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Thursday, March 14, 2024 ■ Today's Top News  New UK Definition of 'Extremism' Called Attack on Right to Dissent "The government should recognize that real British values involve defending the rights of all political opponents to speak freely and openly," said one advocate. By Julia Conley As Schumer Slams Netanyahu, Palestine Defenders Want 'Action From Democrats, Not Words' "What we want to see is actual change in policy," stressed Dearborn, Michigan Mayor Abdullah Hammoud. By Brett Wilkins As World Saw Hottest Year on Record, Corporate News Cut Coverage "We need more climate journalism, not less," said one Media Matters for America writer. By Jessica Corbett Aid Groups Condemn IDF 'Humanitarian Islands' Plan for Rafah Civilians "There is nothing humanitarian about Israel's proposal to push civilians into 'humanitarian islands' in Gaza." By Jake Johnson 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. By Julia Conley Report Exposes the Oil Giants 'Fueling Israel's War Machine' Chevron, Exxon, BP, and other major oil and gas companies own stakes in pipelines that are helping Israel fuel its catastrophic assault on Gaza, new research shows. By Jake Johnson JOIN THE MOVEMENT As a people-powered nonprofit news outlet, we cover the issues the corporate media never will. Your contribution supports this bold media model—free, independent, and dedicated to reporting the facts every day. Stand with us in the fight for economic equality, social justice, human rights, and a more sustainable future. JOIN WITH US TODAY ■ More News UN Staffer Among Dozens Killed, Injured by Israeli Attack on Rafah Food Center Sanders and Senate Dems Warn Louis DeJoy: Don't Mess With USPS Workers or Mail Delivery 25 Groups Demand Biden 'Urgently Comply With US Law' and End Israel Arms Sales Majority of Americans Agree: Decline of Unions Bad for Country VIEW ALL NEWS ■ Opinion Time for Biden to Stop Talking and Actually Stand Up to Netanyahu It’s time for President Biden to make one of two things clear: Are you Bibi Netanyahu’s useful idiot or are you president of the alleged "strongest nation on earth"? By Miles Mogulescu Killing Palestinians by Blocking Aid. Killing Palestinians by Airdropping Aid. The airdrops are not designed to save lives, but to salvage the consciences of those who could—and should—be doing so much more. By Phyllis Bennis Biden Must Do Much More to Win Over Young Climate Voters Biden must end the flow of public money to fossil fuels, sending a clear statement to voters that he is the candidate who will stand up to fossil fuels, and stand up for our future. By Noa Greene-Houvras VIEW ALL OPINION Call 207.775.0488 to donate by phone or mail a check to: Common Dreams · PO Box 443 · Portland, ME 04112-0443 · USA Common Dreams is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your contribution is tax-deductible. EIN: 20-3368194