Weekend Edition: How to Win the Class War

 

Sunday, June 16, 2024 ■ Today's Top News  Israeli Politician Quotes Hitler to Argue for Resettlement of Gaza "In what kind of society can one openly advocate policies modeled on Hitler's conduct? In a society that feels complete impunity due to America's protection," one foreign policy expert said. By Olivia Rosane 'Unconscionable': Prosecution of Arundhati Roy Sanctioned Under Indian Anti-Terror Law "This is horrifying—a clear case of political persecution by an authoritarian government," one of Roy's publishers wrote. By Olivia Rosane 'There Has to Be a Fight': How Workers Can Start Winning the Class War in 2024 and Beyond "Why are working class people apathetic about politics? Because politics is completely dominated by corporations." By Jon Queally 93 Nations Back ICC as Israel Faces Charges for War Crimes in Gaza A joint statement calls on "all States to ensure full co-operation with the Court for it to carry out its important mandate of ensuring equal justice for all victims of genocide, war crimes, [and] crimes against humanity." By Jon Queally 'Our Leaders Are Not Leading': Groups Decry Yet Another G7 Climate Failure "If these embattled leaders want to leave a lasting legacy, they need to heed the will of voters demanding a safe environment and climate," one campaigner asserted. By Brett Wilkins 'Scandalous': G7 Nations Spend 62 Times More on Military Than Humanitarian Aid "More must be invested in eradicating poverty and fostering peace and development, not fueling war and destruction," said one campaigner. By Brett Wilkins 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 In Snap Election, French Left Forms Alliance To Counter Far Right and Neoliberals Bloat and 'Bigotry': Six Democrats Join With House GOP to Pass $833 Billion Pentagon Budget A 'Focus on Solidarity' and Progressive Solutions at Latest Sanders Institute Gathering 'Truly Shameful': Pentagon Ran Secret Anti-Vax Campaign Against China at Height of Covid Pandemic VIEW ALL NEWS ■ Opinion In Remembrance of James Lawson, a Force for Good and Champion of Peace We at the Fellowship of Reconciliation, where he worked for many years, are blessed to have counted the civil rights leader among our core team of organizers. It is with reverence that we remember his life and time with us. By Ethan Vesely-Flad Does Samuel Alito Have a Point? Should our country return to a place of godliness? Not if the god in question is wielding a sword, or has his finger on the nuclear button. By Robert C. Koehler Biden Should Be Clear: Corporations Are to Blame for High Prices Biden has not condemned specific corporations publicly, or threatened them with specific actions unless they lower their prices. By Robert Reich 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