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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 ■ Today's Top News  'Manufacturing Obituaries': Media Falsely Reports Noam Chomsky's Death "Shameful and sad that Valéria Chomsky had to deny news of Noam Chomsky's death," said one Brazilian academic who spoke to the renowned leftist's wife. By Brett Wilkins UN Rights Chief Says 'Serious Concerns of Unlawful Killings' by Israel in West Bank In addition to the "unconscionable death and suffering" in Gaza, the situation for Palestinians in the West Bank is also "dramatically deteriorating," the U.N. human rights chief said. By Edward Carver Analysis Shows Embracing Bold Renter Protections Can Help Democrats Win in 2024 "Tenant protections aren't just good policies—they're good politics," said one housing justice campaigner. By Jake Johnson 'More of This, Please': Advocates Outraged by Biden Asylum Ban Praise New Actions "While his recent asylum ban order was the wrong approach, we commend President Biden for meeting the moment," said one campaigner. "This proves that leading with morality, compassion, and a smart approach is possible." By Jessica Corbett Majority of Americans Favor Federal Action to Relieve Medical Debt: Poll "They don't give you a choice in the hospital. 'If you leave, you'll die,' they told me. I didn't feel like dying," an Alaskan in medical debt said. "I don't think anyone should have to go into financial ruin to live." By Edward Carver 'Stronger Than Ever': Amazon Labor Union Cements Alliance With Teamsters "Having the support of 1.3 million Teamsters to take on Amazon gives us tremendous worker power and the opportunities to demand better conditions for our members," said ALU president Chris Smalls. 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 'Love Wins': Thailand Set to Be First Southeast Asian Nation to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage New Report Debunks Industry-Backed Greenwashing Scam of 'Certified Gas' French Court Strikes Down Ban on Israeli Participation in Paris Arms Expo 'Another Day, Another Israeli War Crime': IDF Kills 17 in Attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp VIEW ALL NEWS ■ Opinion Congress’ Antisemitism Efforts Mask a Broader Assault on Free Speech If Congress wants to seriously address antisemitism, then it must stop wasting time debating bills and holding hearings that censor criticism of foreign governments. By Hanna Dasoo Supreme Court Ruling Will Not Solve America's Housing Crisis The bottom line is this: there are not enough homes for people at any price, especially those in the middle income bracket, the working poor, and retirees surviving on social security. By Julie Akins How Many More Massacres Must We Palestinians Endure Here in Gaza? We want to live. As we mourn the lives lost, we think about how much worse it has to get before the world finally says enough is enough. By Haya Ismail 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