Top News: DOJ Urged to Probe Big Oil for 'Undeniable Wrongdoing'

 

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 ■ Today's Top News  'Crucial': FCC Proposes Forcing Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads "Americans expect and deserve to know whether the content they see on our public airwaves is real or AI-generated content—especially as the technology is increasingly being used to mislead voters," one advocate said. By Jessica Corbett 'Undeniable Wrongdoing': Congressional Democrats Ask DOJ to Investigate Big Oil Companies made "public promises to reduce emissions... while privately seeking to lock in continued fossil fuel production for decades into the future," wrote two Democratic leaders who referred the case. By Edward Carver Experts Say Israeli Apartheid—Not Palestinian Statehood—Is the Real 'Gift to Hamas' "What has actually bolstered Hamas is Israel's genocidal slaughter which has allowed Hamas to recruit thousands of new members," said one commentator. By Brett Wilkins Amid Record Heat, Florida Meteorologist Rips GOP 'Don't Say Climate Change' Law "We implore you to please do your research and know that there are candidates that believe in climate change and that there are solutions, and there are candidates that don't." By Brett Wilkins Progressives Brought Down Under Crush of AIPAC-Affiliated Money in Oregon Primaries "This race showed so clearly why we need to have real campaign finance reform," said Susheela Jayapal, who lost after being outspent 30-to-1. By Edward Carver Israel Threatens 'Severe Consequences' for Nations Who Recognize Palestine Warning comes after key European allies—Norway, Ireland, and Spain—announced their "landmark" decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state. By Jon Queally 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 House Progressives Blast Revival of 'Extreme' Border Bill by Senate Dems 'Genocide Is Your Legacy!': Blinken Targeted by Protests at Senate Hearing Energy Experts, Frontline Advocates Call On Biden to Stop LNG Exports for Good Global Tribunal Issues 'Historic' Ruling for Oceans and Small Island Nations VIEW ALL NEWS ■ Opinion ‘Bluelining’ Is the Insurance Industry’s Latest Contribution to Climate Injustice Areas previously affected by redlining are now also those prone to flooding and higher temperatures, a problem compounded by poor infrastructure that fails to mitigate these risks. By Jessica Garcia Why the ICC’s Decision to Recommend Arrest for Israeli and Hamas Leaders Is So Historic Ironically, the misplaced rhetoric of outrage from Israel and its allies has endowed the ICC’s pronouncements with an importance that the institution never before possessed. By Richard Falk Tax the Rich and Pay Public School Teachers More—It's Only Fair For example, the average teacher in Florida pays an effective rate of 9.5 percent on all taxes. That’s well above the 2.7 percent rate for the richest 1 percent of Floridians, who have average annual earnings of $3.3 million. By Alex Welch 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