Bernie Sanders to Netanyahu: 'It Is Not Antisemitic to Hold You Accountable': "Please, do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to ...
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Sabreen, Baby Girl Rescued From Mother's Womb After Israeli Airstrike, Dies: The baby was born last week via an emergency Caesarean section, but doctors were ...
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Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
UN Warns of 'Catastrophic' Imminent Escalation in Sudan: Warring factions in North Darfur state must "avoid locating military installations within or near ...
commondreams.org/news/sudan-escalation
Violent Arrest of Emory Professor Spotlights Brutality of Police Crackdown on Campus Protests
commondreams.org/news/emory-protests-arrests
Indigenous Brazilians Mobilize for Land Demarcation, Tribal Rights: Participants in the 20th Free Land Camp demanded that leftist Brazilian President Luiz Inácio ...
commondreams.org/news/terra-livre-brazil
Leaked USAID Document Concludes Israel Impeded Gaza Aid: "Biden is breaking the law and defying his own agencies to fund Israeli war crimes ...
commondreams.org/news/usaid-israel-weapons
With US Workers on the March, Southern States Take Aim at Unions: GOP leaders in the region are "truly astonished that workers might not trust their ...
commondreams.org/news/with-us-workers-on-the-march-southern-states-take-aim-at-unions
'We Are Alive, But We Are Not OK': Gaza Doctors Detail Horrific Toll of Israeli Assault
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Amid Israeli Bombs, Bullets, and Blockade, Gazans Now Face Suffocating Heat: "The tent feels like it's on fire," said one young refugee mother ...
commondreams.org/news/gaza-heatwave
House Progressives Blast Attempts to Discredit Pro-Gaza Campus Protests: Rep. Ayanna Pressley condemned "misinformation that aims to undermine this movement ...
commondreams.org/news/student-protest
Alabama House Passes Bill That Could Be 'Used to Arrest Librarians': "I feel like this is a violation of the First Amendment, and it's easily going to be ...
commondreams.org/news/alabama-house-bill-librarians
How Should We Look at Abu Ghraib 20 Years Later?: Those unforgettable images of torture in the Iraqi prison serve as a continuous reminder of the nature of ...
tomdispatch.com/carceral-imperialism/
ACLU Sues to Uncover 'What the NSA Is Hiding' About Its Use of Artificial Intelligence
commondreams.org/news/aclu-sues-nsa-artificial-intelligence
Underhanded Israeli Tactic Delays Flotilla Departure: This is not the first time that Israel has used these kinds of tactics to stop our ships from sailing ...
commondreams.org/opinion/freedom-flotilla-gaza-israel
Columbia Students File Civil Rights Complaint After Arrests, National Guard Threat
commondreams.org/news/columbia-students-civil-case
The Climate Youth Movement’s Earth Day Message to Biden | Common Dreams: We call on the president to stop approving new fossil fuel projects and declare a ...
commondreams.org/opinion/youth-movement-earth-day-biden
Gaza, Campus Protest, and the Fierce Urgency of Now: Beyond the horrors in Gaza and the long tragic history of the oppression of Palestinians ...
commondreams.org/opinion/campus-protests-gaza-martin-luther-king
Biden and the Dems Are Slowing Big Oil’s LNG Gravy Train: Citizens like me are grateful that some of our elected leaders are finally standing up to Big Oil.
commondreams.org/opinion/biden-dems-lng
Netanyahu Demands Harsher Crackdown on US Students as Campus Protests Spread: "Biden's partner in crimes against humanity is now endangering U.S ...
commondreams.org/news/netanyahu-college-protests
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Right-Wingers Plot to Give Trump Control Over Federal Reserve If Reelected: "Under such an approach, the chair would regularly seek Trump's views on ...
commondreams.org/news/trump-federal-reserve
The UAW’s Historic Tennessee Victory Is Breaking GOP Brains: The problem for Republicans is that unions represent a form of democracy in the workplace ...
hartmannreport.com/p/southern-autoworkers-arent-listening-50c
'Everyone Should Celebrate': FCC Restores Net Neutrality Rules: "Today marks the last day that internet service providers can continue to put profit over ...
commondreams.org/news/what-is-net-neutrality
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
'We Don't Have Time for This': New Biden Power Sector Rules Spare Existing Gas Plants
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Quick Glance: New EPA Rules Target Emissions Reduction at Power Plants
- The Biden administration aims to compel coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or close down.
- The rules target limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants and reducing toxic pollutants from coal-fired plants.
- The plan includes measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, toxic wastewater pollutants, and safely manage coal ash.
- The actions are expected to face opposition from industry groups and Republican-leaning states, while environmental groups see it as a crucial step in combating climate change.
'A Moral Crisis': Wars Fuel Spike in Global Hunger as Arms Giants Rake in Record Profits
commondreams.org/news/global-hunger-spike
Quick Glance: Over 280 Million People Worldwide Affected by Severe Hunger
- Nearly 282 million individuals across various countries faced acute hunger in 2023, with the war-torn Gaza Strip having the highest number of people experiencing famine.
- The United Nations report revealed that 24 million more people were dealing with acute food shortages compared to 2022, primarily due to a significant decline in food security, especially in Gaza and Sudan.
- Of those on the brink of famine - 577,000 individuals - over 80% were located in Gaza, while numerous others in nations like South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Somalia, and Mali were also enduring extreme hunger.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeled the report as 'a reckoning of human failure' and emphasized the need for an urgent response to address the root causes of acute hunger and malnutrition, as well as overhaul food supply systems.
Grand Jury Indicts Top Trump Aides, 11 Arizona Republicans Over 'Fake Electors' Scheme
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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Top G20 Ministers Back 2% Wealth Tax for Global Billionaires | Common Dreams: "It is time that the international community gets serious about tackling ...
commondreams.org/news/wealth-tax
'Just the Beginning': 50+ Arrested for Blockading Citigroup Bank Over Climate Crimes
commondreams.org/news/citibank-climate-protest-2667882434
No Outside Probe, US Reiterates as Gazans Reportedly Buried Alive in Mass Grave: "How does it ever make sense that the United States asks the accused party ...
commondreams.org/news/nasser-hospital-buried-alive-mass-graves
200 Rights Groups Call On Biden to End 'Cruel' Expansion of Immigrant Detention: "This suffering does not advance any rational policy goal ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-immigrant-detention
Holocaust Survivor Tells Student Anti-Genocide Protesters: 'Just Keep Doing It': "There is a question of historical responsibility towards injustice ...
commondreams.org/news/holocaust-survivors-gaza-genocide
Expert Panel to Mexico GM Corn Tribunal: Respect the Science: There is a mountain of evidence that both GM corn and its accompanying herbicides ...
commondreams.org/opinion/gmo-corn-mexico-glyphosate
Listen Live: US Supreme Court Hears Outrageous Argument That Trump Is Above the Law
commondreams.org/news/trump-immunity-supreme-court
When Leaders Like Donald Trump Break the Law, They Should Be Prosecuted: A culture of impunity for those at the top is antithetical to democracy.
brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/holding-leaders-accountable-essential-feature-democracy
Right-Wing Philanthropy's Plan for a Corporate Coup: What if every federal department was run by Betsy DeVos?
commondreams.org/opinion/project-2025-trump-devos
Why Biden Should Pardon Me to Uphold Climate Justice: No matter where one stands on the political spectrum, we should all be able to agree that what happened to ...
commondreams.org/opinion/biden-pardon-donziger
The GOP Is Politicizing Juvenile Crime for Political Gain: From Oakland to Minneapolis, Republican legislators continue to push for juvenile cases to be moved to ...
commondreams.org/opinion/gop-politicizing-juvenile-crime
'One Step Closer': Arizona House Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban: "With a total ban still set to take effect June 8, the Arizona Abortion Access Act is ...
commondreams.org/news/arizona-abortion-laws
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Endorsing Biden, Building Trades Union Slams Trump as Lackey for 'His Billionaire Buddies'
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
The Democrats Who Opposed More Military Aid to Israel—Until They Voted to Approve It
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Sanders Launches Probe of 'Outrageously Overpriced' Ozempic and Wegovy: The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee chair said that the popular ...
commondreams.org/news/novo-nordisk-ozempic-wegovy
Tennessee GOP Shuts Down Debate, Passes Bill Allowing Handguns for Teachers: "Instead of protecting kids," said one Democratic lawmaker ...
commondreams.org/news/tennessee-teachers-guns
Israel's War on Gaza Has Helped Fuel 'Near Breakdown of International Law': Amnesty
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Quick Glance: Israel's Assault on Gaza: Near Collapse of International Law
- Amnesty International warns of the breakdown of international law and global human rights due to government aggression and the rise of big tech.
- Israel is criticized for the war on Gaza, targeting civilian populations. The international community is accused of being inactive in holding Benjamin Netanyahu's government accountable.
- Amnesty also condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine and China for human rights abuses. The organization highlights the growing power of big tech companies and the misuse of AI.
- Calls for reforms in the UN Security Council and better regulation of technologies are made. Despite challenges, people globally continue to advocate for human rights and social justice.
Watchdog Urges FEC to Investigate Trump Campaign Over Scheme for Legal Fees: "By not disclosing the vendors that actually provided legal services ...
commondreams.org/news/trump-save-america-campaign
US Dodges Growing Calls for Probe of Mass Graves at Gaza Hospitals | Common Dreams
commondreams.org/news/gaza-mass-grave
Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear Crack Down on UT Students' Gaza Protest: "Why do we even have these institutions of higher learning if we won't let ...
commondreams.org/news/ut-austin-police
Defeating 'MAGA Dark Money,' Summer Lee Wins Primary in Landslide: "This is a huge testament to our collective strength and resilience as a progressive ...
commondreams.org/news/summer-lee-wins-primary
Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
- Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.
- During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.
- The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.
- Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
300+ Arrested Outside Schumer's Home During Jewish-Led Seder Against Gaza Genocide
commondreams.org/news/schumer-protest-gaza
Chamber of Commerce Sues to Block FTC Ban on Anti-Worker Noncompete Agreements: "Why does the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hate dynamism in the American economy ...
commondreams.org/news/chamber-of-commerce-ftc-noncompetes
'Seismic Win for Workers': FTC Bans Noncompete Clauses: Advocates praised the FTC "for taking a strong stance against this egregious use of corporate power ...
commondreams.org/news/noncompete-clause
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
'Blood on Their Hands': 79 US Senators Approve Billions More in Military Aid for Israel
commondreams.org/news/senate-israel-aid
Put US Aid to Israel in an Escrow Account Until Human Rights Violations End: The U.S. must defend itself from indictment and prosecution as an accomplice to ...
commondreams.org/opinion/escrow-account-for-israeli-aid
Is There Hope for Reviving the Iran-US Nuclear Accord?: After former President Donald Trump blew up the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ...
tomdispatch.com/handling-and-mishandling-the-iran-nuclear-program/
The US House’s Earth Day Present to the Planet? $95 Billion for War: The future of both climate and war is largely shaped by domestic and international spending ...
nationalpriorities.org/blog/2024/04/22/april-climate-and-war-linked-more-ever/
Biden’s Trade War on Chinese EVs Undermines His Climate Goals: EV prices have come down in recent years, but they’re still unaffordable for the majority of ...
otherwords.org/still-cant-afford-an-ev-heres-why/
'Shameful': UK Conservatives Push Through Plan to Deport Asylum-Seekers to Rwanda
commondreams.org/news/rwanda-bill-uk
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Are My Finance Sector Neighbors Job Killers?: While financiers often talk about the wonders of financial efficiency, they know that each merger ...
commondreams.org/opinion/finance-neighbors-job-killers
Biden Labor Department Finalizes Pro-Worker Rules on Overtime, Retirement Savings
commondreams.org/news/biden-overtime-rule
Critics Blast 'Reckless and Impossible' Bid to Start Operating Mountain Valley Pipeline
commondreams.org/news/ferc-mountain-valley-pipeline-ferc
Portuguese Climate Activists on Trial Represent the True Spirit of April 25: On the eve of the anniversary of the 1974 revolution, 11 climate activists will be ...
commondreams.org/opinion/portuguese-climate-activists-trial
'Discriminatory' North Carolina Law Criminalizing Felon Voting Struck Down: One plaintiffs' attorney said the ruling "makes our democracy better and ...
commondreams.org/news/north-carolina-felon-disenfranchisement
PEN America Cancels Awards Ceremony Amid Boycott Over 'Disgraceful' Gaza Response
commondreams.org/news/pen-america-awards-ceremony
More Than 4 Dozen Unions Demand 'End of Repression' of Columbia Protests: "The right to protest is necessary for every struggle, and the direct attack on ...
commondreams.org/news/unions-columbia-solidarity
Will the Freedom Flotilla Sail to Gaza?: We are calling on countries around the world to pressure Israel to allow us “free and safe passage” to deliver ...
commondreams.org/opinion/will-freedom-flotilla-sail-gaza
Plastics Summit 'Die-In' Highlights Need to Cut Production: "This week governments have a choice: Stand up to this slash-and-burn approach by agreeing to ...
commondreams.org/news/plastics-treaty
Sanders Pushes Amendment to 'Cut Billions in Offensive Military Funding to Israel'
commondreams.org/news/sanders-military-funding-israel
South Korean Court Hears First Asian Youth Climate Case: "Carbon emission reduction keeps getting pushed back as if it is homework that can be done later ...
commondreams.org/news/south-korea-climate-lawsuit
House GOP Plays Politics With Campus Antisemitism While Enabling Islamophobia: The House education committee has not made any efforts to investigate the ...
commondreams.org/opinion/house-gop-campus-antisemitism
44,000 Reasons to Phase Out Fossil Fuels: Climate change, along with habitat loss and exploitation, are accelerating extinction at a terrifying rate.
commondreams.org/opinion/44000-reasons-phase-out-fossil-fuels
The Government Won’t Let My Wife and Me Raise Our Family in the United States: As it considers Department of State v. Muñoz, I hope the Supreme Court listens to ...
commondreams.org/opinion/let-me-raise-family-us
Liberal Justices Grill Attorney in Supreme Court Case on Criminalizing Homelessness
commondreams.org/news/supreme-court-homelessness
'Damning' Independent Probe Finds Israel Has Yet to Provide Evidence Against UNRWA
commondreams.org/news/unrwa-2667835600
West Bank Pogrom 'Underscores Urgent Need to Dismantle Apartheid': Amnesty: "The appalling spike in settler violence against Palestinians in recent days is ...
commondreams.org/news/israeli-settler-attacks-west-bank
Columbia Faculty Walk Out Over Student Suspensions, Arrests for Gaza Protests: While expressing gratitude for solidarity actions, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar—whose ...
commondreams.org/news/columbia-university-protests
Modi Slammed for 'Direct Attack on Muslims of India' in Campaign 'Hate Speech': "Modi's rhetoric against Muslims is extremely divisive and dangerous ...
commondreams.org/news/narendra-modi-hate-speech
Trump's FCC Ripped Away Open-Internet Protections. We're This Close to Winning Them Back
commondreams.org/opinion/fcc-net-neutrality-vote
Led by US, Global Military Spending Surged to Record $2.4 Trillion Last Year: "Can we get some healthcare please, or maybe feed some of the 40 million+ ...
commondreams.org/news/military-spending-record-high
Green Groups Cheer $7 Billion in 'Solar for All' Grants | Common Dreams
commondreams.org/news/solar-for-all
How Reaganomics Fueled America's Homelessness Crisis: Forty-three years into America's Reaganomics experiment, homelessness has gone from a problem to a ...
hartmannreport.com/p/why-homelessness-stalks-america-like-866
As the Climate Heats Up, Disaster Relief Faces a Sweltering Demand: With climate change exacerbating the destructive impacts of extreme weather ...
commondreams.org/opinion/climate-disaster-relief
Transforming the Climate Conversation This Earth Day: We must find a middle ground between the temptation to deny there is a problem and despair that there are ...
commondreams.org/opinion/transform-climate-conversation-earth-day
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