Weekend Edition: The Key to Defeating Trump and the Billionaire Class

Sunday, August 11, 2024 ■ Today's Top News  Palestinians Say US Responsible for Latest 'Massacre' of Children in Gaza "U.S. funding of Israeli genocide is ballooning as the Israeli army uses ever more lethal bombs," said Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine, said Sunday after bombing that killed 100 people, mostly civilians, in Gaza City. By Jon Queally 'Crime Minister!': Israeli Families of Hostages March Against Netanyahu "This is our final chance to secure a deal that will save lives," said one family member. "Netanyahu continues to trade on the lives of hostages in exchange for maintaining his seat of power." By Jon Queally Sanders to Headline 'Progressive Central 2024' on Sidelines of Democratic Convention The two-day event in Chicago ahead of the DNC, said one organizer, "will highlight a very practical, realistic agenda that promotes a program that directly addresses the most pressing concerns of average American households." By Jon Queally 'Holy Sh*t This Ad Is Powerful': UAW Says It Knows How to Defeat Trump and the Billionaire Class "This is brilliant," said author Naomi Klein in response to new United Auto Workers ad. "It's also the message we need to be sending non-stop." By Jon Queally 'Heinous': Children Among 100 Killed by Israel Bombing of Gaza School Just Hours After US Weapons Approval "It is hard to comprehend how the Biden administration can justify rewarding Israel with new weapons, despite Israel's persistent defiance of every single plea the Biden administration has made urging a modicum of restraint." By Jon Queally US to Resume Saudi Arms Sales Despite Yemen Atrocities and Khashoggi Murder "What's changed in Saudi Arabia to justify this?" asked one human rights advocate. "Nothing." By Julia Conley 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 US Rights Group Urges Media to Condemn Israel's Killing of Journalists in Gaza Newsom Threatens to Defund California Counties That Don't Clear Homeless Encampments US Medalist's Experience of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village Bolsters Case for Medicare for All VIEW ALL NEWS ■ Opinion A Note on Noam Chomsky and Climate Collapse As Noam once said, “if you assume there is no hope, you guarantee there will be no hope.” By C.J. Polychroniou *****MUST READ FOR LIST OF MEGA DONORS FUNDING ANTI-DEMOCRACY & CRYPTO SCAMS*** Billionaires for Trump and Vance Here they are. They have names. They have billions. And they're the leading American oligarchs backing the ticket that wants to kick the working class and poor people in the face. By Alan Singer US Supreme Court Justices Should Be Deadly Ashamed for What They Have Done to Homeless People Let me tell you this: No one wakes up one morning and chooses to be homeless. No one says to themselves, “How fun would it be for my kids and my family to live in a tent without food, water, school, or transportation?” By Christiana Stalnaker 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