Top News: Critics Call BS as Trump Seeks Distance From Project 2025

 

Friday, July 5, 2024 ■ Today's Top News  As Other Governors Boost Biden, Maura Healey Says 'Listen to the American People' "Whatever President Biden decides, I am committed to doing everything in my power to defeat Donald Trump," the Massachusetts Democrat said. By Jessica Corbett 'Bullsh*t': Trump Slammed for Trying to Distance Himself From Project 2025 "Trump is now desperately trying to run from his deep ties to Project 2025... MAGA extremists' radical wish list for a second Trump term," President Joe Biden's campaign said. By Brett Wilkins Kansas Supreme Court Affirms Abortion Rights, Strikes Down Restrictions "This is an immense victory for the health, safety, and dignity of people in Kansas and the entire Midwestern region, where millions have been cut off from abortion access," said one advocate. By Jessica Corbett 'Jewel Thief' Bolsonaro Among 12 Indicted for Alleged Embezzlement in Brazil The former right-wing president and others including his personal aide allegedly sold state property including jewelry and other gifts worth more than $1 million in the United States. By Brett Wilkins 'Disturbing Milestone': Israeli Settler Attacks in West Bank Surpass 1,000 Since October 7 "While a few individuals have been detained, no civilian or soldier has been prosecuted in connection with any of these 1,000 attacks," said a coalition of aid agencies. By Jake Johnson Independent Corbyn Wins Reelection as Labour Ends 14 Years of Destructive Tory Rule The former Labour leader issued a warning to the incoming government of Keir Starmer: "Dissent cannot be crushed without consequences." 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 'Voters Won Big': Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores Ballot Drop Boxes 'I Was Beaten Day and Night': Freed Gaza Detainees Allege Torture by Israeli Forces 'Insure Our Survival': XR Launches Campaign at British Insurance Industry Awards Night 'More Unhinged by the Minute': Senior Israeli Lawmaker Suggests Nuclear Attack on Iran VIEW ALL NEWS ■ Opinion The US Must Declare Independence From Political Idolatry The electorate’s widespread disillusionment with democracy is an indictment of our current system, but it’s also an opportunity to speak to people’s needs and organize for real change. By Richard Eskow Trump's Far-Right Army Is Threatening Bloodshed. Believe Them. We must not only resist, but prevail. If we do not, it will be nearly impossible to reverse the course that America’s right-wing billionaires have set us on. By Thom Hartmann The Arrogant Supreme Court Is Now the Enemy Within Americans know the Supreme Court’s anti-democratic agenda when they see it. Americans know a judicial power grab when they see it. Americans know a king when they see one. Tell me, America, do you like what you see? By Steven Harper Parents and Children Are Fighting Back—And Winning for LGBTQ+ Rights Fear-mongering, intolerance, and hate fail when we stand united against them. By Tricia Raikes 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