Manning, the leaders of a new letter denouncing South Africa's International Court of Justice case.
World Food Program Economist Warns 'Worst Is Yet to Come' in Gaza
The U.N. organization's chief economist spoke with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders about the "unprecedented" crisis conditions in Gaza as Israel continues to wage war on the besieged enclave.
Far-Right Homophobic 'Libs of TikTok' Creator Appointed to Oklahoma Library Panel
"This is part of a disturbing trend of allowing disreputable and inflammatory outside voices to have influence over Oklahoma public education," the state's largest teachers organization lamented.
Biden Endorsements on the Line as Outrage Over Gaza Grows
"You need to listen," said the head of one group that revoked a primary endorsement. "Because we are the ones who will go out and knock on doors, we are the ones who will do phone banks for swing states."
'AI Will Not Scab Us': Post-Gazette Newsroom Decries Use of Artificial Intelligence
"As newsroom jobs continue to disappear due to corporate greed and mismanagement, we stand firmly against any use of AI that takes work out of union members' hands," said one labor leader.
Ohio Pastor Files Federal Lawsuit Over Charges for Helping Homeless
An attorney for Pastor Chris Avell said city officials have launched a "smear campaign of innuendo and half-truths" to get him to stop hosting homeless people in his church.
Amazon Fined in France for Illegally Spying on Workers
The retail giant was also ordered to pay more than $30 million last year after allegedly surveilling customers with its tech products.
Reports Expose Deep Harms of Corporate Tax Cuts and 'Trickle Down' Ideology
"Failing to reimagine a more ambitious and comprehensive use of corporate tax policy prevents us from achieving a more equitable, sustainable, and democratic economy."
In 'Solidarity With the Innocent in Gaza,' Israeli Refusenik Gets 30 More Days in Prison
"I don't see myself as the hero or anything while people are being massacred every day in Gaza," said 18-year-old conscientious objector Tal Mitnick.
UAW Chief Says Billionaires—Not Migrants—Are Real Threat to Working Class
"In reality, we're all on the same side of the war against the working class," Shawn Fain said in a wide-ranging speech on Monday.
With Doomsday Clock at 90 Seconds to Midnight, 'It's Time to Act'
"Humanity continues to face an unprecedented level of danger," says The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. "Leaders and citizens around the world should take this statement as a stark warning and respond urgently."
Cal State Professors Win 'Historic' Deal Hours After Largest University Strike in US History
"In case anyone forgot, strikes work!" said the professors' union.
As Famine Takes Hold, Rights Group Accuses Israel of Firing on Starving Gazans
"I walked for 13 kilometers before the Israeli army opened their machine gun fire," said one eyewitness. "We were hit by shells fired, resulting in several casualties. I managed to survive, without receiving any flour."
IDF Mines Planted in Gaza Buildings Explode, Killing 21 Israeli Soldiers
An analyst at the International Crisis Group called the deadly incident "a huge catastrophe for Israel that one can only hope will expedite a cease-fire."
'Political Deepfake Moment Is Here': NH Robocall Sounds Like Biden
"The New Hampshire deepfake is a reminder of the many ways that deepfakes can sow confusion and perpetuate fraud," said one critic.
US, UK Bomb Yemeni Capital as Part of 'Sustained' Attack on Houthis
"The U.S. just bombed Yemen again," the peace group CodePink noted. "The U.S. is illegally attacking Yemen so Israel can continue illegally attacking Gaza."
SEIU Becomes Largest US Union to Demand Gaza Cease-Fire
"Wherever violence, fear, and hatred thrive, working people cannot."
Supreme Court Rules 5-4 Against Texas in Razor Wire Border Battle
"The fact that four votes went in Texas' favor is a worrying sign," said one advocate.
US Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Silence Palestinian Rights Advocacy
This marks the third straight time a federal court has dismissed a case targeting the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights' support for the 2018-19 Great March of Return protests in Gaza.
Climate Crisis Forces FEMA to Expand Disaster Aid
"Without robust cuts to fossil fuels, programs like these will only expand exponentially," said one writer.
Roe Anniversary Sparks Calls for Restoring Federal Right to Abortion
"At every turn we see a new form of hell, brought to us by an extremist Supreme Court and a powerful band of Republican politicians determined to obliterate reproductive freedom," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
'India Lurches Toward Full-Fledged Fascism' as Modi Opens Contentious Hindu Temple
"The people of India have struggled for decades to secure a democracy that is secular, just, and equal. Modi must not be permitted to rob them of it now," admonished Progressive International's cabinet.
Progressive Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Attack 'Disease' of Corporate Greed
"The American people are sick and tired of CEOs making nearly 350 times more than their average employees while over 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
'Remarkable Step': Exxon Sues to Block Investor Climate Resolution
"Apparently," said the founder of an activist shareholder group, "the board fears shareholders will vote in favor of emissions reductions targets."
UN Chief Says 'Unprecedented' Israeli Killing of Civilians in Gaza Must End
"This is heart-breaking, and utterly unacceptable," said Secretary-General António Guterres. "The Middle East is a tinderbox. We must do all we can to prevent conflict igniting across the region."
Without Approval From Congress, Biden Preps 'Sustained' US Assault on Yemen
"A cease-fire in Gaza would likely end the Houthi attacks," wrote one analyst. "But Biden is choosing war instead."
Florida Gov DeSantis Suspends 'Failing' Presidential Campaign
"As Floridians we will be stuck with him until 2026, so continue to hold him accountable and demand better for Florida," one state representative said.
Guterres: Refusing a Palestinian State Is 'Totally Unacceptable'
"In Gaza, Israel's military operations have spread massive destruction and killed civilians on a scale unprecedented during my time as Secretary General," he said Sunday.
Sanders: If Netanyahu Says No to Palestinian State, US Must Say No to Netanyahu
"There must be no more U.S. military aid to Israel to continue Netanyahu's war," the senator said.
'Wrong Side of History': NYC Mayor Adams Vetoes Solitary Confinement Ban
"With this veto, the mayor has condemned New Yorkers to suffer in solitary confinement and isolation, and he did so after the cameras were turned off and backs were turned," the bill's sponsor said.
Frontline Fishers Force Early End to New Orleans Gas Conference
"We want our oystering back. We want our shrimp back. We want our dredges back. We want LNG to leave us alone," one participating fisherman said.
Pressley, Raskin Lead Call for Biden to Oppose 'Forced Expulsion' of Gazans
Sixty House Members said such an action "would only exacerbate the trauma and pain Palestinian civilians in Gaza are already experiencing... and cause more regional tension and conflict for decades to come."
Ohio Pastor Charged for Opening Church to Homeless People in Freezing Weather
"This is actual religious persecution of a Christian by the state," said one journalist. "An actual violation of religious liberty."
'Banker of the Climate Crisis': Lawsuit Targets ING in the Netherlands
"Whether you are drilling for oil yourself, or have paid for the drill, in both cases you are contributing to and bear responsibility for the climate crisis we are currently experiencing," one campaigner said of the suit against the Dutch banking giant.
Biden Admin Signals Arms Will Keep Flowing as Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State
"I don't think we need to offer any kind of pressure" on the Israelis to accept a Palestinian state, said a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department.
'I'm Kim Kardashian, Of Course...' It's Time for a Billionaires Income Tax
"Imagine if, instead of decking out Kim Kardashian's office, billions went to homeless services providers trying to keep unhoused people alive in freezing winter storms," said one Capitol Hill staffer.
Thousands of Babies Being Born Into 'Hell' in Gaza, Says UNICEF
"Humanity cannot allow this warped version of normal to persist any longer," said a UNICEF official. "Mothers and newborns need a humanitarian cease-fire."
Human Rights Watch to Mexico: Don't Help US 'Tear Apart' Its Asylum System
The group sent a letter to the Mexican president Thursday asking him not to agree to any deal that would see more asylum seekers expelled to Mexico without having their cases considered.
Progressives Seek Ouster of Brett McGurk, Key Biden Adviser on Gaza
One human rights advocate called the push for the top Middle East adviser's resignation "an excellent idea."
Senate Finance Chief Rips GOP's 'Backroom Scheme' to Cut Social Security
"The term 'fiscal commission' is the ultimate Washington buzzword, and it translates to trading away Americans' earned benefits in a secretive, closed-door process," said Sen. Ron Wyden.
After Fleeing on Jan. 6, GOP Lawmakers Urge Supreme Court to Keep Trump on Ballot
The ex-president also filed a brief and claimed that ballot disqualification efforts "promise to unleash chaos and bedlam if other state courts and state officials follow Colorado's lead."
Senate Panel to Vote on Subpoenas for CEOs of 'Pharma Profiteers'
"The pharmaceutical companies they run may make billions in profits," says HELP Committee Chair Bernie Sanders. "But that does not give them a right to evade congressional oversight."
NH Voters to Pressure Biden With 'Cease-Fire' Write-In on Primary Ballots
"The problem is the Democratic Party only cares about their votes, and that's why we need to take this to the polls."
Analysis Shows How Corporate Profits Drive Inflation—Even as Business Costs Go Down
"It's one thing for corporations to pass reasonable increased costs to consumers," said one analyst. "It's another for them to line their coffers by exploiting Americans who are just trying to get by."
Netanyahu Takes Palestinian State Off the Table, Vows Israeli Control From the Jordan River to the Sea
"So it's okay for Netanyahu to say 'from the river to the sea', but not for Palestinians?"
'Shame': 3 Democrats Join GOP to Advance Backdoor Attack on Social Security
"Republicans are plowing ahead with their closed-door commission designed to cut Social Security and Medicare," said Social Security Works president Nancy Altman.
'Intolerable,' Says Watchdog as FEC Promises Decision on Deepfake Rules By 'Early Summer'
"The comments from the FEC chair should sound the alarm for Congress and state legislators: You cannot count on the FEC to defend us from deepfakes," said one advocate. "It's up to you.”
Gaza Internet Blackout Conceals Israel's Human Rights Violations—And Is Itself One
"It is unconscionable to toy with connectivity amidst unprecedented violence and unfathomable human suffering," said one campaigner, demanding global action "to end the war and internet shutdowns."
Campaign Urges IOC to Ban Israel From Paris Olympics Over Gaza Genocide
"To allow Israel, in the midst of a genocide, to participate in the upcoming Olympic Games would signal to the international community that the IOC approves of the gravest of war crimes."
EU Gaza Resolution Slammed as 'Green Light for Butchery to Continue'
The final text advocated for a "permanent cease-fire and to restart efforts towards a political solution provided that all hostages are immediately and unconditionally released and the terrorist organisation Hamas is dismantled."
'This Is Not Self-Defense... This Is Ethnic Cleansing': Israel Blows Up Gaza University
"All the universities in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed," said one international relations expert.
Biden Admits Bombing Yemen Isn't Working, But Says US Will Continue Anyway
"When in doubt—bomb, has become the policy of the Biden administration in Yemen," said one peace group. "Time for Congress to step in."
French Foreign Minister Rebuked for Suggesting Israel Is Immune From Genocide Charges
"The French government has joined the German government in stating that international law on genocide does not apply to Israel."
Tlaib, Bush Join Vigil Condemning Israel's Attacks on Gaza Journalists
"Palestinian voices are being intentionally silenced by the Israeli government and by our own government," said U.S. Rep. Cori Bush.
'Huge Win': Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against Texas Book Ban
"With this historic decision the court has moved decisively to ensure the constitutionally protected speech of authors, booksellers, publishers, and readers," said plaintiffs.
2 Million Children, Parents Set to Lose Food Aid Unless Congress Acts Now
"Republicans are refusing to fully fund the programs families desperately need, and now 2 million new parents, babies, and children could pay the price," warned one advocate.
New Right-Wing Owner to Baltimore Sun Reporters: 'Go Make Me Some Money'
"The Sinclair TV owner bought The Baltimore Sun for the same reason Elon Musk bought Twitter," opined one critic. "Power."
'Frightening': Greenland Losing 33 Million Tons of Ice Per Hour Due to Climate Crisis
A new study finds the island's ice sheet is retreating 20% more than previously thought.
Maine Judge Defers on Trump Ballot Decision Until Supreme Court Ruling
"Ultimately, we're happy with the court's decision to leave the secretary's ruling intact: that Trump is an insurrectionist and that the 14th Amendment applies," said one of the Mainers who sought his removal.
'Call Your Representative!' House Panel to Take Up Backdoor Attack on Social Security
"This commission is a poison pill designed to slash Social Security and Medicare behind closed doors."
With Overdraft Fee Crackdown, 'CFPB Is Doing What It Was Designed to Do'
"The CFPB is proposing clear, enforceable rules that will reduce overdraft fees and save Americans billions, closing another lucrative regulatory loophole banks use to prey on consumers," said one advocate.
100+ Groups Urge Senate to Build 'Federal Judiciary That Works for All of Us'
"With nearly 100 lifetime judicial vacancies across the nation, the work of building an equal justice judiciary must accelerate."
Global Cooperation Key to Preventing 'Runaway' Climate and AI Chaos: UN Chief
"Geopolitical divides are preventing us from coming together around global solutions for global challenges," said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
Republicans Put US Species on 'Direct Path to Extinction' With Poison Pill Riders
A Center for Biological Diversity found 27 anti-wildlife measures in FY 2024 appropriations bills, the most since the Endangered Species Act was passed 50 years ago.
Supreme Court Hears Koch-Backed Cases Designed to Unleash Deregulatory Bonanza
"Everything from the climate to consumer safety could be worse off thanks to this potential decision and the corporate lobbyists who brought us to this point."
Millionaires and Billionaires to Davos Elites: 'We Must Be Taxed More'
"Even millionaires and billionaires like me are saying it's time," said Abigail Disney. "The elites gathering in Davos must take this crisis seriously."
Senate Kills Sanders Resolution Requiring Biden to Report on Israeli Human Rights Conduct in Gaza
Lawmakers from both parties overwhelmingly thwarted an effort by the progressive Vermont senator to bring some accountability to how U.S.-supplied weapons are being used by Israeli forces.
Staff From US Agencies, Congress Join 'Day of Mourning' for Gaza
Feds United for Peace aimed to "convey to our leadership that the current policy on Israel and Gaza is counter to our national interests... and it does not represent the broad will of the American people."
With US in Deep Freeze, LNG Exports Blamed for Spike in Domestic Gas Prices
"Exports of LNG have created higher prices for U.S. consumers, leaving them vulnerable to massive price spikes like what happened this weekend," said one expert.
150 Mennonites Arrested at Capitol for Peacefully Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire
Mennonite Action's fight against Israel's U.S.-backed bombardment of Gaza is "rooted in values that our cultural or spiritual ancestors passed down: peace, justice, community, mutual aid, and service."
Senate Urged to Approve Probe of Israeli Human Rights Violations in Gaza
"It is past time that the United States government understand that and take account of its own role in the crisis," said one campaigner, calling for a cease-fire. "We don't have time to waste."
Primary Season Is Here, But Still No FEC Action on Campaign Deepfakes
A consumer advocacy group warns that deceptive images generated by AI are "one of the biggest threats to our elections."
Lawmakers Reach Deal to Expand Child Tax Credit—In Exchange for Corporate Tax Cuts
"Child poverty is a problem. Corporations paying too much in taxes is not," said one analyst.
'Children Are Dying' as Gaza Famine Arrives With 'Incredible Speed'
Citing Israel's declaration of "complete siege," one critic said the war on Gazan civilians is "proceeding exactly as planned," including newborns dying within days because their undernourished mothers can't feed them.
UN Rights Experts Says Alabama Nitrogen Execution May Constitute Torture
"Rather than inventing new ways to implement capital punishment, we urge all states to put in place a moratorium on its use, as a step towards universal abolition," said the U.N. Human Rights Office.
'Disturbing': Australian Journalist Fired After Push by Pro-Israel Lobbyists
"This could have a chilling effect on the ability of Australian journalists to share human rights content from reputable organizations which is deeply troubling," said one Human Rights Watch campaigner.
Trump Iowa Win Called a 'Stark Reminder' of Threat He Poses to Democracy
"Now is the time for the American people to stand up, mobilize, and vote like the survival of our democracy is in the balance—because it is."
'Don't Just Quote Him': US Agencies, Politicians Under Fire on MLK Day
"It's that day of the year where people who don't know anything about MLK, and would hate him if he were alive today, post the one or two MLK quotes they know."
Most Americans Are Breathing Cleaner Air—But Disparities Persist
"Policies specifically targeting reductions in overburdened populations could support more just reductions in air pollution and reduce disparities in air pollution exposure," asserted the leader of a new study.
Sanders to Force Senate Vote on Probing Israeli War Crimes
"The United States Congress has got to act, because a lot of this destruction is being done with military weapons supplied by the United States of America."
100 Days Into War on Gaza, UN Leaders Renew Call to Prevent Famine
"People in Gaza risk dying of hunger just miles from trucks filled with food," said the World Food Program executive director.
Cerrado Deforestation Called a 'Stain' on Lula's Environmental Record
While Amazon deforestation fell nearly 50% in 2023, it rose by almost 43% in the unique and important grassland.
World's First Trillionaire Just 10 Years Away as Richest Men Double Their Wealth
"This inequality is no accident; the billionaire class is ensuring corporations deliver more wealth to them at the expense of everyone else," said Oxfam's interim executive director.
'The Coup, For Now, Is Over': Arévalo Sworn In as Guatemala's President
"It fills me with deep honor to assume this lofty responsibility, showing that our democracy has the necessary strength to resist," Bernardo Arévalo said in his inaugural address.
Trump Hits Haley on Social Security, But Critics Note He's No Better
"On Social Security, just as he does on so many other topics, Donald Trump is projecting his own desires onto his opponents," said one progressive defender of the program. "In this case, his accusations against Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis happen to be true, but they are equally true about Trump himself."
Drowning of Women, Two Children Intensify Disgust Over Illegal Border Operations by Texas National Guard
"Gov. Abbott's inhumanity has no limit. Everyone who enables his cruelty has blood on their hands."
Absolutely Not Photographic: Dems Bring the Babbling Receipts
Amidst a fraught political landscape where totalitarian clouds loom, we celebrate House Democrats whose smarts and prowess may yet save us. Thus did a hearing on "lying bozo" Robert Hur's hit job on classified documents - which charged Biden only with being a "well-meaning, elderly man" - turn into another hot mess for GOP hacks and yahoos after Dems laid bare Hur's flimflam and showcased their demented stable genius yammering word salad into the unseemly air.
Prominent Writers Withdraw From PEN World Voices Festival Over Gaza
"If organizations like PEN America cling to the illusion of political neutrality in the face of a clear effort to destroy Palestinian lives and culture, one can only wonder whether there will be any writers left in Gaza to tell the story."
'Huge': Harris Becomes First Vice President to Visit Abortion Clinic
"These attacks against an individual's right to make decisions about their own body are outrageous," said Vice President Kamala Harris.
100+ Musical Acts Boycott SXSW Over US Army, Defense Contractor Ties
"That the organizers of SXSW have taken the decision to mix the arts with the military and weapons contractors is unforgivable," said one band from Northern Ireland.
UN Staffer Among Dozens Killed, Injured by Israeli Attack on Rafah Food Center
"The United Nations, its personnel, premises, and assets must be protected at all times," stressed the head of UNRWA—which says that 400 Palestinian aid-seekers have been killed since last month's Flour Massacre.
Sanders and Senate Dems Warn Louis DeJoy: Don't Mess With USPS Workers or Mail Delivery
"The Postal Service is at its best when it treats its workers right and delivers mail in a timely fashion. We therefore urge you to prevent facility changes or outright closures that will result in any job losses and slower mail."
25 Groups Demand Biden 'Urgently Comply With US Law' and End Israel Arms Sales
"U.S. weapons, security assistance, and blanket political support have contributed to an unparalleled humanitarian crisis and possible war crimes in Gaza," the NGOs wrote.
Majority of Americans Agree: Decline of Unions Bad for Country
Pew found that most U.S. adults, especially Democrats, see the trend as bad for working people.
'Blatant Censorship': Critics Blast US House Vote for TikTok Ban
"Don't ban TikTok," said Fight for the Future. "Pass a goddamn privacy law."
Landmark Artificial Intelligence Act in EU Slammed as Rights 'Failure'
One expert said the law "is littered with concessions to industry lobbying, exemptions for the most dangerous uses of AI by law enforcement and migration authorities, and prohibitions... full of loopholes."
'Not a Radical Idea': Bernie Sanders Unveils 32-Hour Workweek Bill
"It is time to reduce the stress level in our country and allow Americans to enjoy a better quality of life," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "It is time for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay."
'We Won't Be Silenced,' Says Greenpeace as Big Oil Threatens Libel Suit
"It has become clear: Eni is trying to silence anyone who dares to speak up and denounce the company's contribution to the fueling of the climate crisis," says Chiara Campione of Greenpeace Italy.
Rabbis for Palestinian Rights Counter 'Warmongering' AIPAC in DC
"We refuse to be bystanders as the Israeli government wages a genocidal campaign in our name," one rabbi said.
Despite Industry Vows, Methane Emissions Remained Near Record Highs in 2023
"Close to 70% of methane emissions from fossil fuels come from the top 10 emitting countries," states a new report from the International Energy Agency.
48,000+ Democrats Vote 'Uncommitted' in Deep-Blue Washington
"Tonight's numbers show that President Biden's current policies towards Gaza and Palestine are not in line with his voting base."
Report Exposes US Corporations That Pay Their Execs More Than They Pay in Taxes
"Both kinds of corporate misbehavior—underpaying taxes and overpaying executives—ultimately make working families the victim through smaller paychecks and diminished public services."
'Disturbing': Intel Chair Used Schumer Protests to Push Warrantless Spying
"If any lawmakers were still on the fence and waiting for a smoking gun, THIS IS IT," said one advocate of reforming Section 702.
Columbia Sued Over 'Retaliatory' Suspension of Pro-Palestine Student Groups
"Universities should be havens for robust debate, discussion, and learning—not sites of censorship where administrators, donors, and politicians squash political discourse they don't approve of," said the head of the NYCLU.
Jewish Progressives Stage Sit-In at Hakeem Jeffries' Office to Protest AIPAC Influence
"Our Jewish communities are rising up to say, 'Never again is now,'" said organizers.
Biden Proposes Major Tax Increase on Fuel for Private Jets
"We have to stop private jet users from ruining the climate for everyone else," Sen. Ed Markey said.
School Hate Crimes Quadruple in GOP States Attacking LGBTQ+ Rights
"For the activists and politicians writing these laws, this is just a sign that their plan is working," said one rights advocate.
Israeli Genocide Causing 'Complete Psychological Destruction' of Gaza Children
"Five months of violence, displacement, starvation, and disease on top of nearly 17 years of a blockade have caused relentless mental harm to children in Gaza," said Save the Children.
'Uncommitted' in Washington Aim to Keep Pressure on Biden Over Gaza
"Without a change in tone and policy, Biden risks becoming a one-term president simply because he couldn't be responsive to the overwhelming demands of the American people," said one Democratic primary voter.
Critics Warn RNC 'Bloodbath' a Preview of What Project 2025 Would Do If Trump Reelected
"There's already a recruitment and training program for MAGA militants underway," said one journalist focused on the issue.
'That's the Law': Senators Say Biden Must End Arms Sales If Israel Keeps Blocking Aid
"Federal law is clear, and, given the urgency of the crisis in Gaza, and the repeated refusal of Prime Minister Netanyahu to address U.S. concerns on this issue, immediate action is necessary."
As Starvation Death Toll Grows in Gaza, Israel Blocks Aid Over Scissors in Child Medical Kits
The decision demonstrates "why there can be no end to the genocide of Palestinians without an end of Israel's control over Gaza," said one human rights lawyer.
Trump Says Freeing Insurrectionists Would Be One of His 'First Acts'
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to pardon those who took part in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Biden Launches Attack Ad as Trump Tries to Walk Back Call for Social Security Cuts
The 20-second spot highlights the presumptive GOP presidential nominee's remark that "there's a lot you can do... in terms of cutting" Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Biden Budget Includes Over $1 Trillion in 'Militarized Spending': Analysis
"If we are ever going to stop the cycle of endless war, we'll have to invest differently."
Union Decries GOP Subpoena Over Gaza Resolution as 'Attack' on Free Speech
"We stand by our resolution in support of a free Palestine, which was passed overwhelmingly after a full membership vote."
Biden 2025 Budget Would Offer 'Welcome Relief,' But Not Enough
One expert said that enacting his reforms "will begin to reverse the 40-year one-way ratchet of falling taxes for the wealthy and corporations and instead invest in workers and families."
Bill Demanding Justice for Breonna Taylor Would Ban No-Knock Warrants Nationwide
"We know it was Breonna Taylor's dream to save lives," said one rights advocate, "and this proposed legislation would do just that."
Top US Nitrogen Gas Producers Ban Use in Executions
"Drug manufacturers don't want their medicines diverted and misused in torturous executions and the makers of nitrogen gas share the same objection: They do not want their products to be used to kill," said one campaigner.
'Social Security Is on the Ballot,' Say Advocates as Trump Threatens Cuts
"Not on my watch," said President Joe Biden in response to his Republican predecessor's latest threats to the safety net program.
State Department-Commissioned Report Warns AI Could Be an 'Extinction-Level' Threat
The report says the U.S. government must move "quickly and decisively" to address the threat of artificial intelligence.
UN Chief Warns Rafah Invasion Would Plunge Gazans Into 'Even Deeper Circle of Hell'
"The eyes of the world are watching. The eyes of history are watching," said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. "We cannot look away."
Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks NLRB Rule Aimed at Helping Workers Unionize
The rule was supposed to go into effect on Monday.
Groups Form 'Reject AIPAC' Coalition to Fight Israel Lobby's Attacks on Progressives
"For too long, AIPAC and its Republican megadonors have demanded our elected leaders unconditionally support the Israeli military and government—or else," said coalition member Jewish Voice for Peace Action. "Enough."
Ex-Trump Aide Peter Navarro Ordered to Prison for Defying Jan. 6 Probe
"May this represent the beginning of real accountability for the orchestrators, the organizers, the funders, and the inciters of the attack on our democracy," said one legal analyst.
Greta Thunberg, 40+ Other Climate Activists Block Entrance to Swedish Parliament
"Sweden is unfortunately not unique in completely ignoring the climate crisis," Thunberg said.
Filmmaker Jonathan Glazer Speaks Out Against Israel's Hijacking of Holocaust to Justify Gaza War
"Our film shows where dehumanization leads at its worst," said Jonathan Glazer, director of The Zone of Interest.
Israeli Groups Slam Netanyahu Government for Flouting ICJ Ruling
"We condemn the fact that Israel has so far failed to change its behavior."
Support for Gaza War Must End, Says Sanders, But Biden-Trump Choice Is 'Day and Night'
"The election of Trump would be a disaster for this country and, in my view, the world," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Instead of Holocaust Museum, Detour Signs Direct Israel's Herzog to The Hague
"How is it possible that such a sacred space is being used to normalize genocide today?" asked one Dutch Jewish organizer behind the protest.
Biden Says Netanyahu 'Hurting Israel' With Gaza Policy But Vows Unwavering Support, Weapons
"Biden said the death toll in Gaza is 'contrary to what Israel stands for,'" said one critic. "Maybe it's time to admit that that is what Israel stands for."
Doing Something Trump Almost Never Does, Biden Apologizes
Following criticism, Biden said he regrets using the noun "illegal" to characterize an immigrant during his State of the Union address.
'Beyond Misleading': Katie Britt Border Story Debunked With Bruising TikTok Takedown
"This is worth every minute," said one person who watched the 7-minute take down.
'He's the Boss': Trump Praises 'Fantastic' Dictatorial Style of Orbán
"How many different ways does Trump need to tell you he's going to rule as a dictator before you believe him?"
Canada, Sweden Restore UNRWA Funds as Report Accuses Israel of Torturing Agency Staff
"The work that UNWRA does cannot be overstated," said Canadian lawmaker Salma Zahid. "It will save lives as we have seen the visuals of children dying of hunger in Gaza. The need for immediate aid is non-negotiable."
No Labels Denounced for 'Dangerous' Dark-Money Ploy to Boost Trump in 2024
"Their decision to move forward with a dark-money, Trump donor-funded third-party fantasy bid is shameful and puts millions of Americans at risk," said one opponent.
Migrant Drownings in Pacific Soared 3,200% After Trump Raised Border Wall: Study
The Trump administration nearly doubled the height of the border barrier as part of its "zero tolerance" immigration agenda.
Oregon Gov. Kotek to Sign 'Unconscionable' Bill Recriminalizing Drugs
The landmark decriminalization measure passed by state voters in 2020 "now stands as a cautionary tale about the failure to match bold policy reform with competent administration," said one reporter.
UN Human Rights Chief Decries 'War Crime' of Rapidly Expanding Israeli Settlements
"The West Bank is already in crisis. Yet, settler violence and settlement-related violations have reached shocking new levels, and risk eliminating any practical possibility of establishing a viable Palestinian state."
Florida GOP Passes 'Vicious' Bill Banning Mandatory Water Breaks for Workers
"We will see fatalities, because of what Florida Republicans chose to do this week," said one workers' rights advocate.
In 'Stunning' Reversal, Wisconsin Throws Out Case Against Puppy Mill Rescuers
“The state and Ridglan are acknowledging what we knew to be true: we have the right to rescue suffering animals from abuse because they are sentient beings, not things,” said one animal rights campaigner.
Starving Children in Gaza 'Cannot Wait' Weeks for US Port, Aid Groups Say
"They are already dying from malnutrition and saving their lives is a matter of hours or days," said Jason Lee of Save the Children.
'What International Women's Day?' Asks Gaza Amid Israeli Genocide
"At least 9,000 women have been killed; many more are under the rubble," said UNRWA. "On average, 63 women are killed in Gaza per day—37 are mothers who leave their families behind."
30+ Arrested in Chicago Protest Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire
"We can't go on acting as if the genocide isn't happening," said one demonstrator who blocked traffic. "We're raising our voices to say no genocide in our name!"
Biden Praised for Plan to Tax Billionaires and 'Take on Corporate Greed'
"The president's commitment to improving the lives of working people and families stands in sharp contrast to lawmakers looking to protect excessive corporate profits and deliver another tax break to the rich," said one advocate.
Five Gazans Killed by US Aid Airdrops as Biden Faces Backlash Over 'Gimmicks'
The U.S. has been airdropping humanitarian assistance as Israel impedes and attacks aid convoys on the ground.
'Handmaid's Tale Coming to Life': Katie Britt's SOTU Response Sparks Alarm
"As someone who covers the far-right and the Christian nationalist movement, Sen. Katie Britt's speech was the closest thing to porn they'll consume," wrote one journalist.
Tlaib, Bush Raise 'Stop Sending Bombs' Signs as Biden Pledges More Aid for Gaza
President Joe Biden said Israel's war on Gaza has killed "thousands of thousands of innocents"—but did not acknowledge the role of U.S. weaponry.
'Complete Madness': Israel Blocks Food Aid as More Gaza Children Starve to Death
"The starvation of children is a hallmark of genocide and a deliberate political choice by Israel, backed by the Biden administration," said one humanitarian coordinator.
House GOP Advances 'Death Panel' for Social Security in Election Year
"MAGA House Republicans are demonstrating their hostility to working Americans and retirees," said one critic.
House Democrat Accuses GOP Colleague of 'Calling For Genocide'
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann is one of several Republican lawmakers who have openly called for genocide in Gaza in recent months.
Senate Dems Call on Schumer to Reopen WWII-Era Commission on 'War Profiteering'
Their plan is based on something Harry S. Truman did when he was in the Senate.
Critics Warn Orbán Visit Aimed at Tutoring Trump on 'How to Destroy a Democracy'
"If you want to see Trump's and the GOP's vision of America's future, just look at what Orbán's done to Hungary," said one observer.
Biden Aid Port Plan Rebuked as 'Pathetic' PR Effort as Israel Starves Gazans
"We need accountability, not more harebrained headline-chasing schemes," said a campaigner with Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Report Warns Generative AI Could Turbocharge Climate Disinformation
"The climate emergency cannot be confronted while online public and political discourse is polluted by fear, hate, confusion, and conspiracy," one campaigner warned.
UN Expert 'Horrified by the Depravity' of Israel's War on Gaza
The expert warns of the consequences of Israel invading Rafah.
AOC Leads Charge Against AI-Generated Pornographic Deepfakes
"The proliferation of nonconsensual, sexually explicit 'deepfake' images has exploded online," said one supporter of the bill. "It is past time that our laws catch up and hold the perpetrators of this abuse accountable!"
'Bombshell' Memo Shows Open Chemical Burn in East Palestine Violated EPA Rules
"It's inconceivable that there wouldn't have been someone from the enforcement office, or general counsel, saying, 'Oh, Norfolk Southern wants to do an uncontrolled burn—that's illegal, you cannot do that," said a former EPA official.
Alarming Heat Streak Continues as February Shatters Temperature Record
"As remarkable as this might appear, it is not really surprising as the continuous warming of the climate system inevitably leads to new temperature extremes," said the head of the E.U. climate service.
After Investigation by Sanders-Led Panel, Pharma Giant Caps Inhaler Costs
"We launched an investigation into big drug companies because the prices they were charging for inhalers just didn't add up," said Sen. Tammy Baldwin. "And looks like we were right."
Ahead of Biden State of the Union, Oxfam Says No More 'Platitudes' on Gaza
"The crisis in Gaza has become a defining issue for President Biden, and he has an obligation to act," said the head of Oxfam America.
Sanders Rips 'Fiction' That There's Nothing US Can Do to End Gaza Carnage
"Of course we have the leverage," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "We are funding the war."
To Regain Support, Groups Say Biden Must Embrace 'Finish the Job' Youth Agenda
"In 2024, you cannot win higher office without the youth vote, and you cannot win the youth vote without the Youth Agenda."
Khanna, Schumer Lead Call for FTC Probe of Big Oil Consolidation
"Americans are paying the price for Big Oil's greed and are still struggling to keep up with gas prices higher than pre-pandemic levels."
Civil War Risks Triggering 'Epic, Biblical-Style Famine' in Sudan
"Millions of lives and the peace and stability of an entire region are at stake," warned the head of the World Food Program.
Following French Victory, Spain's Left Wants to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Constitution
"The French feminists did it. The Spanish feminists can do it."
SEC Accused of Bending to Industry Pressure by Omitting Key Measure in New Climate Rule
"The SEC's decision to bow to industry pressure against comprehensive climate disclosure requirements is a disservice to both the planet and investors," said one expert.
In Private Meeting, Sanders Urged Biden to Embrace FDR-Style Agenda
"Democrats seem to think—many of them—that, only if we can explain all that we have accomplished, people will come on board. But that ignores the pain ordinary people are now experiencing," said the senator.
'Unconscionable': Biden Has Approved 100+ Arms Sales to Israel in Just Five Months
"When people ask, 'What do you want Joe Biden to do?' the answer is: Stop making these weapons deals," said one campaigner.
Trump's Fascist Consolidation of GOP Advances as Haley Quits, McConnell Endorses
U.S. voters, said one campaigner, now have a choice "between an aspiring dictator who is running for office so that he can escape accountability and punish his political enemies, and a leader who will protect our democracy."
Bullets Found at Gaza Flour Massacre Site Belie Israel's 'Stampede' Claim
A preliminary investigation by Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor affirmed that bullets that killed and wounded hundreds of Palestinians waiting for food aid are the same type fired by Israeli troops' guns.
Planet-Warming Emissions Would Soar If Trump Wins Second Term: Study
New research suggests Trump's plans for another four years in the White House could doom the climate.
GOP Budget Called a Plan to 'Sell Out' Families to 'Line the Pockets of the Ultra-Rich'
"With trillions of dollars in devastating cuts that will force families to spend more on everything from groceries to healthcare, this budget is the last thing Americans need," said Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle.
What a Leaked US Cable Says About Israel's Looming Assault on Rafah
An invasion would have "catastrophic humanitarian consequences, including mass civilian casualties, extensive population displacement, and the collapse of the existing humanitarian response," the cable warned.
Arctic Summers Could Be Virtually Ice-Free Within a Decade, Study Warns
The fossil fuel-driven climate crisis is causing Arctic sea ice to disappear more rapidly than expected, according to new research.
'Shrinkflation' Playing Crucial Role in Rising Prices, Corporate Profits: Analysis
"While shrinkflation is not new, it is arguably the most deceptive pricing practice companies use," reads the report.
'Finish the Problem': Presumptive GOP Nominee Trump Endorses Gaza Genocide
One commentator argued that while President Joe Biden has "bent over backward to support Israel," Donald Trump would "be even worse."
'Uncommitted' Wins Nearly 20% of Democratic Primary Vote in Minnesota
"Tonight's numbers showed that President Biden cannot earn back our votes with just rhetoric."
'Historic': Dartmouth Men's Basketball Team Votes to Unionize
More Perfect Union called the move "a precedent that could change college sports."
Progressives Cheer Senate Exit of Kyrsten Sinema
Sinema's exit sets up an election between Rep. Ruben Gallego and former television anchor Kari Lake.
Groups Forge Emergency Coalition to Pressure US on Gaza Cease-Fire
"It is long past time for the United States to use its leverage and uphold U.S. law to end Israel's indiscriminate bombardment of Gaza and have this war come to an end."
Scientists Won't Classify Anthropocene as 'Epoch' Yet, But Say Human Impact Undeniable
The Anthropocene is classified as a geological "event" at this point—as are mass extinctions and rapid expansions of biodiversity.
Majority of Americans Want Halt of US Weapons Bound for Israel: Poll
"Everyone knows that the U.S. could end this today if we wanted to," said one analyst.
New Rule Under Biden Would Save Americans $10 Billion in Credit Card Fees
"CFPB's new rule demonstrates that policymakers can—and must—take on predatory, deceptive behavior and act as a strong check on corporate power."
Poor People's Campaign to Lawmakers: If You Want Our Votes, Work to End 'Death by Poverty'
"We are putting politicians in every state on notice," said Rev. Dr. William Barber.
NOAA Warns World's Coral on Verge of 'Worst Bleaching Event in History of the Planet'
"It's looking like the entirety of the Southern Hemisphere is probably going to bleach this year," one scientist said.
Legal Experts Agree: Only Voters, Not the Supreme Court, Can Save Us From Trump
"It's clear that if anyone is going to save American democracy, it is going to be the voters."
As US Backslides, French Celebrate Historic Abortion Protections
"France saw what happened in the U.S. and decided to do the RIGHT thing—enshrine abortion in its Constitution," said one advocacy group.
Many Voters Unfamiliar With Trump’s Authoritarian Statements: Poll
A new survey suggests presenting voters with the former president’s dictatorial rhetoric could help Democrats win in November.
UNRWA Chief Accuses Netanyahu of 'Concerted Campaign' to Destroy Aid Agency
"The implementation of this plan is already underway with the destruction of our infrastructure across the Gaza Strip," said Philippe Lazzarini, the agency's commissioner-general.
Federal Court Blocks Workplace DEI Training Ban in DeSantis' 'Stop Woke' Law
One Democratic Florida lawmaker called the unanimous ruling "another win for the First Amendment and another loss for DeSantis."
Deepfakes of Black Trump 'Supporters' Spark Fresh Calls to Ban AI in Political Ads
"The spread of misinformation and targeted intimidation of Black voters will continue without the proper safeguards," said Color of Change.
Minnesota Dems Aim to Repeat 'Uncommitted' Campaign Success on Super Tuesday
"We are organizing our neighbors across the state to tell Joe Biden: permanent cease-fire now!"
Australian PM First Western Leader Referred to ICC as 'Accessory to Genocide in Gaza'
More than 100 lawyers endorsed the referral, which points to the military, intelligence, and rhetorical support Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has provided to the Israeli government.
UN Official Warns Africa Will Be Trillions Short of Needed Climate Funds by 2030
"Let's face it, we are on the brink of failing future generations."
Bernie Sanders Calls for Major Overhaul to Solve US Retirement Crisis
"If Congress can bail out the crooks on Wall Street," said the senator, "please do not tell me that Congress can't support a secure retirement for working Americans."
AIPAC's Dark Money Arm Unleashes $100 Million Blitz on Progressives
"AIPAC and their Republican mega-donors are targeting Black and brown Democratic incumbents with the same right-wing playbook across the country," warned Rep. Cori Bush.
'Historic Victory': Swiss Approve Pension Boost, Reject Later Retirement
"It is the people who have the power in Switzerland," one union leader said.
1 Million Acres Burned by Texas Smokehouse Creek Fire
Experts say the Smokehouse Creek fire is a vision of what the climate crisis has in store for the world.
'Disgraceful' Supreme Court Hands Victory to Trump in 14th Amendment Case
The 9-0 ruling which reverses a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court, warned one pro-democracy watchdog, "undermines the integrity of our Constitution and emboldens those seeking to disrupt and dismantle our democratic systems."
'Starvation Is Taking Place': Sanders Demands Biden Cut Off All Military Aid to Israel
The independent Senator said arming a nation that is actively "prohibiting aid convoys from delivering desperately needed food and water" represents a clear violation of U.S. law.
'The Child Deaths We Feared Are Here,' Says UNICEF
The United Nations Children's Fund said at least 10 kids in a northern Gaza hospital have died of malnutrition and dehydration—and many more are "fighting for their lives."
Biden Admin Airdrops 38,000 Meals Into Gaza as US-Armed Israeli Military Starves Millions
"Biden is airdropping food (expensive, inefficient, potentially dangerous) because he won't condition massive U.S. military aid and arms sales on Israel ending its obstruction of most ground aid deliveries."
Casar Leads Call for Probe of Election 'Rigging' as Pakistani Lawmakers Choose New PM
"We do not want the United States taxpayer dollars to go to militaries that then use that money to incarcerate journalists or suppress free speech or suppress political parties," said Rep. Greg Casar.
At Rallies Nationwide, Low-Wage Workers Tell Political Leaders: 'Our Votes Are Demands'
"Our government's refusal to fully address poverty and low wages even after the worst days of Covid is not only killing our brothers and sisters," said Rev. Dr. William Barber. "It's killing our public conscience."
Republican Who Once Proposed Sunsetting Social Security Floats Leadership Bid
Scott, the richest member of the U.S. Senate, also proposed hiking taxes on low-income Americans.
Biden EPA Accused of 'Caving' to Industry Pressure on Gas-Fired Power Plants
"Biden is on thin ice with young people," said the Sunrise Movement. "He can't throw a bone to us on Monday, let us down on Tuesday, and expect our generation to turn out in the numbers he needs us to in order to win."
Just Two US Lawmakers Sign International Statement Demanding Arms Embargo on Israel
"We will not be complicit in Israel's grave violation of international law," reads a statement backed by more than 200 legislators from 13 countries.
Florida House Republicans Advance Bill to 'Deny the Legal Existence' of Trans People
"Rest assured that the passage of this discriminatory bill would have a detrimental and real-life impact on the trans community," said one Florida ACLU leader.
Nicaragua Hits Germany With ICJ Case for Aiding Israel in Gaza Genocide
"The Global South strikes again against the morally and politically decayed West," said one supporter of the case.
Sanders Says US Gaza Aid Airdrops 'No Substitute for Sustained Ground Deliveries'
"Israel MUST open the borders and allow the United Nations to deliver supplies in sufficient quantities."
Federal Judge Dismisses Pharma Giant's Challenge to Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
"The court has rejected AstraZeneca's self-serving arguments and essentially said the company didn't have a leg to stand on," said one advocate.
CVS and Walgreens to Offer Abortion Pill Mifepristone in Some States
"I encourage all pharmacies that want to pursue this option to seek certification," said President Joe Biden.
As Outrage Over Gaza Grows, Biden Hides From Protests Amid High-Stakes Election
"A Democratic campaign that is scared of college campuses is not a campaign that can win given today's coalitions," said one journalist.
EPA Praised for Boost to 'Lifesaving' Protections From Chemical Incidents
One campaigner called it "a foundational step toward protecting the health and safety of communities and workers on the fenceline of the petrochemical industry."
Imperiling Climate Goals, Global Resource Extraction Set to Surge 60% by 2060
Wealthy nations are responsible for most of the consumption of natural resources, according to a new United Nations report.
Global News Leaders Voice Solidarity With Gaza Journalists Under Israeli Attack
"Journalists are civilians and Israeli authorities must protect journalists as noncombatants according to international law."
In Latest Crackdown on Rich Tax Cheats, IRS Pursues 125,000 Non-Filing Cases
"At this time of year when millions of hard-working people are doing the right thing paying their taxes, we cannot tolerate those with higher incomes failing to do a basic civic duty of filing a tax return," the IRS chief said.
George Galloway Wins UK Parliament Seat in Landslide After Pro-Palestinian Campaign
"Keir Starmer, this is for Gaza," said the representative of the Workers Party of Britain.
Planet-Warming CO2 Emissions Surged to Record High in 2023
"The clean energy transition has undergone a series of stress tests in the last five years—and it has demonstrated its resilience," said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.
US Blocks Security Council Statement Condemning IDF Killing of Gazans Seeking Aid
Israel is "responsible for creating catastrophic conditions that led to yesterday's killings," said Omar Shakir of Human Rights Watch.
'Utterly Ridiculous': Biden DOJ Aims to Bypass Congress to Renew Spying Power
"The administration has decided to short-circuit the legislative process and ask the FISA Court for an extra year of surveillance without any reforms at all," said Sen. Ron Wyden.
Fingers Point at Big Oil Climate Villainy as Record Wildfire Rips Through Texas
A Greenpeace campaigner argued that fossil fuel giants' drilling and production must be "rapidly phased out—and their billions in profits must pay for the damage they've caused."
Senate Dems Reintroduce Bill to 'Restore Critical Safeguards' of Voting Rights Act
One advocate said the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is "critically important for Congress to pass at a moment in our history when the freedom to vote is under attack in our nation."
Federal Judge Blocks 'Blatantly Unconstitutional' Texas Border Law
One ACLU attorney called the decision "an important win for Texas values, human rights, and the U.S. Constitution."
Pentagon Backpedals After Austin Says Israel Killed 'Over 25,000' Women and Kids in Gaza
A Pentagon spokesperson claimed the defense secretary was citing the total number of Palestinians killed by Israel—but the numbers don't add up.
'Climate Time Bomb': Infrastructure Law Funds Highways Over Public Transit
"If we want to tackle congestion and the climate crisis, instead of offering platitudes, the next transportation bill needs to offer clean mobility options, like transit, car share, active modes, and electrification," said one analyst.
New Report Warns of the Rise of Killer Robots
Public Citizen says autonomous weapons "inherently dehumanize the people targeted and make it easier to tolerate widespread killing."
60 Days Into 2024 and Millionaires Are Already Done Paying Into Social Security
"Ninety-four percent of Americans contribute to Social Security all year long, but the wealthy stop paying after their first $168,600 in wage income."
'Worst-Case Scenario': Children Dying of Starvation, Dehydration in Gaza Hospitals
"The international community is facing a moral and humanitarian test to stop the genocide in Gaza," said a Gaza Health Ministry official.
'Enough Is Enough': Former Top Sanders Aide Urges Israel Arms Embargo
"It is time for President Biden and U.S. partners to finally use their leverage to end this catastrophe."
Israeli Military 'Terrorizing' Palestinian Children in Detention, Aid Group Says
"What we know about how these children are being treated is unacceptable, but what we don't know could be even worse," said a Save the Children official.
Organizers Expand 'Uncommitted' Primary Campaigns to Push Biden on Gaza
"This issue of Gaza is not just a Michigan issue, it is an issue across the United States," said one organizer.
Putin Warns of Nuclear War If NATO Deploys Troops to Ukraine
"The escalation of bellicose rhetoric over Ukraine needs to stop," the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said in response.
Gaza Death Toll Passes 30,000 as IDF Massacres Crowd of Starving Civilians
"Israel deliberately targeting civilians after starving them is a gross violation of international humanitarian laws and our humanity," said Oxfam. "The risk of genocide is real."
Both Dems and GOP 'Completely Silent' as Macy's Guts Workforce After Rewarding Wall Street
"Blindsided" workers feels pain as retail giant says it will slash over 2,300 jobs and shutter 150 stores.
Corporate Tax Avoidance Rampant During First 5 Years of Trump-GOP Law: Study
"Corporate tax avoidance occurs because Congress allows it to occur, and the Trump tax law made it worse," says a new study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
As Biden Heads to Border, Amnesty Says Ditch 'Cruel' Anti-Migrant Policies
"We challenge President Biden to stop his blatant disregard for the right to seek asylum and his continued politicizing of migrant rights and lives."
Judge Disqualifies Trump From Illinois Ballot, Citing Jan 6 Role
The decision comes ahead of a highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a Colorado challenge to the 2024 GOP front-runner's candidacy based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause.
Senate GOP Blocks Effort to Federally Protect IVF Access
"Remember this the next time they claim to care about freedom and family," said one Democratic lawmaker.
As Supreme Court Takes Trump Immunity Case, Clarence Thomas Urged to Recuse
Critics also suggested that by hearing the case, the justices are trying to "buy him time to retake the White House."
50 House Dems Call for Funding the UNRWA to Aid Gaza
The agency has lost $450 million since funding was suspended.
Sanders Report Warns Nearly Half of Older Americans 'Have No Retirement Savings'
"In the richest country in the history of the world, a secure and dignified retirement should be available to every American, not just the extremely wealthy."
The Intercept and Other Progressive News Sites Sue OpenAI
The media outlets claim the company violated copyright laws.
Biden DOJ Launches Antitrust Probe Into Medicare Advantage Behemoth UnitedHealth
"For years, UnitedHealth has unfairly and illegally leveraged each of its businesses to strategically squeeze out competitors and monopolize all corners of healthcare," said one researcher.
'Good Riddance': McConnell to Step Down as Senate GOP Leader
"One of the worst people to ever serve in office. He will be remembered for all the wrong things."
'Expedited' Appeal on US Complicity in Gaza Genocide Means Early June Hearing
While welcoming the news, the head of Defense for Children International - Palestine said that "each day that passes without an end to Israel's genocidal campaign results in catastrophe for Palestinian children in Gaza."
Watch: Special Forces Veteran Condemns US Support for Gaza Genocide
"This is wrong, and there's nothing more American than speaking out against what's wrong," Alan Shebaro said during a McKinney, Texas City Council meeting.
Activists to Insurance Giants: 'End Your Support for Oil and Gas Now'
"Make no mistake, money made off the extraction of oil and gas is blood money," one frontline Indigenous campaigner said.
Climate-Fueled Extreme Weather Costs US Nearly $100 Billion a Year
The increased frequency of natural disasters caused by climate change is having major economic effects, according to reinsurance company Swiss Re.
Uncontrolled Texas Wildfires Shut Down Nuclear Weapons Plant
The fast-moving Smokehouse Creek Fire, the second-largest in Texas history, was sparked by dry condition and was 0% contained Wednesday morning.
Jayapal Says Biden Must Heed Warnings of 'Uncommitted' Voters in Michigan
Progressive Caucus chair said the "lack of attention and empathy" on Gaza is "breaking apart the fragile coalition we built to elect Joe Biden in 2020."
'We Need Joe Biden to Listen': 100,000+ Michigan Primary Voters Mark Uncommitted
The results "represent a historic inflection point for creating a Democratic Party that aligns with the majority of its voters who want a cease-fire," said one organizer.
'Omen of the Future': Off-The-Charts Hot Oceans Scare Scientists
After 2023 was the hottest year in human history, experts warn that 2024 "has strong potential to be another record-breaking year."
'A Massive Step': Starbucks Agrees to New Contract Talks With Union Workers
One labor expert and professor said it is "hard to overstate how big a deal this is."
$400,000 Per Missile? Sanders Rips War Profiteers 'Fleecing' US Taxpayers
"Congress must put an end to this form of corporate welfare," the senator said, arguing that one new way to do that involves reviving an old policy.
Two-Thirds of US Voters Across Political Spectrum Support Permanent Gaza Cease-Fire
More than three-quarters of Democrats now back a cease-fire, according to the latest polling.
'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."
Florida Lawmakers Shelve 'Fetal Personhood' Bill After Alabama IVF Backlash
The bill would allow civil lawsuits over the "wrongful death" of an "unborn child," including in potential cases involving in vitro fertilization.
UN Expert Says Israel's Forced Starvation of Gazans Is Genocide
"Intentionally depriving people of food is clearly a war crime."
'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.
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 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.
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.
IDF Kills Nearly 100 Gazans in 24 Hours as Biden Claims Cease-Fire Deal 'Close'
A cease-fire agreement "could have been reached a very long time ago if Biden actually wanted it," said one critic.
Canadians Cheer 'Big Deal' Plan for Single-Payer Pharmacare
However, at least two provinces—Alberta and Quebec—have said they would opt out, which critics called "outrageous."
50 Arrested in Jewish-Led Protest of Gaza Genocide at Biden TV Taping
"The president needs to start answering to the American people—not the far-right Israeli government indiscriminately bombing the people of Gaza," said Jewish Voice for Peace.
Israeli Filmmaker Faces Death Threats, German Probe After Condemning Apartheid
The German government's threat to investigate Yuval Abraham "for simply acknowledging the apartheid under which his Palestinian co-director lives, is both chilling and completely absurd," said one film critic.
NYT 'Reviewing' Israeli Reporter Who Liked Gaza 'Slaughterhouse' Post
"This is honestly veering on journalistic malpractice and The New York Times owes its readers an explanation," said one editor.
After Setting Himself on Fire, US Airman Aaron Bushnell Dies Declaring 'Free Palestine'
"Many of us like to ask ourselves, 'What would I do if I was alive during slavery? Or the Jim Crow South? Or apartheid? What would I do if my country was committing genocide?' The answer is, you're doing it."
FTC and State AGs Sue to Block Kroger-Albertsons 'Mega Merger'
"By suing to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger, the FTC is keeping grocery bills down and workers in their jobs," said one anti-monopoly campaigner.
Denmark Finds 'Deliberate Sabotage' of Nord Stream—But Ends Probe With No Charges
The country is the second U.S. ally in the past month to end an investigation into the pipeline explosions.
UN Chief Says 'Rules of War' Being Disregarded From Ukraine to Gaza
"Today's warmongers cannot erase the clear lesson of the past," said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. "Protecting human rights protects us all."
One Month Later, Israel Has 'Simply Ignored' ICJ Ruling and Continued to Starve Gazans
A new report by Human Rights Watch accuses the Israeli government of defying the International Court of Justice's order to ensure the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
'If This Isn't Genocide, I Don't Know What Is,' Says Lula of Israeli Attack on Gaza
"What the Israeli government is doing to the Palestinian people is not war," said the President of Brazil. "It's not soldiers who are dying, but women and children who are dying inside the hospitals."
'I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide': Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy in DC
The individual was transported to an area hospital with critical and life-threatening injuries.
Childcare Crisis Grips US as IRS Chief Says Wealthy Tax Dodgers Cost $150 Billion a Year
"If we can afford to spend over $1 trillion on tax breaks for the top 1% and large corporations making record-breaking profits, we can afford to provide working class families with the childcare they desperately need."
'Stop the Weapons. Start the Talks': Third Year of Ukraine War Begins
"Conventional wisdom holds that a negotiated end to the Ukraine war is neither possible nor desirable. This belief is false."
Trump Vows 'Judgement Day' for Opponents and 'Largest Deportation in History' If Elected
"Our country is being destroyed and the only thing standing between you and its obliteration is me," the far-right former president declared during his speech at CPAC
'Make Argentina Great Again': Far-Right Trump and Milei Embrace at CPAC
"This is an unholy alliance," said one critic of the pair, "mark my words."
To 'Push' Biden on Gaza, Beto O'Rourke Latest to Back 'Uncommitted' Campaign in Michigan
"I do think it makes sense for those who want to see this administration do more, or do a better job, to exert that political pressure," said the Texas Democrat.
Israel's Forced Starvation Leads Desperate Gazans to Eat Horse Meat, Animal Feed
"All roads lead to death," said one mother who must tell her son there is no bread. "If not killed by the Israeli bombardment, we will starve to death."
Theocratic Trump Tells Right-Wing Christians They Will Have Power at 'Level You've Never Used Before'
"Christian nationalism is an extremist ideology at odds with the fundamental pluralism of American life," warned one progressive journalist.
'Major Victory': NY Jury Finds Wayne LaPierre Liable in NRA Corruption Case
"The NRA has lost its leader, its power, and its wealth," said one campaigner. "Today's trial verdict is one more nail in the NRA's political coffin."
30 Years After NAFTA, UAW Launches Solidarity Project for Mexican Autoworkers
"For decades, corporations have taken advantage of inadequate trade laws to offshore thousands of U.S. manufacturing jobs to Mexico, where worker wages and conditions have long been suppressed."
Two Years After Russian Invasion, UN Experts Demand Renewed Push to End Ukraine War
"We want peace to be established without delay. War and aggression violate the basic principles of coexistence between peoples and nations, human rights, and the U.N. Charter."
NYCLU to Sue If Columbia Won't Reinstate Pro-Palestinian Campus Groups
"Universities should be havens for robust debate, discussion, and learning—not sites of censorship where administrators, donors, and politicians squash political discourse they don't approve of," said the head of the NYCLU.
Impact of Alabama Embryo Ruling Widens as GOP Attempts Damage Control
"I refuse to believe that Republican lawmakers who sponsored legislation that would restrict or ban IVF—and who now decry the Alabama ruling—didn't know exactly what they were doing," said one journalist.
Blinken Calls Israeli Settlements 'Inconsistent With International Law.' Critics: So Is Genocide
"For consistency's sake, the Biden admin now also needs to end weapons transfers to Israel," said one analyst.
Lawsuit Accuses German Leaders of Complicity in Gaza Genocide
"This lawsuit sends a clear message to German officials: You cannot continue to remain accomplices of such crime without consequences."
Ticker Shows Climate Inaction Cost US Nearly $3,000 Per Second in 2023
"This exorbitant price tag, driven by an unparalleled number of weather and climate disasters, reinforces the urgent need for the Biden administration to use every tool at their disposal," said one campaigner.
'Unspeakably Grim': Vice Latest Media Company to Announce Mass Layoffs
The news comes as more than 500 news workers were laid off in January, not counting the more than 300 who lost their jobs when The Messenger shut down on the last day of the month.
UNRWA Says Funding Cuts Have Pushed It to 'Breaking Point'
The warning came as a U.S. intelligence officials said they have "low confidence" that Israel's accusations against UNRWA workers were true.
'Disturbing': Biden DOJ Indicts Journalist for Leaking Tucker Carlson Clips
"By charging Burke, the U.S. Justice Department is sending a clear signal to the news media that prosecutors will not hesitate to aid a powerful or influential corporation in suppressing investigative journalism."
UN Experts Say Arms Exports to Israel 'Must Cease Immediately'
"State officials involved in arms exports may be individually criminally liable for aiding and abetting any war crimes, crimes against humanity, or acts of genocide."
Docs on Supreme Court Justices' Travel Fuel Reform Demands
The head of Fix the Court noted that "the two justices whose comings and goings are probably of the most interest to the general public appear to be shielding some of that travel."
Jewish-Led NYC Rally Targets AIPAC, Dem Allies Who Oppose Gaza Cease-Fire
"AIPAC uses money and racist bullying to ensure congressional complicity in the genocide of Gaza," said Jewish Voice for Peace.
After NH Primary, 'Vote Cease-Fire' Push Kicks Off in Washington State
"Politicians listen to votes, and the people want a cease-fire," said Vote Cease-Fire.
'Horrific': Israeli Escalation Would Kill Another 85,000 Gazans in 6 Months, Study Shows
"Even in the best-case cease-fire scenario, thousands of excess deaths would continue to occur," said the authors of a new report.
'People of Gaza Need a Cease-Fire,' Medical Aid Leader Tells UN Security Council
"This body has failed to effectively address this conflict. We have watched members of this council deliberate and delay while civilians die."
Planned Parenthood Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Affirm Abortion Rights
"Wisconsinites deserve the ability to make decisions that shape their future—to make decisions about if or when they become a parent. And they deserve to know this right is protected by our state constitution."
Campaigners Applaud UK Exit From 'Climate-Wrecking' Energy Charter Treaty
"The Energy Charter Treaty was a major barrier to the progress of a just transition," said one climate action group. "Good riddance!"
Report Shows How Governments Reach Beyond Their Borders to Crush Dissent
Human Rights Watch examines how repressive governments use harassment, surveillance, and assassination to target dissidents.
Oxfam Rips UK Parliament for 'Squabbling' Over Cease-Fire as Israel Pummels Gaza
"It is a disgrace that there has been so much playground politics in Parliament this evening, while so many lives are at stake."
Israel Bombs Mosque, Homes in Rafah as Aid Leaders Warn 'Famine Is Looming'
"No amount of humanitarian response will make up for the months of deprivation that families in Gaza have endured."
AOC Blasts AIPAC as 'The NRA of Foreign Policy'
The New York Democrat was among lawmakers and others calling out the pro-Israel lobby group as it advocated against a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.
Anti-Migrant Directives Under Consideration by Biden Slammed as 'Trump Policy'
"People seek asylum because they fear for their lives. President Biden would be making a grave mistake if he moves forward with this policy," said Rep. Chuy García.
Alabama University Pauses IVF Treatments After Court Rules Embryos Are 'Children'
"This cruel ruling, and the subsequent decision by UAB's health system, are horrifying signals of what's to come across the country," warned the head of one infertility group.
UAW Commits $40 Million to Organizing EV Battery Workers
"Building a worker-led movement ain't easy but it's the most important thing we can do," said one organizer.
In 'Massive Escalation', Texas Sues to Shut Down Faith-Based Shelter for Helping Migrants
"If the work that Annunciation House conducts is illegal—so too is the work of our local hospitals, schools, and food banks," said the nonprofit organization.
Number of US Workers Who Joined Major Strikes Surged by 280% in 2023
"From the United Auto Workers to nurses across the country, these strikes provided critical leverage to workers to secure better wages and working conditions," said one expert.
US Accused of Killing Cuban Doctors in Somalia Airstrike
Cuban and American officials are investigating the unverified claim that the doctors, who were kidnapped by al-Shabaab militants in 2019, died during a recent U.S. drone strike.
In Likely Illegal Attack, Israeli Navy Fired on UN Food Convoy in Gaza
"Gaza has become very fast one of the most dangerous places to be an aid worker in," one UNRWA official said.
Alito Renews Threat to Overturn Marriage Equality
"Overturning Obergefell is on their bucket list," said one journalist.
Supporters Rally Behind Assange as UK Court Hears 'Pathetic' US Case
"Let me be very clear: This case is about journalism," said a campaigner with Reporters Without Borders. "It is about press freedom. If they make an exception of Julian Assange, the rule will be broken."
US Plays Defense for Israeli Occupation at International Court of Justice
A Cuban diplomat, meanwhile, slammed "those who for years have supported each and every one of the policies and practices of Israel, which denied the existence of the Palestinian people and their rights."
'I Think We Should Kill 'Em All,' GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Says of Palestinians in Gaza
"Any congressional resolutions to censure or expel Ogles?" asked one commentator.
Biden Rollback on EVs Would Be 'Monumental Failure,' Say Critics
"The world is on fire," said one campaigner. "We need the Biden administration to maintain strong emissions rules that are one of the biggest extinguishers."
Chicago Joins 'Historic Wave of Lawsuits' Against Big Oil
The city alleges the industry "funded, conceived, planned, and carried out a sustained and widespread campaign of denial and disinformation about the existence of climate change and their products' contribution to it."
After Gaza Cease-Fire Veto, Biden to Attend Fundraiser at Home of Pro-Israel Billionaire
"The American Muslim community is running out of words to describe our feelings about the Biden administration's support for the Gaza genocide," said one advocate.
The Federal Abortion Ban Plan Team Trump Doesn't Want You to Know About
"I think the pro-life groups should keep their mouths shut as much as possible until the election," said an attorney tied to Trump.
Warren Calls On Regulators to 'Immediately' Block Capital One-Discover Merger
The Massachusetts Democrat said the $35.3 billion deal "threatens our financial stability, reduces competition, and would increase fees and credit costs for American families."
Christian Nationalist Insiders Are Prepping for Trump's 'Dystopian' Return
"Nationwide abortion bans, attacks on same-sex marriage, and restrictions on contraception—this is the horrifying reality being openly discussed by Team Trump and the likely architects of his second term agenda."
Workers in 14 States Launch Largest Starbucks Union Drive Yet
"It's important that we're recognized as people rather than profit machines," said one Louisiana barista. "We don't have another choice but to stand together."
'Where Is the Humanity?' Doctors, WHO Stunned by IDF's Destruction of Gaza Hospital
"The dismantling and degradation of the Nasser Medical Complex is a massive blow to Gaza's health system," said the World Health Organization.
As Israeli Forces Fire on Starving Palestinians, US Again Vetoes UN Cease-Fire Resolution
"We should ask ourselves: How many innocent lives must be sacrificed before the council deems it necessary to call for a cease-fire?" said the Algerian envoy to the United Nations.
Record 50 Million Children Now Displaced as Wars, Climate Crisis Rage
"When children lose their homes, they lose almost everything: their access to healthcare, education, food, and safety," one advocate said.
'Drop the Assange Case Now,' Advocates Tell Biden DOJ as Critical Hearing Begins
"The responsibility still lies with the U.S. Department of Justice," said a Reporters Without Borders campaigner. "At any point, they could drop the charges, they could close this case, they could let Julian Assange free."
Gaza Will See 'Explosion in Preventable Child Deaths' If Israeli Assault Continues: UN
"If the conflict doesn't end now, children's nutrition will continue to plummet," said a UNICEF official.
Wife Says 'Day X' Hearing for Julian Assange 'Will Determine if He Lives or Dies'
"This could very well be the final hearing for Julian," said Stella Assange on the eve of the critical U.K. High Court session.
US Finally Backs UN Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution—But Only When 'Practical'
While some welcomed the Biden administration's evolving stance, others decried the vague language of its proposal, which comes as Israeli forces kill and maim hundreds of Palestinians daily.
Amnesty Condemns Russian Government Attacks on Those Mourning Alexei Navalny
"These callous acts are not only shockingly insensitive, but they are also a flagrant violation of the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly."
'Radically Theocratic': Alabama Supreme Court Gives Frozen IVF Embryos Status of Children
"The movement to confer personhood status to IVF embryos is long-standing and one example of the broad-reaching implications of anti-abortion politics," said one expert. "We can expect more cases like this one."
Ending Reign of GOP Gerrymandering, Evers Approves Fair Maps in Wisconsin
"Wisconsin, for the first time in over a decade, we will not have some of the most gerrymandered maps in America," Evers said.
UN Experts Demand Investigation Into IDF Abuse of Women and Girls in Gaza
"Those responsible for these apparent crimes must be held accountable and victims and their families are entitled to full redress and justice."
Lula Recalls Israel Envoy Amid Escalating Clash Over Genocide Remarks
The Brazilian president's move comes after the leftist leader was declared persona non grata in Israel for comparing its genocidal war on Gaza to Hitler's extermination of Jews.
Levin to Biden: 'If We Don't Change Course' on Gaza, 'We Can't Win' in November
"Frankly, I don't care what a bunch of talking-headed pundits say" about the push for Michigan Democrats to vote "uncommitted" in the primary. "We're here on the ground in Michigan and they are dead wrong."
With $280 Billion in Profits, Oil Giants Are 'Main Winners of the War in Ukraine'
"They have amassed untold wealth off the back of death, destruction, and spiraling energy prices," a Global Witness investigator said of a new analysis.
Probe Documents Israeli Use of AI-Equipped 'Small Killer Drones' Against Civilians in Gaza
"Israel is intentionally using them to target Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip," said the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor.
At ICJ, Lawyer for Palestine Rips US for Defending 'Whatever Offenses' Israel Commits
The U.S. has shown it is willing to go "very far indeed" in disregarding international law to defend the Israeli government, said Paul Reichler during a hearing on the occupation of Palestine.
Israeli Assault Leaves Gaza's Nasser Hospital 'Not Functional'
The WHO "was not permitted to enter" the facility in recent days, said the agency chief, warning that "the cost of delays will be paid by patients' lives."
Biden Runs on Reproductive Rights as Movement Fractures Over Gaza
"Kamala and I will restore Roe v. Wade and make it once again the law of the land. Donald Trump will ban abortion nationwide. That is what is at stake this November," the Democratic president warns.
Tlaib Urges Michigan to Send Biden a Message on Gaza by Voting Uncommitted
A critic of U.S. support for Israel's war on the besieged enclave, the only Palestinian American in Congress stressed the importance of creating "a voting bloc, something that is a bullhorn to say enough is enough."
Amnesty Says EU Digital Services Act 'Must Be Robustly Enforced'
With the act now in effect for most platforms, the European Commission and member states "must resist any attempts by Big Tech companies to water down implementation," said one expert.
GOP House Intel Chair Urged to Resign Over Russian Space Nuke Scare
"In a time where trust in government is at a historic low, Chairman Turner should resign so that maybe, just maybe, some of that trust can begin to be restored."
200+ Unions Launch Network to Push for Gaza Cease-Fire
"The support for a cease-fire is overwhelming," said one union leader. "We can't stand by in the face of this suffering. We cannot bomb our way to peace."
With Rafah Under Siege, ICJ Reiterates Israeli Obligations Under Genocide Convention
A South African leader welcomed the court's affirmation that "the perilous situation demands immediate and effective implementation of the provisional measures" from its earlier ruling.
ICJ Hearings to Examine 57 Years of Israeli Occupation of Palestine
"Decades of injustice will finally face scrutiny," said U.N. human rights official Francesca Albanese ahead of next week's Hague hearings on the legal consequences of Israel's illegal occupation.
Trump Fined $355 Million in New York Civil Fraud Case
A New York judge wrote the ex-president and his organization showed a "complete lack of contrition and remorse," bordering on "pathological."
US Court Strikes Down Florida's 'End Run Around the Endangered Species Act'
"Requiring agencies to follow the law is a win for wildlife, protecting habitat and the public alike," said one advocate.
Self-Policing by Tech Giants 'Not Enough' to Combat Election Deepfakes, Advocates Warn
"Voluntary promises like the one announced today simply aren't good enough to meet the global challenges facing democracy," said one digital watchdog.
Groups Demand Freedom for Water Defenders in El Salvador
"We need the continued support of the international community to ensure that basic human rights, such as the right to due process, are upheld in El Salvador," said one local campaigner.
New CFPB Research Spotlights 'Predatory' Credit Card Practices of Big Banks
One observer said the analysis shows that "big corporations will use any tactic they can to make an extra buck."
In 'Direct Attack' on Labor Movement, Amazon Backs Claim NLRB Is Unconstitutional
"So now capital, unable to hold back labor any longer, is arguing that the NLRB's very existence is unconstitutional," said one law professor.
FTC Proposes Ban on Impersonations of Individuals, Including With AI Deepfakes
The announcement came the same day that OpenAI—the company behind ChatGPT—unveiled a new tool called Sora that can generate a minute-long video from a written prompt, upping the regulatory stakes.
'Devastating': Wife of Imprisoned Journalist Julian Assange Mourns Death of Alexei Navalny
"Navalny was an opposition figure, but his investigative journalism exposed the corruption of the ruling elites in Russia," said Stella Assange.
Israeli Forces 'Responsible,' Gaza Officials Say as Oxygen Cutoffs Kill Five Patients
The power outage at southern Gaza's largest hospital came hours after Israeli special forces raided the facility.
After Biden HQ Arrests, Sunrise Plans 40+ Protests Across US
"President Biden must declare a climate emergency and go all-out to stop the climate crisis," said the youth-led movement's campaign director.
'Love Wins Again' as Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the legalization—a first by a Christian Orthodox nation—"a milestone for human rights."
After Shooting, Cori Bush Blasts Missouri Republicans Who 'Obstruct Gun Safety Laws'
"Missouri has some of the weakest gun laws in the country," said the St. Louis Democrat. "So to the Missouri Republicans who are pointing their finger at the people of Kansas City... this blood is on your hands."
'Alarming': FERC Ignores Climate Impacts and Rubber-Stamps Texas Pipeline
"The world does not need more LNG, and FERC is out of step with the reality of the climate crisis and communities impacted by these projects," one advocate said.
Lawsuit Accuses EPA of Hiding Critical Data About Harms of 'Forever Chemicals'
"By sitting on this critical information, EPA is advancing the private interests of a corporate violator and shirking its public health responsibilities," said one plaintiff's attorney.
9 Dems Join House GOP in Bid to Reverse Biden LNG Pause
One campaigner called out legislators for "acting quickly to protect a few big polluting industries while continuing to disregard the health, energy, and environment needs of entire families and neighborhoods."
'Greedflation' Among New Words Added to Dictionary.com
The word, said one advocate, "rightly identifies who is responsible for this inflation crisis and opens up the range of policy solutions we have at our disposal to fight high prices and deliver relief for families."
$95 Billion More for War, But No to $1 Billion to Feed 2 Million Families?
"In the view of the administration and a majority of members of Congress, some emergencies count more than others," wrote one policy analyst.
Labor Leaders Condemn GOP Fiscal Commission as Anti-Worker 'Power Grab'
"The labor movement stands united in our belief that slashing crucial programs like Medicare and Social Security... will make people poorer, sicker, hungrier and even lose their homes," said AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler.
Peace Group Urges Biden to Prevent 'Catastrophic' Israeli Assault on Rafah
"The Biden administration must use every tool at their disposal to stop it from taking place," says Win Without War's director.
Canada, Australia, and New Zealand PMs Do What Biden Won't: Demand Gaza Cease-Fire
Leaders from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand emphasized that the ICJ's provisional decision is "binding," the need for humanitarian aid "has never been greater," and an Israeli assault on Rafah "would be catastrophic."
Big Oil, Plastics Industry Led 'Campaign of Deception' to Push Recycling Fraud
"The oil industry's lies are at the heart of the two most catastrophic pollution crises in human history," one advocate said.
Days Before Extradition Hearing, Australian Parliament Tells US to Drop Assange Case
The vote "gives the government a real mandate to advocate very, very strongly for a political solution to bring Julian Assange home," said the journalist's brother.
Critics Question Timing of Russian Space Nuke Warnings as House Debates Spying Reforms
"This threat is emerging the day before a vote on reauthorizing vast domestic spying capabilities?" wrote one journalist. "What are the chances!"
IDF Storms Largest Hospital in Southern Gaza and Attacks 'Ward Full of Patients'
"The situation is escalating every hour and every minute," said a surgeon at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
Genocidal General Declares Victory in Indonesian Election
Prabowo Subianto "is the most notorious massacre general in Indonesia, and he's also the general who was closest to the U.S. as he was carrying out his mass killings," said journalist Allan Nairn.
3,600+ US Scholars Outraged Over Gaza Want 'Action, Not Expletives' From Biden
"Mr. President, with all due respect, there is simply no explanation that PM Netanyahu—or you—could offer to justify this ongoing massacre and weaponization of humanitarian aid against the people of Gaza."
US Progressives Decry Pakistani Military's Election Meddling
"We have a special responsibility to ensure that, going forward, our security cooperation is with a government that represents the will and democratic consent of the Pakistani people."
'No Place Is Safe': Multiple People Shot at Kansas City Super Bowl Parade
"Today we continue the cycle of fear and grieving in Kansas City during a parade," said one gun control group.
Aid Groups Say Permanent Cease-Fire Is 'Only Way to Avoid' Risk of Gaza Famine
"Avoiding famine cannot be done with ongoing hostilities," said an international coalition.
WTO Pens 'Love Letter to Patents' as World Suffers From Big Pharma Greed
The World Trade Organization posted a Valentine's Day-themed poem just hours after failing to challenge the pharmaceutical industry's monopoly control over Covid-19 tests and treatments.
Israel Jails Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer Diala Ayesh Without Charge
"How is this not hostage-taking?" asked journalist Mehdi Hasan. "How is this not a violation of basic liberties? How are American taxpayers okay paying for this? Any response, Secretary Blinken?"
Tracking of Planned Parenthood Visits 'Should Terrify Every Single American'
Sen. Ron Wyden warns that "if a data broker could track Americans' cellphones to help extremists" send ads to clinic visitors, "a right-wing prosecutor could use that same information to put women in jail."
Our Revolution Backs 'Uncommitted' Campaign Against Biden in Michigan
"We're on a mission to send Biden a message on Gaza in Michigan. Pledge your support for Vote Uncommitted," the group said.
Calls Grow for 'European Arms Embargo' on Israel After Dutch F-35 Ruling
"Surely it's time to stop all arm shipments to Israel," said one British lawmaker, "and implement targeted sanctions against members of the Israeli leadership."
Global Alarm as IDF Takes Aim at Nasser Hospital Full of Sheltering Civilians
"Nasser is the backbone of the health system in southern Gaza. It must be protected," said the head of the World Health Organization.
Biden Has No Plan to Punish Israel for Rafah Invasion as UN Warns of 'Slaughter'
"More than half of Gaza’s population—well over 1 million people—are crammed in Rafah, staring death in the face," said the United Nations' emergency relief coordinator.
IDF Let Israeli Civilians Film Torture of Palestinian Detainees: Report
"This is beyond military occupation, apartheid, economic exploitation, and all the rest," asserted one journalist. "There is something extremely sickening happening here."
'A New Low': House Republicans Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
"When you have no record of accomplishment to run on... this is what you do," said one Texas Democrat. "You put on a circus."
'Enough Is Enough': US Factory Farm Takeover Continues With 1.7 Billion Animals
"The USDA's new data show that without policy changes, factory farms will continue to get bigger and bigger, wreaking havoc on public health, the environment, and the climate," said one expert.
New Bill Seeks to Salvage Rooftop Solar for Working Class in California
"This is not a zero-sum game. We can't ignore our climate, the urgent need for energy justice, and the significant community benefits of rooftop solar and expect to have a fighting chance against climate change."
'Drop the Charges,' Says Amnesty Ahead of Key Julian Assange Hearing
"The risk to publishers and investigative journalists around the world hangs in the balance. Should Julian Assange be sent to the U.S. and prosecuted there, global media freedoms will be on trial, too."
Under Pressure From Angry Students, GOP Gov Reverses on Federal Summer Meals Funding
"It only took literally everyone in the entire state telling him that he was being a monster," said one political scientist, "for him to do the absolute easiest thing and feed hungry kids."
'All Eyes on Rafah' as Global Protests Against Looming IDF Assault Continue
Demonstrators turned out from Cardiff to Tel Aviv as Palestinians in the Gaza city endured heavy Israeli bombing while bracing for an all-out ground invasion.
Big Oil, Green Groups Sue Over Biden's Offshore Drilling Plan for the Gulf
"Our lawsuit is another stand for the Gulf ecosystem, its nearby communities, and all wildlife that continue to suffer at the hands of Big Oil," said Friends of the Earth's legal director.
AIPAC-Backed Primary Challenger Leads Cori Bush by 22 Points: Poll
"I'm being targeted... because not only do I believe Palestinians deserve to live freely and peacefully just like Israelis, but because I want to protect our democracy from Republican extremism," Bush said.
Tax-Dodging Jeff Bezos to Save $610 Million With Move to 'Billionaire Bunker' in Florida
"If we had a national billionaire income tax, we'd collect that revenue no matter where he lived," said Americans for Tax Fairness.
South Africa Calls on ICJ to Stop Israel's Rafah Assault
An invasion of Rafah would be an "irreparable breach both of the Genocide Convention and of the court's order," the South African government said.
Venezuela Slams Argentina for 'Colluding' With US to Steal Cargo Jet Bought From Iran
The Venezuelan government called the U.S. seizure of the aircraft a "shameful rapacious operation" and "blatant theft."
Only 3 Senate Dem Caucus Members Vote No on $10 Billion in Israeli Military Aid
"This bill provides Netanyahu $10 billion more in unrestricted military aid for his horrific war against the Palestinian people. That is unconscionable," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Federal Judge Tosses Big Pharma Lawsuit Against Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
"Big PhRMA is so desperate to stop the Biden administration from lowering drug costs for seniors that they’re clogging the judicial system with spam lawsuits even in courtrooms they have no jurisdiction in."
Privacy Advocates Alarmed as House Resumes Spying Powers Fight
Rights groups are particularly concerned about reporting that parts of the debate could be held in "secret session."
Senators Urge FTC Crackdown on Gas Industry 'Greenwashing Scheme'
"It's important our lawmakers are advocating for the government to step in, stop this scam, and regulate gas companies to clean up their mess," said one campaigner.
New Analysis Blows Hole in 'Good Guy With a Gun' Myth
"In untangling the myth of defensive gun use, one thing is abundantly clear: If safety is the goal, guns are not the answer."
Trump Appeals Presidential Immunity Claim to US Supreme Court
One watchdog responded by stressing that "Trump is NOT above the law."
'Lead or Lose': 21 Arrested Blockading Biden Campaign HQ Over Climate, Gaza
"This is an emergency. We're choking on smoke, our homes are flooding," said Sunrise Movement. "Biden needs to act like it."
Dutch Court Blocks Weapons Parts for Israel Over 'Undeniable' Risk to Gaza
While the Dutch government plans to appeal, one campaigner expressed hope that the verdict "can encourage other countries to follow suit, so that civilians in Gaza are protected by international law."
Human Activity Pushing More Than 1 in 5 Migratory Species Toward Extinction: UN
"The global community has an opportunity to translate this latest science of the pressures facing migratory species into concrete conservation action," said one U.N. official.
Israel Is 'Obliterating Entire Families With Total Impunity' in Gaza, Amnesty Finds
"These attacks illustrate an ongoing pattern of Israeli forces brazenly flouting international law," one Amnesty researcher said.
EU Foreign Policy Chief to World Leaders: 'Stop Saying Please' and Cut Off Arms to Israel
"If you believe that too many people are being killed, maybe you should provide less arms in order to prevent so many people being killed," Josep Borrell said in remarks directed at U.S. President Joe Biden.
"Are They 'Hamas'?" 12,300 Children Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza
Gruesome new data shows that kids make up around 43% of the death toll from Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip.
IDF Rescues Two Hostages While Killing Dozens of Palestinians in Rafah
"More than a million people, many living in tents and makeshift shelters, now face a dramatic escalation in this ongoing massacre," warned Meinie Nicolai of Médecins Sans Frontières.
Trinidad and Tobago Mulls Historic Disaster Declaration After 'Ghost Ship' Oil Spill
"Right now the situation is not under control," the prime minister said Sunday on the eve of the Caribbean nation's world-renowned Carnival.
As IDF Rafah Invasion Looms, Progressives Urge Biden to 'End the Complicity' in Gaza Genocide
"Clearing Rafah is not war, it is not defense, it is an outright attack on the innocent," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
'Head-Spinning Upset' as Imran Khan's PTI Wins Most Seats in Pakistani Election
Independent candidates affiliated with the jailed former prime minister's party staged a shock upset despite allegations of widespread electoral fraud led by Pakistan's military.
Missing 6-Year-Old Gaza Girl Hind Rajab Found Dead With Massacred Family, Rescue Workers
Rajab drew worldwide attention following the publication of her desperate plea for help as she sat surrounded by relatives slain by Israeli troops. Two paramedics sent to rescue the child were also killed by Israeli forces.
'Cliff-Like' Collapse of Critical Current System More Likely Than Thought: Study
"The new study adds significantly to the rising concern about an AMOC collapse in the not-too-distant future," said one scientist. "We will ignore this at our peril."
As ExxonMobil Moves In, Venezuela Boosts Forces Along Disputed Border With Guyana
"The current border impasse between Guyana and Venezuela is yet another example of United States imperialism's design to expand and usurp countries' natural resources around the world," said one observer.
Feds 'All F—king Tied Up in Knots' Over How to Handle Election Threats
Top CIA, DHS, DOJ, and FBI officials recently gathered to discuss simulations on deepfakes and violence at the polls—and, as one journalist put it, "the results weren't encouraging."
'When We Fight, We Win': California Fast Food Workers Launch Union
Workers have shown "when they come together what kind of power they can have to really take on massive corporations like Starbucks, McDonald's, and Burger King," said one labor leader.
Rights Advocates Urge Biden to Stop Stigmatizing 'Abortion on Demand'
"If Biden insists on hinging his entire campaign on abortion because it's more popular than he is, it would behoove him to actually use the messaging that we use to talk about abortion, without stigma," said one advocate.
Biden Memo on US Arms Transfers Called 'Too Little Too Late'
"If existing restrictions were enforced, the U.S. would have firmly halted all offensive military support for Israel rather than continuing to fuel its devastating war," said one group.
Experts Call on ICC to 'Prosecute Israelis Responsible for Bombing Hospitals'
"There is a particularly cruel circular logic at play here: Israeli forces, as they bomb and besiege Gaza, are creating an urgent need for medical care among civilians while simultaneously denying them access to it."
Antarctic Tipping Point That Occurred 8,000 Years Ago 'Could Happen Again'
"We now have direct evidence that this ice sheet suffered rapid ice loss in the past," said a Cambridge researcher.
Sunrise Movement Going All Out to Back Squad Against Torrent of GOP Cash
"The amount of money the right-wing billionaires are spending to defeat the Squad is a testament to how effective they have been at transforming American politics and taking on the fascist right," one campaigner said.
Israeli Plan to Evacuate Rafah by Force Sparks Warnings of 'Ethnic Cleansing'
One Palestinian human rights group called Israel's evacuation orders "a pretext to push Gaza's population closer to the border with Egypt in preparation for their mass deportation."
In 'Tense' Meeting, Arab Leaders in Michigan Warn White House to Change Course on Gaza
"If President Biden wants a shot here in Michigan, he's going to need to do something different," said one leader.
Candidates Backed by Imran Khan's PTI Party Take Lead in Pakistan Elections
A member of the military's preferred party called the early results "probably the biggest election upset in Pakistan's political history."
Biden Calls Israel's War on Gaza 'Over the Top'—But Keeps Sending Arms
"Throughout it all, he arms them, funds them, defends them, enables them, and refuses to call for a cease-fire," wrote one journalist.
'We Won't Be Silenced!' Protesters Decry DeJoy at USPS Meeting
Defenders of the U.S. Postal Service are warning about an austerity plan by the Trump-appointed postmaster general that "will slash jobs and shrink processing centers and post offices."
Pakistani Government Accused of 'Inherently Undemocratic' Attacks on Election
"This is one of the most controversial and most rigged elections in Pakistan's history," said one parliamentary candidate from jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's PTI party.
Unlike Trump, No Charges in Biden Classified Documents Case
"If Trump had cooperated with the Department of Justice—instead of lying to investigators, again and again—he might have avoided at least some of the 91 criminal charges currently pending against him," said Rep. Jerry Nadler.
Citing The Wire's Slim Charles, Hawaii Supreme Court Rebukes SCOTUS on 2nd Amendment
"The thing about the old days, they the old days."
Thousands of Liters of Radioactive Wastewater Leak in New Fukushima Mishap
A Chinese official implored Japan to "face up to the concerns of its neighboring countries and the international community."
FCC Announces New Rule to Confront Deepfake Robocalls
While welcoming the rule, one advocate said it is "not enough to safeguard citizens and our elections."
Pressed by Sanders, Big Pharma CEOs Refuse to Commit to Lower Drug Prices
"We are aware of the many important, lifesaving drugs that your companies have produced," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "But I think as all of you know, those drugs mean nothing to anybody who cannot afford it."
'I Remember Hitler,' Says 91-Year-Old Republican Behind Trump Eligibility Case
"I remember my cousin was with Eisenhower when they opened up the concentration camps... I mean, I understand protecting democracy."
Under Milei, Far-Right Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Recriminalize Abortion in Argentina
One leftist lawmaker said that "we see deputies from La Libertad Avanza desperate to once again use the patriarchal reaction as a unifying element" to distract from the nation's economic woes.
Minneapolis City Council Overrides Veto of 'Strongest' US Cease-Fire Resolution
"We are proud of the nine council members who stood by what most Minneapolis residents believe: The defense of humanity is a shared project," two council leaders said.
Record January Heat Caps 'Disturbing' 12-Month Stretch Above 1.5°C
"Rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are the only way to stop global temperatures increasing," one expert said.
Expanded Rafah Assault Would Be 'Stain on Israel' and Its Backers: Refugee Group
The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council called for "an immediate cease-fire to reach the women, children, families who are at breaking point, with lifesaving aid."
Thomas Refusal to Recuse From Trump Case Called a 'Giant Middle Finger' to Democracy
"Ginni Thomas' involvement in the seditious conspiracy that led to the January 6 insurrection is a bald-faced conflict of interest," argued one watchdog.
Pakistan Election-Day Internet Blackout Condemned as 'Reckless Attack on People's Rights'
"The decision to suspend telecommunications and mobile internet services on an election day is a blunt attack on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly," said an expert with Amnesty International.
Iraq Slams US for 'Showing No Regard for Civilian Lives or International Laws'
"The American forces jeopardize civil peace, violate Iraqi sovereignty, and disregard the safety and lives of our citizens," an Iraqi official said in response to a deadly U.S. drone strike in Baghdad.
'An Invasion... of Economic Growth': CBO Says Immigrants Will Boost US GDP, Tax Revenue
"So immigrants helped grow our economy? Sure doesn't fit the narrative that Republicans are selling," said Rep. Delia Ramirez.
100 Jewish Cease-Fire Supporters Arrested Blocking Biden's NYC Motorcade Route
"As Jewish New Yorkers we want to make crystal clear that President Biden is not welcome in our city while he continues to fund and arm the Israeli government's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza," said one protester.
As GOP Erodes Child Labor Laws, Alabama Roofer Fined Just $117K for Teen's Worksite Death
"It's unconscionable that roofing companies hire 15-year-olds," said one labor expert—but in state after state and even at the federal level, lawmakers are rolling back restrictions on teen workers.
Israeli Groups Demand Gaza Cease-Fire as Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Deal
A former hostage warned the Israeli prime minister that if he continues to pursue "the destruction of Hamas, there won't be any hostages to release."
As Border Deal Fails in Senate, Faith Groups Lead Charge for 'Just and Humane' Policy
"The cruelty at the border needs to stop," said one advocate.
Sanders to Vote No on Military Aid Package Over 'Unconscionable' $10 Billion for Israel
"Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children are literally starving to death because Netanyahu's right-wing government is preventing desperately needed food and water from getting into Gaza."
Bombings Kill Dozens in Pakistan on Eve of Contentious Elections
As Pakistanis prepare to head to the polls with the country's most popular politician behind bars on dubious charges, human rights groups sounded the alarm on a wide range of election-related repression.
Stronger EPA Soot Standards Called an Overdue 'Step Toward Cleaner Air'
"Even with these new protections in place, too many people's health will still be at risk from dangerous exposures to PM2.5," one expert said.
Groups to Sue Feds for Refusing to Protect Wolves in Western US
"The current killing regimes in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming put wolves at obvious risk of extinction in the foreseeable future, and this core population is key to wolf survival in the West."
IRS Could Collect $561 Billion From Rich Tax Cheats—Unless GOP Guts Funding
"Congressional Republicans' efforts to cut IRS funding show that they prioritize letting the wealthiest Americans and big corporations evade their taxes over cutting the deficit," said the director of the National Economic Council.
Dearborn Mayor Among Wave of Michigan Officials to Join 'Uncommitted' Campaign
"We must hold our president accountable and ensure that we, the American taxpayers, are no longer forced to be accomplices in a genocide that is backed and funded by the United States government," said Mayor Abdullah Hammoud.
Palestinian Groups Condemn Silence of UN's Top Official on Genocide
"The glaring absence of any action in response to the sustained mass atrocities endured by Palestinians in Gaza raises significant concerns about the special adviser's capability to execute her mandate."
Israel Aid Bill Fails in House as Progressives Slam 'Blank Check for Netanyahu'
"Each U.S.-made or funded bomb dropped in Gaza further jeopardizes the chances of long-lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians," said Rep. Delia Ramirez.
Federal Dicamba Ruling Called 'Vital Victory for Farmers and the Environment'
"The court today resoundingly reaffirmed what we have always maintained: The EPA's and Monsanto's claims of dicamba's safety were irresponsible and unlawful," said one plaintiff.
In 'Send-a-Message Verdict,' Jury Finds School Shooter's Mother Guilty
"When adult gun owners allow children unsupervised access to unsecured weapons, it's criminal negligence—not an accident."
'Bitter Blow' to Biodiversity and Health as EU Pulls Proposed Pesticide Rule
"Those most vulnerable, including children, farmers, and farming communities, will continue to pay the price for the E.U.'s inaction," said one advocate.
In EU Climate Proposal, 'A Dark Hole Where an End to Fossil Fuels Should Be'
"This is about as meaningful as a target to prevent lung cancer without any plan to end smoking."
Tlaib Calls for DOJ Hate Crime Probe After Palestinian American Stabbed in Texas
"The constant dehumanization of Palestinians, Arab, and Muslim Americans has real, dangerous consequences," the Michigan Democrat warned.
Denting Reelection Hopes, 60% of US Voters Disapprove of Biden's Israel Policy
"Except for core Democratic voters, the American public is telling Biden they are not impressed, despite the economy bouncing back and paychecks rising for many," said one analyst.
New Bill Would Prevent Billionaires From Donating to Dark Money Groups Tax-Free
"Billionaires attempting to influence politics from the shadows should not be rewarded with taxpayer subsidies," said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.
Before Leading Trump Pentagon, 'Mad Dog' Mattis Secretly Worked for UAE Ruler
"Guess we now know why former Defense Secretary Mattis has not been publicly critical of Trump," quipped one observer.
'Uncommitted': Michigan Group Urges Primary Protest Vote Against Biden Over Gaza
"President Biden has been a successful candidate in the past by representing a broad coalition, but right now he's not representing the vast majority of Democrats who want a cease-fire," said Listen to Michigan.
UN Warns of Israeli War Crimes as Rafah Invasion Looms
"To be clear, intensified hostilities in Rafah in this situation could lead to large-scale loss of civilian lives and we must do everything possible within our power to avoid that," an OCHA spokesperson said.
'Citizen Trump': Appeals Court Says No Immunity in Jan. 6 Case
"A president being immune to prosecution would fly in the face of our nation's core values," said one legal analyst.
'Scandal': Israeli Dossier 'Provides No Evidence' for Claims Against UNRWA Staff
"People in Gaza are starving, and because of spurious allegations made in a dodgy dossier, they will experience worse hunger."
'Hell No': Trump Allies' Plan to Privatize Medicare Draws Alarm and Outrage
A right-wing coalition's proposal to make Medicare Advantage the default enrollment option would be a "clear handout to the private insurance industry," said one critic.
Category 6? Scientists Highlight 'Growing Inadequacy' of Current Hurricane Scale
The experts found five storms that would fit into their hypothetical category—and they have all happened since 2013.
NLRB Opens Door for NCAA Student-Athletes to Unionize
A National Labor Relations Board regional director found that members of Dartmouth's men's basketball team are "employees" and ordered a union election.
Despite Human Rights Concerns, El Salvador's Bukele Reelected in Landslide
"Human rights violations have been constant during the Bukele administration," said one activist. "We can only expect it to continue growing."
100+ Groups Pressure Banks and Businesses to Stop Backing LNG
"It's now up to the financiers and insurers of LNG to listen to us, hear stories of the impact on our kids' health, and end the financial backing of this dying industry," said one frontline organizer.
Senate Deal Would Block All Funding to UNRWA as Gazans Starve
"It bars all funding in the pipeline," said one policy expert. "I don't see any other way to read it."
Palestinian Groups Warn of Catastrophe as Israeli Forces Close in on Rafah
"Such an attack could result in an unprecedented loss of Palestinian lives," the organizations said.
Poor People's Campaign Vows to 'Wake the Sleeping Giant' of Low-Income Voters
"Forty-seven percent of the voters are poor or low-wage," said one activist. "Getting that vote in is very important."
'Like a War Zone': At Least 122 Killed in Deadliest Fires in Chile's History
"We are becoming one of the most vulnerable territories in the world to fires," Chilean president Gabriel Boric said in 2023.
Amnesty Condemns Israeli Military's 'Shocking' Violence Against West Bank Civilians
"These unlawful killings are in blatant violation of international human rights law," said the rights group.
'A Death Sentence for Many': Rights Groups Implore Congress to Reject Border Deal
"If this bill passes, it will mark a complete abdication of the United States' legal and moral commitments to refugees," said one advocacy organization.
As Senators Unveil Aid Bill, Sanders Says Stop Fueling the 'Netanyahu War Machine'
"If we continue to fund Netanyahu's indiscriminate war, how can we, with a straight face, criticize Putin's targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine as a war crime?"
Outrage over Bigotry, Islamophobia in Wall Street Journal & New York Times
'These outlets should apologize publicly & diversify their staff & perspectives to meet their ethical and moral obligations as journalists.'
Powerful Protest Against Racism Sweeps Germany
“All together against racism,” the crowd in Berlin shouts. Some held posters that said “Heart instead of hate” or “Racism is not an alternative.”
A Year After Ohio Disaster, Renewed Calls for Rail Safety Legislation
"Folks like us, who live along or near the tracks, refuse to be treated as collateral damage in the way of big railroads' profits," said Congressman Chris Deluzio.
As Biden Bombs Syria and Iraq, 80 Groups Push Gaza Cease-Fire to Avert Wider War
"We urge you to prioritize diplomatic pathways to de-escalation, which must include urgently pressing for and securing a permanent cease-fire in Gaza," the groups said in a letter to the president.
Federal Judge Postpones March Trump Trial Over Immunity Fight
The delay sparked criticism of the D.C. Circuit that, as one legal journalist put it, "had a responsibility to Trump, the District Court, the Supreme Court, and the nation to rule expeditiously" on the immunity claims.
Youth Fight Back as Biden DOJ Seeks to Derail Historic Climate Case
"These youth have been politically targeted and persecuted, for over eight years, as the enormous power and machine of the Department of Justice singles them out among tens of thousands of other plaintiffs."
To End 'Nightmare' in Gaza, Sanders Moves to Block Funding for Israeli Weapons
"Twenty-seven thousand dead—two-thirds of them women and children," said the senator. "This is unacceptable."
Exxon Lawsuit Forces Pro-Climate Investors to Drop Shareholder Resolution
"Given Exxon's preference to fight a battle in court rather than allow shareholders the freedom of a vote at its annual meeting, we decided to withdraw the climate proposal," said the head of an activist investor group.
In 'Brazen Wealth Transfer', Exxon and Chevron Pay Out Record Sums to Shareholders
"In 2023, we returned more cash to shareholders and produced more oil and natural gas than any year in the company's history," Chevron chief executive Mike Wirth boasted.
GOP Congressman Suggests 'Pinochet Air' Death Flights for Migrants
"We wonder why the right-wingers aren't freaking out about Trump's dictator talk but we shouldn't," said one local Democratic leader in Georgia.
'Climate Protesters Are Not the Criminals': Case Against Greta Thunberg Thrown Out
"The actual crime is committed by the very industries and companies we are acting against," said Thunberg, one of five activists charged after protesting a fossil fuel industry summit in London.
Campaigners Warn Return of US Nukes to UK Would 'Make Britain a Guaranteed Target'
The U.S. is reportedly planning to deploy nukes "three times the strength of the Hiroshima bomb" to an air base in Suffolk.
Percentage of US Adults Who Think Israel Has 'Gone Too Far' Surges
Meanwhile, support among Democrats for President Joe Biden's response to the conflict fell by 13 points between December and January, according to a new survey.
Israel's Assault Has Traumatized Virtually All of Gaza's 1 Million+ Children: UNICEF
"Behind each of these statistics is a child who is coming to terms with this horrible new reality," said a spokesperson for the agency.
800+ US, European Civil Servants Condemn Governments for Fueling Israeli War Crimes
"We are obliged to do everything in our power on behalf of our countries and ourselves to not be complicit in one of the worst human catastrophes of this century."
Israel Bombed Belgian Aid Office in Gaza After Nation Refused to Halt UNRWA Funding
"This is a direct result of the impunity Washington has provided Israel," said one analyst.
House Progressives Warn Against Escalation in the Middle East
"We take seriously our constitutional responsibility over war, peace, and security and we remind the White House that Congress must be involved in and approve of the offensive use of military force."
House Dems Urge Biden to 'Swiftly' Appoint Postal Board Governors
"Five price hikes since 2020, continual service delivery problems, and constant declines in mail volume are all indicators that the business model of the Postal Service needs careful attention."
Oregon Supreme Court Bans From Ballot GOP State Lawmakers Who Staged Walkout
"Oregonians deserve legislators who will show up and do their jobs—and when they don't, there must be consequences," said one advocacy group.
'Not the Solution': EU Delays Biodiversity Rule to Appease Farmers Protesting High Costs
"The farmers' protests across Europe highlight the need for the E.U. to set a clear long-term vision and plan to support farmers in a transition to a sustainable and resilient agriculture model," said one policy expert.
ACLU Affiliates Slam GOP Governors for Backing 'Hateful' Abbott Border Policies
"In their words and actions, the governors of our states seek to score political points by sowing death and suffering at the border."
'Stakes Are Huge': Medicare Makes Opening Bids in Price Negotiations With Big Pharma
"For the first time, Medicare isn't just accepting whatever prices the drug corporations set for expensive and widely used drugs," said one campaigner.
'Out of Control': DeSantis Deploys Florida State Guard to Texas
"Our State Guard is not the governor's personal army," said one former Florida lawmaker.
30 Bound and 'Executed' Palestinians Found at Gaza School After IDF Exit
"This is precisely why Israel was taken to the International Court of Justice with the accusation that it is committing genocide," said one legal expert.
In Global Appeal, UNRWA Says Gazans Likely Won't Survive If Agency Abandoned
"If the funding remains suspended, we will most likely be forced to shut down our operations by end of February not only in Gaza but also across the region," warned the agency chief.
Shell 'Doubled Down on Oil' in 2023 as Planet Burned: Analysis
The company paid nine times more to shareholders than it invested in "Renewables and Energy Solutions."
Judge Rejects US Complicity Case, But Urges Biden to Examine 'Unflagging' Support for Israel
An attorney for the group representing the plaintiffs said it is "unprecedented and damning that a federal court has all but affirmed that Israel is committing a genocide" with U.S. support.
'A Mockery': House Passes Tax Bill That Favors Corporations Over Children
"The bill provides millions of dollars in tax relief for the wealthy and pennies for the poor," said Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
Podesta Tapped to Replace Kerry as Biden's Top Climate Official
"Podesta needs to take the baton from Kerry and lead the U.S. on a furious sprint to end oil and gas expansion while we still have time to prevent the worst climate catastrophes," said one campaigner.
IDF Troops Occupy, Burn Gaza Homes in Likely War Crimes
"Civilians and civilian infrastructure are not a target," said one U.N. agency. "They must be protected. Everywhere. At all times."
'Uniting for Peace': Chicago Now Biggest US City to Demand Gaza Cease-Fire
Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson cast a tiebreaking vote to pass the Chicago City Council resolution.
Study Finds Over 33 Million Instagram, TikTok Posts Promoting Harmful Content to Kids
The Ekō report came as a U.S. Senate panel held a hearing about online child sexual exploitation featuring testimony from five Big Tech CEOs.
Tlaib Is a 'No' on Tax Breaks for Rich to Get 'Crumbs' for the Poorest
"This deal falls short, and will only reach a fraction of the most vulnerable," said the congresswoman of a tax deal set to be voted on Wednesday.
'Shameful': Panel Votes to Expel Israeli Lawmaker Ofer Cassif for Backing Genocide Case
One Israeli civil rights group called the move an "act of McCarthyism and gagging, which severely harms freedom of expression, the right to vote, and be elected."
Dems Slam Social Security Board Nominee Over History of Supporting Benefit Cuts
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she doesn't "understand why we are being asked to confirm someone whose plan for strengthening Social Security is to gut its protection."
Cori Bush Demands Apology After GOP Lawmaker Calls Her Husband 'Thug'
"And I'm the loud Black woman who needs to be silent in order to be safe from violence, or else?" the Missouri Democrat said in response to the remarks. "This is the kind of rhetoric that endangers Black lives."
'Startling Confirmation': Big Oil Funded Climate Research as Early as 1954
"This pushes back the fossil fuel industry's knowledge of the climate crisis a full two decades," one campaigner wrote.
Pediatrician Details 'Cataclysmic' Reality for Gaza Kids Under Israel Assault
"I remember I was counseling new mothers on breastfeeding, and I looked out of the ward, and there were plumes of smoke rising in the air and bombs narrowing in on the hospital, and it felt very surreal," said Dr. Seema Jilani.
Analyst Rips Biden Admin for Touting Record Arms Sales Amid Gaza Carnage
Arms industry researcher William Hartung argued the U.S. should focus on "the human consequences" of its weapons transfers instead of bragging about them.
Iraqi Militia Suspends Attacks on US Forces, Paving Way for Troop Withdrawal
"If true, this is the least bad outcome," said one observer. "Iraqi militias agree to stop targeting thousands of U.S. troops, who then can be safely removed from harm's way, more than two decades after the disastrous Iraq war."
'Wildest Dreams': MAGA Movement Melts Down Over Taylor Swift and Joe Biden
From Charlie Kirk to Vivek Ramaswamy, right-wingers are publicly panicking that the pop star may endorse the Democratic president.
Democratic Senators Push DEA to 'Swiftly Deschedule' Marijuana
The lawmakers asserted that the continued listing of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act has a "devastating impact on our communities and is increasingly out of step with state law and public opinion."
Arizona GOP Bill Would Let Legislators Overrule Voters in Presidential Elections
"This is a full sound-the-alarm moment for American democracy," said one critic.
American Federation of Teachers Joins Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
The union's executive council called for a cease-fire after months of pressure from educators across the United States.
As Hawks Urge Biden to Bomb Iran, Barbara Lee Says Reject Push for Wider War
"The path to peace and security is not through war," the California congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate asserted.
DeLauro Pours Cold Water on Child Credit Boost in Exchange for Corporate Tax Giveaway
"At a time when a majority of American voters believe tax on big corporations should be increased, there is no reason we should be providing corporations a tax cut while only giving families pennies," said the lawmaker.
Despite Its Rhetoric, Chamber of Commerce Mostly Fights for Big Business in Court
"Chamber litigation appears to be an advocacy tool to shield America's largest corporations from accountability, to the detriment of consumers and small businesses," said Public Citizen's Lisa Gilbert.
Democrats Demand Blinken Explain Unapproved Arms Transfers to Israel
"It is highly unusual for the president to bypass congressional oversight through an emergency declaration," the lawmakers noted after the Biden administration did so twice.
Cori Bush Confirms DOJ Probe, Denies Misspending on Security
The Missouri Democrat said she is "fully cooperating" with the investigation and she has "not used any federal tax dollars for personal security services."
Rooftop Solar Champions Ask California Supreme Court to Reverse Corporate Giveaway
“The commission shrugged off California's climate goals, put rooftop solar's benefits further out of reach of working-class families, and gave another gift to corporate utilities," said one climate advocate.
As War Fervor Grows, US Admits There's No Proof Iran Directed Jordan Attack
"Repeating the unfounded allegations against Iran is shifting of the blame and a plot by those who see their interests in once again getting the U.S. involved in a new conflict," said Iran's foreign minister.
'Rule-of-Law Western Style': Israeli Assassination Squad Kills Three in Jenin Hospital
Ibn Sina hospital's medical director said the Palestinian men were "executed in cold blood."
Amnesty Says Cutting Off Aid to UNRWA While Arming Israel Is 'Stark' Hypocrisy
"Some of the very governments that announced they will cut off funds to UNRWA over these allegations have, in the meantime, continued to arm Israeli forces despite overwhelming evidence that these arms are used to commit war crimes."
Federal Workers Plan Daylong Fast in Solidarity With Gaza
Feds United for Peace said their second action this month "aims to shed light on the humanitarian crisis faced by the people of Gaza and promote dialogue around lasting solutions."
After UAW Backs Biden, Trump Calls Shawn Fain 'Weapon of Mass Destruction'
The UAW leader has slammed the Republican as as "scab" and said that "I can't fathom any union would support Donald Trump for president."
More Than 10K Workers Have Signed UAW Cards Since Big Three Wins
"These workers are standing up for themselves, for their families, and for their communities, and our union will have their back every step of the way," UAW president Shawn Fain said.
'The Guy Is a Hero': IRS Contractor Who Leaked Trump Tax Returns Gets Max Sentence
"Billionaires control our lives and our government and pay... lower tax rates than the rest of us, but this is the bad guy who should be punished with a five-year prison sentence?"
20+ NGOs Condemn 'Reckless' Decision to Cut Off UNRWA Aid
"Countries must reverse these funding suspensions, uphold their duties towards the Palestinian people, and scale up humanitarian assistance for civilians in dire need in Gaza and the region."
Biden White House Says 'We Don't Want a Wider War.' Analysts Say 'Too Late'
"But the U.S. can snap to its senses, end the Gaza war, and climb down from pointless escalations across the Middle East," said one observer.
'Relentless Hate': Late 2023 Saw Surge in Anti-Muslim Crimes, Discrimination
"The way to stop the hate is to end the apartheid, occupation, and genocide occurring in Palestine," said one CAIR leader.
Israel Ministers Call for Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza at Settler Conference
"The colonial meeting in Jerusalem poses a blatant challenge to the International Court of Justice decision, accompanied by public incitement to forcibly displace Palestinians," the Palestinian Foreign Ministry said.
Summer Lee Challenger Says Constituents 'Have No Families... Live in Squalor'
"This is how A LOT of politicians on both sides of the aisle feel about disadvantaged communities," said Nina Turner. "They usually don't say it out loud, though."
Ocasio-Cortez: US Should Restore UNRWA Funding 'Immediately'
"Among an organization of 13,000 U.N. aid workers, risking the starvation of millions over grave allegations of 12 is indefensible," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
US Hawks Demand War With Iran After Attack on American Troops in Jordan
"After years of working to block and undermine diplomatic alternatives, these people may be closer than ever to realizing their dream of war with Iran."
'Dangerous': Pelosi Calls for FBI to Investigate Cease-Fire Supporters
"She is calling for effectively more surveillance and potential criminalization of protestors by suggesting (falsely) that they have foreign links," said one critic.
Trump Fraud Case Finding Suggests 'Major Tax Evasion': Watchdog
A court-appointed monitor found that a $48 million loan Trump has long claimed he took out "never existed."
Rights Groups Urge Biden to Stop 'Political Games' and End Cruelty at the Border
"The idea that 5,000 or even 10,000 people might overwhelm us trivializes both what our government is capable of and our nation's capacity to welcome. Those of us living at the border know this," said one El Paso-based advocate.
'Dear Children of Gaza,' Says Viral Letter, 'I Am Sorry'
"You may ask the world why there was swift action when trade routes and economic interests were at risk but deafening silence when 10,000 children were killed," wrote a British lawmaker. "The world might not like your questions, but you deserve your answers."
While Dismissing ICJ Genocide Finding, US Cuts UNRWA Funds Over Israeli Allegations
"How has the U.S. reacted to these allegations against UNRWA? It suspended funding," said one British expert. "How has the U.S. reacted to the International Court of Justice ruling that there are plausible grounds that Israel is committing genocide? Nothing."
Arab, Muslim Leaders in Michigan Refuse to Meet Biden Campaign
"I will not entertain conversations about elections while we watch a livestreamed genocide backed by our government," said Dearborn's mayor.
US Court Hears Case Alleging Biden Complicit in Israel's Genocide in Gaza
"We are watching a genocide unfold in Gaza in real time and, despite the government's view that a U.S. court can do nothing about it, CCR and our clients argue that it certainly can and it absolutely must!" said one advocate.
Jury Orders $83.3 Million Judgement Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Suit
"A jury concluded that $88 million would be enough to deter Trump from further defaming E. Jean Carroll," said one legal observer. "I have my doubts."
As Civilians Starve in Gaza, Israelis Block Humanitarian Aid Convoy for Third Day
"The hostages must be released," said one Palestinian rights advocate, but Israel "must also ensure continuous entry of lifesaving aid to Gaza."
Groups Intensify Global Push for Gaza Cease-Fire After ICJ Ruling
"An immediate cease-fire by all parties remains essential and—although not ordered by the court—is the most effective condition to implement the provisional measures and end unprecedented civilian suffering."
'Jaw-Dropping' Analysis Shows Fossil Fuel Companies to Burn Through 62% of Carbon Budget
One researcher called the findings proof that a decarbonization pact signed by the companies "is little more than a forgery."
'Huge Win for People and Planet': Biden Pauses LNG Export Approvals
"This is one of the most significant actions ever taken by a U.S. president to stop the dangerous expansion of fossil fuels and protect environmental justice," one campaigner said.
Air Pollution From Canadian Tar Sands Up to 6,300% Worse Than Industry Reports
"In quantifying the astonishing and largely unreported levels," said a Greenpeace campaigner, "these scientists have validated what downwind Indigenous communities have been saying for decades."
'Hague Shmague,' Says Top Israeli Minister After ICJ Genocide Ruling
The dismissive reaction by Itamar Ben-Gvir was described by one progressive critic as that of "a petulant, violent child."
'Crucial Moment in History': ICJ Orders Israel to Prevent Acts of Genocide in Gaza
"One thing has been made clear on the world stage: There is vastly documented evidence that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians," said the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights.
With Green Light From Supreme Court, Alabama Executes Man With Nitrogen Gas
"We must work to abolish the death penalty and end this cruel and inhumane punishment," said Rep. Ayanna Pressley.
From Newborns to 17-Year-Olds, Al Jazeera Prints Names of 4,216 Children Killed in Gaza
"There can never be any justification for killing children," said Save the Children's country director for the occupied Palestinian territory. "The situation in Gaza is monstrous and a blight on our common humanity."
25 GOP Governors 'Stand With Texas' in Defying Supreme Court at Border
One columnist said Gov. Greg Abbott's defiance was the "greatest threat to federal authority since the South's 'massive resistance' in the 1950s and '60s" to the high court ruling that mandated school integration.
Wider Middle East War, Gaza Policy Imperil Biden Reelection Hopes: Polls
"The 2024 election could very easily be tipped by just a very small fraction of Biden voters" who disagree with his policies related to Israel, said one analyst.
Trump Ally Peter Navarro Gets Four-Month Sentence for Defying Jan. 6 Panel
The congressional committee's chair said the guilty verdict and sentence "are the consequence of Mr. Navarro's stubborn insistence that his short stint in the executive branch somehow put him above the law."
Experts Say Israel's 'Buffer Zone' Plan Violates International Law
"Why are they making these explosions other than part of their plan of forced displacement?" asked one human rights advocate regarding Israel's demolition of more than 1,000 buildings in the planned zone.
'All a Political Game to Them': Trump and GOP Under Fire for Cynical Border Ploy
"Speculating that the GOP is blocking border security legislation to help Trump win the election would sound like a crazy conspiracy theory but it's literally what the Republicans are saying is happening."
'Death Sentence': Reports Call for End to Big Oil's US Sacrifice Zones
"People's lives and the environment are being devastated at the hands of big business," one human rights researcher said.
Educators Outraged as Florida Cuts Sociology as a Core Higher Ed Course
The American Sociological Association condemned the move as "a failure of Florida's commitment to providing high-quality civics education and workforce readiness."
As World Awaits Friday's ICJ Verdict, Israeli Pounding of Gaza Civilians Continues
Should the court rule in South Africa's favor, said one advocate, "it is the international community's responsibility to ensure that Israel obeys this verdict without delay."
After Record Grassroots Fundraising Haul, Summer Lee Tells AIPAC to Bring It On
"They have Donald Trump and Nikki Haley's donors, we have the overwhelming power of the people," said the Pennsylvania Democrat.
'The US Is Complicit in the Nightmare' in Gaza, Says Bernie Sanders
"This should not be seen as just a terrible crisis taking place many thousands of miles away from our shores," said the Vermont senator. "Much of what is happening right now is being done with U.S. arms."
Fossil Fuel Speculators—Not Consumers—Would Win Big From LNG Exports: Report
"The expansion of U.S. LNG export capacity simply empowers Big Oil giants and commodity traders' ability to earn eye-popping profits," noted one expert.
'Donald Trump Is a Scab': UAW Endorses Joe Biden for President
"Rarely as a union do you get so clear of a choice between two candidates," said UAW president Shawn Fain. "Donald Trump is a billionaire, and that's who he represents."
'A Pause Isn't Enough': Biden to Reportedly Halt LNG Buildout
"Biden is afraid that his climate hypocrisy will cost him the election if he doesn't make real progress on fossil fuels," one campaigner said.
US Supreme Court Refuses to Stop Alabama Nitrogen Gas Execution
"The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment, and we urge Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to use her clemency power to stop the execution of Kenneth Smith before it's too late," said one group.
After Success in Massachusetts, Lawmakers in 10 States Push Wealth Tax
"If you want better roads, better schools, better healthcare, better public transit... or just a generally better life, then the best way of funding that is by taxing the ultrawealthy, not allowing them to exploit more tax loopholes."
Argentine Unions Lead General Strike Against Milei's Neoliberal Blitz
"In 40 years of democracy, there has never been such a frontal attack on the labor sector," said one union leader.
GOP Lawmakers Caught Plagiarizing Bank Lobbyist Talking Points
"We bet it was super easy for Patrick McHenry and Andy Barr to decide their position on predatory overdraft fees, since all they did is copy and paste whatever Big Banks said."
Biden Urged to Take 'Control of the Texas National Guard' as State Defies Supreme Court
Rep. Joaquin Castro, a Texas Democrat, accused Gov. Greg Abbott of "using the Texas National Guard to obstruct and create chaos at the border."
'Major Blow': Trump-Appointed Judge Bars EPA From Enforcing Civil Rights Protections
"Instead of fixing the discriminatory permitting programs that have created sacrifice zones like Cancer Alley, Louisiana is fighting tooth and nail to keep them in place," said one advocate.
Rights Coalition Calls for Israel Arms Embargo to End Gaza Carnage
"American taxpayers should not be subsidizing war crimes," said Martin Butcher of Oxfam International.
Backed by AIPAC, 62 Dems Join GOP in Condemning Genocide Case Against Israel
AIPAC is the top campaign contributor to Reps. Chris Smith and Kathy Manning, the leaders of a new letter denouncing South Africa's International Court of Justice case.
World Food Program Economist Warns 'Worst Is Yet to Come' in Gaza
The U.N. organization's chief economist spoke with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders about the "unprecedented" crisis conditions in Gaza as Israel continues to wage war on the besieged enclave.
Far-Right Homophobic 'Libs of TikTok' Creator Appointed to Oklahoma Library Panel
"This is part of a disturbing trend of allowing disreputable and inflammatory outside voices to have influence over Oklahoma public education," the state's largest teachers organization lamented.
Biden Endorsements on the Line as Outrage Over Gaza Grows
"You need to listen," said the head of one group that revoked a primary endorsement. "Because we are the ones who will go out and knock on doors, we are the ones who will do phone banks for swing states."
'AI Will Not Scab Us': Post-Gazette Newsroom Decries Use of Artificial Intelligence
"As newsroom jobs continue to disappear due to corporate greed and mismanagement, we stand firmly against any use of AI that takes work out of union members' hands," said one labor leader.
Ohio Pastor Files Federal Lawsuit Over Charges for Helping Homeless
An attorney for Pastor Chris Avell said city officials have launched a "smear campaign of innuendo and half-truths" to get him to stop hosting homeless people in his church.
Amazon Fined in France for Illegally Spying on Workers
The retail giant was also ordered to pay more than $30 million last year after allegedly surveilling customers with its tech products.
Reports Expose Deep Harms of Corporate Tax Cuts and 'Trickle Down' Ideology
"Failing to reimagine a more ambitious and comprehensive use of corporate tax policy prevents us from achieving a more equitable, sustainable, and democratic economy."
In 'Solidarity With the Innocent in Gaza,' Israeli Refusenik Gets 30 More Days in Prison
"I don't see myself as the hero or anything while people are being massacred every day in Gaza," said 18-year-old conscientious objector Tal Mitnick.
UAW Chief Says Billionaires—Not Migrants—Are Real Threat to Working Class
"In reality, we're all on the same side of the war against the working class," Shawn Fain said in a wide-ranging speech on Monday.
With Doomsday Clock at 90 Seconds to Midnight, 'It's Time to Act'
"Humanity continues to face an unprecedented level of danger," says The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. "Leaders and citizens around the world should take this statement as a stark warning and respond urgently."
Cal State Professors Win 'Historic' Deal Hours After Largest University Strike in US History
"In case anyone forgot, strikes work!" said the professors' union.
As Famine Takes Hold, Rights Group Accuses Israel of Firing on Starving Gazans
"I walked for 13 kilometers before the Israeli army opened their machine gun fire," said one eyewitness. "We were hit by shells fired, resulting in several casualties. I managed to survive, without receiving any flour."
IDF Mines Planted in Gaza Buildings Explode, Killing 21 Israeli Soldiers
An analyst at the International Crisis Group called the deadly incident "a huge catastrophe for Israel that one can only hope will expedite a cease-fire."
'Political Deepfake Moment Is Here': NH Robocall Sounds Like Biden
"The New Hampshire deepfake is a reminder of the many ways that deepfakes can sow confusion and perpetuate fraud," said one critic.
US, UK Bomb Yemeni Capital as Part of 'Sustained' Attack on Houthis
"The U.S. just bombed Yemen again," the peace group CodePink noted. "The U.S. is illegally attacking Yemen so Israel can continue illegally attacking Gaza."
SEIU Becomes Largest US Union to Demand Gaza Cease-Fire
"Wherever violence, fear, and hatred thrive, working people cannot."
Supreme Court Rules 5-4 Against Texas in Razor Wire Border Battle
"The fact that four votes went in Texas' favor is a worrying sign," said one advocate.
US Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Silence Palestinian Rights Advocacy
This marks the third straight time a federal court has dismissed a case targeting the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights' support for the 2018-19 Great March of Return protests in Gaza.
Climate Crisis Forces FEMA to Expand Disaster Aid
"Without robust cuts to fossil fuels, programs like these will only expand exponentially," said one writer.
Roe Anniversary Sparks Calls for Restoring Federal Right to Abortion
"At every turn we see a new form of hell, brought to us by an extremist Supreme Court and a powerful band of Republican politicians determined to obliterate reproductive freedom," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
'India Lurches Toward Full-Fledged Fascism' as Modi Opens Contentious Hindu Temple
"The people of India have struggled for decades to secure a democracy that is secular, just, and equal. Modi must not be permitted to rob them of it now," admonished Progressive International's cabinet.
Progressive Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Attack 'Disease' of Corporate Greed
"The American people are sick and tired of CEOs making nearly 350 times more than their average employees while over 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
'Remarkable Step': Exxon Sues to Block Investor Climate Resolution
"Apparently," said the founder of an activist shareholder group, "the board fears shareholders will vote in favor of emissions reductions targets."
UN Chief Says 'Unprecedented' Israeli Killing of Civilians in Gaza Must End
"This is heart-breaking, and utterly unacceptable," said Secretary-General António Guterres. "The Middle East is a tinderbox. We must do all we can to prevent conflict igniting across the region."
Without Approval From Congress, Biden Preps 'Sustained' US Assault on Yemen
"A cease-fire in Gaza would likely end the Houthi attacks," wrote one analyst. "But Biden is choosing war instead."
Florida Gov DeSantis Suspends 'Failing' Presidential Campaign
"As Floridians we will be stuck with him until 2026, so continue to hold him accountable and demand better for Florida," one state representative said.
Guterres: Refusing a Palestinian State Is 'Totally Unacceptable'
"In Gaza, Israel's military operations have spread massive destruction and killed civilians on a scale unprecedented during my time as Secretary General," he said Sunday.
Sanders: If Netanyahu Says No to Palestinian State, US Must Say No to Netanyahu
"There must be no more U.S. military aid to Israel to continue Netanyahu's war," the senator said.
'Wrong Side of History': NYC Mayor Adams Vetoes Solitary Confinement Ban
"With this veto, the mayor has condemned New Yorkers to suffer in solitary confinement and isolation, and he did so after the cameras were turned off and backs were turned," the bill's sponsor said.
Frontline Fishers Force Early End to New Orleans Gas Conference
"We want our oystering back. We want our shrimp back. We want our dredges back. We want LNG to leave us alone," one participating fisherman said.
Pressley, Raskin Lead Call for Biden to Oppose 'Forced Expulsion' of Gazans
Sixty House Members said such an action "would only exacerbate the trauma and pain Palestinian civilians in Gaza are already experiencing... and cause more regional tension and conflict for decades to come."
Ohio Pastor Charged for Opening Church to Homeless People in Freezing Weather
"This is actual religious persecution of a Christian by the state," said one journalist. "An actual violation of religious liberty."
'Banker of the Climate Crisis': Lawsuit Targets ING in the Netherlands
"Whether you are drilling for oil yourself, or have paid for the drill, in both cases you are contributing to and bear responsibility for the climate crisis we are currently experiencing," one campaigner said of the suit against the Dutch banking giant.
Biden Admin Signals Arms Will Keep Flowing as Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State
"I don't think we need to offer any kind of pressure" on the Israelis to accept a Palestinian state, said a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department.
'I'm Kim Kardashian, Of Course...' It's Time for a Billionaires Income Tax
"Imagine if, instead of decking out Kim Kardashian's office, billions went to homeless services providers trying to keep unhoused people alive in freezing winter storms," said one Capitol Hill staffer.
Thousands of Babies Being Born Into 'Hell' in Gaza, Says UNICEF
"Humanity cannot allow this warped version of normal to persist any longer," said a UNICEF official. "Mothers and newborns need a humanitarian cease-fire."
Human Rights Watch to Mexico: Don't Help US 'Tear Apart' Its Asylum System
The group sent a letter to the Mexican president Thursday asking him not to agree to any deal that would see more asylum seekers expelled to Mexico without having their cases considered.
Progressives Seek Ouster of Brett McGurk, Key Biden Adviser on Gaza
One human rights advocate called the push for the top Middle East adviser's resignation "an excellent idea."
Senate Finance Chief Rips GOP's 'Backroom Scheme' to Cut Social Security
"The term 'fiscal commission' is the ultimate Washington buzzword, and it translates to trading away Americans' earned benefits in a secretive, closed-door process," said Sen. Ron Wyden.
After Fleeing on Jan. 6, GOP Lawmakers Urge Supreme Court to Keep Trump on Ballot
The ex-president also filed a brief and claimed that ballot disqualification efforts "promise to unleash chaos and bedlam if other state courts and state officials follow Colorado's lead."
Senate Panel to Vote on Subpoenas for CEOs of 'Pharma Profiteers'
"The pharmaceutical companies they run may make billions in profits," says HELP Committee Chair Bernie Sanders. "But that does not give them a right to evade congressional oversight."
NH Voters to Pressure Biden With 'Cease-Fire' Write-In on Primary Ballots
"The problem is the Democratic Party only cares about their votes, and that's why we need to take this to the polls."
Analysis Shows How Corporate Profits Drive Inflation—Even as Business Costs Go Down
"It's one thing for corporations to pass reasonable increased costs to consumers," said one analyst. "It's another for them to line their coffers by exploiting Americans who are just trying to get by."
Netanyahu Takes Palestinian State Off the Table, Vows Israeli Control From the Jordan River to the Sea
"So it's okay for Netanyahu to say 'from the river to the sea', but not for Palestinians?"
'Shame': 3 Democrats Join GOP to Advance Backdoor Attack on Social Security
"Republicans are plowing ahead with their closed-door commission designed to cut Social Security and Medicare," said Social Security Works president Nancy Altman.
'Intolerable,' Says Watchdog as FEC Promises Decision on Deepfake Rules By 'Early Summer'
"The comments from the FEC chair should sound the alarm for Congress and state legislators: You cannot count on the FEC to defend us from deepfakes," said one advocate. "It's up to you.”
Gaza Internet Blackout Conceals Israel's Human Rights Violations—And Is Itself One
"It is unconscionable to toy with connectivity amidst unprecedented violence and unfathomable human suffering," said one campaigner, demanding global action "to end the war and internet shutdowns."
Campaign Urges IOC to Ban Israel From Paris Olympics Over Gaza Genocide
"To allow Israel, in the midst of a genocide, to participate in the upcoming Olympic Games would signal to the international community that the IOC approves of the gravest of war crimes."
EU Gaza Resolution Slammed as 'Green Light for Butchery to Continue'
The final text advocated for a "permanent cease-fire and to restart efforts towards a political solution provided that all hostages are immediately and unconditionally released and the terrorist organisation Hamas is dismantled."
'This Is Not Self-Defense... This Is Ethnic Cleansing': Israel Blows Up Gaza University
"All the universities in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed," said one international relations expert.
Biden Admits Bombing Yemen Isn't Working, But Says US Will Continue Anyway
"When in doubt—bomb, has become the policy of the Biden administration in Yemen," said one peace group. "Time for Congress to step in."
French Foreign Minister Rebuked for Suggesting Israel Is Immune From Genocide Charges
"The French government has joined the German government in stating that international law on genocide does not apply to Israel."
Tlaib, Bush Join Vigil Condemning Israel's Attacks on Gaza Journalists
"Palestinian voices are being intentionally silenced by the Israeli government and by our own government," said U.S. Rep. Cori Bush.
'Huge Win': Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against Texas Book Ban
"With this historic decision the court has moved decisively to ensure the constitutionally protected speech of authors, booksellers, publishers, and readers," said plaintiffs.
2 Million Children, Parents Set to Lose Food Aid Unless Congress Acts Now
"Republicans are refusing to fully fund the programs families desperately need, and now 2 million new parents, babies, and children could pay the price," warned one advocate.
New Right-Wing Owner to Baltimore Sun Reporters: 'Go Make Me Some Money'
"The Sinclair TV owner bought The Baltimore Sun for the same reason Elon Musk bought Twitter," opined one critic. "Power."
'Frightening': Greenland Losing 33 Million Tons of Ice Per Hour Due to Climate Crisis
A new study finds the island's ice sheet is retreating 20% more than previously thought.
Maine Judge Defers on Trump Ballot Decision Until Supreme Court Ruling
"Ultimately, we're happy with the court's decision to leave the secretary's ruling intact: that Trump is an insurrectionist and that the 14th Amendment applies," said one of the Mainers who sought his removal.
'Call Your Representative!' House Panel to Take Up Backdoor Attack on Social Security
"This commission is a poison pill designed to slash Social Security and Medicare behind closed doors."
With Overdraft Fee Crackdown, 'CFPB Is Doing What It Was Designed to Do'
"The CFPB is proposing clear, enforceable rules that will reduce overdraft fees and save Americans billions, closing another lucrative regulatory loophole banks use to prey on consumers," said one advocate.
100+ Groups Urge Senate to Build 'Federal Judiciary That Works for All of Us'
"With nearly 100 lifetime judicial vacancies across the nation, the work of building an equal justice judiciary must accelerate."
Global Cooperation Key to Preventing 'Runaway' Climate and AI Chaos: UN Chief
"Geopolitical divides are preventing us from coming together around global solutions for global challenges," said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
Republicans Put US Species on 'Direct Path to Extinction' With Poison Pill Riders
A Center for Biological Diversity found 27 anti-wildlife measures in FY 2024 appropriations bills, the most since the Endangered Species Act was passed 50 years ago.
Supreme Court Hears Koch-Backed Cases Designed to Unleash Deregulatory Bonanza
"Everything from the climate to consumer safety could be worse off thanks to this potential decision and the corporate lobbyists who brought us to this point."
Millionaires and Billionaires to Davos Elites: 'We Must Be Taxed More'
"Even millionaires and billionaires like me are saying it's time," said Abigail Disney. "The elites gathering in Davos must take this crisis seriously."
Senate Kills Sanders Resolution Requiring Biden to Report on Israeli Human Rights Conduct in Gaza
Lawmakers from both parties overwhelmingly thwarted an effort by the progressive Vermont senator to bring some accountability to how U.S.-supplied weapons are being used by Israeli forces.
Staff From US Agencies, Congress Join 'Day of Mourning' for Gaza
Feds United for Peace aimed to "convey to our leadership that the current policy on Israel and Gaza is counter to our national interests... and it does not represent the broad will of the American people."
With US in Deep Freeze, LNG Exports Blamed for Spike in Domestic Gas Prices
"Exports of LNG have created higher prices for U.S. consumers, leaving them vulnerable to massive price spikes like what happened this weekend," said one expert.
150 Mennonites Arrested at Capitol for Peacefully Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire
Mennonite Action's fight against Israel's U.S.-backed bombardment of Gaza is "rooted in values that our cultural or spiritual ancestors passed down: peace, justice, community, mutual aid, and service."
Senate Urged to Approve Probe of Israeli Human Rights Violations in Gaza
"It is past time that the United States government understand that and take account of its own role in the crisis," said one campaigner, calling for a cease-fire. "We don't have time to waste."
Primary Season Is Here, But Still No FEC Action on Campaign Deepfakes
A consumer advocacy group warns that deceptive images generated by AI are "one of the biggest threats to our elections."
Lawmakers Reach Deal to Expand Child Tax Credit—In Exchange for Corporate Tax Cuts
"Child poverty is a problem. Corporations paying too much in taxes is not," said one analyst.
'Children Are Dying' as Gaza Famine Arrives With 'Incredible Speed'
Citing Israel's declaration of "complete siege," one critic said the war on Gazan civilians is "proceeding exactly as planned," including newborns dying within days because their undernourished mothers can't feed them.
UN Rights Experts Says Alabama Nitrogen Execution May Constitute Torture
"Rather than inventing new ways to implement capital punishment, we urge all states to put in place a moratorium on its use, as a step towards universal abolition," said the U.N. Human Rights Office.
'Disturbing': Australian Journalist Fired After Push by Pro-Israel Lobbyists
"This could have a chilling effect on the ability of Australian journalists to share human rights content from reputable organizations which is deeply troubling," said one Human Rights Watch campaigner.
Trump Iowa Win Called a 'Stark Reminder' of Threat He Poses to Democracy
"Now is the time for the American people to stand up, mobilize, and vote like the survival of our democracy is in the balance—because it is."
'Don't Just Quote Him': US Agencies, Politicians Under Fire on MLK Day
"It's that day of the year where people who don't know anything about MLK, and would hate him if he were alive today, post the one or two MLK quotes they know."
Most Americans Are Breathing Cleaner Air—But Disparities Persist
"Policies specifically targeting reductions in overburdened populations could support more just reductions in air pollution and reduce disparities in air pollution exposure," asserted the leader of a new study.
Sanders to Force Senate Vote on Probing Israeli War Crimes
"The United States Congress has got to act, because a lot of this destruction is being done with military weapons supplied by the United States of America."
100 Days Into War on Gaza, UN Leaders Renew Call to Prevent Famine
"People in Gaza risk dying of hunger just miles from trucks filled with food," said the World Food Program executive director.
Cerrado Deforestation Called a 'Stain' on Lula's Environmental Record
While Amazon deforestation fell nearly 50% in 2023, it rose by almost 43% in the unique and important grassland.
World's First Trillionaire Just 10 Years Away as Richest Men Double Their Wealth
"This inequality is no accident; the billionaire class is ensuring corporations deliver more wealth to them at the expense of everyone else," said Oxfam's interim executive director.
'The Coup, For Now, Is Over': Arévalo Sworn In as Guatemala's President
"It fills me with deep honor to assume this lofty responsibility, showing that our democracy has the necessary strength to resist," Bernardo Arévalo said in his inaugural address.
Trump Hits Haley on Social Security, But Critics Note He's No Better
"On Social Security, just as he does on so many other topics, Donald Trump is projecting his own desires onto his opponents," said one progressive defender of the program. "In this case, his accusations against Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis happen to be true, but they are equally true about Trump himself."
Drowning of Women, Two Children Intensify Disgust Over Illegal Border Operations by Texas National Guard
"Gov. Abbott's inhumanity has no limit. Everyone who enables his cruelty has blood on their hands."
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