Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Trump’s policy toward Latin America: Even anti-communist zealots in Miami don’t like it

But just how committed is Trump to fighting communism in Latin America at this particular moment—in Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua?

Israel’s war on Gaza is deliberately targeting children—new UN report

The renewed bombing follows repeated violations of the ceasefire terms by Israel.

It’s time: Boycott America

Name-and-shame tactics don’t work with leaders who have no shame. Grab Trump by the wallet—it’s the only language he understands.

USDA ends school food program halting more than $1 billion in federal spending

Two program providing schools and food banks with money to buy from local farmers and ranchers were recently ended by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Millions face delays as Trump administration ends Social Security phone verification

A new policy eliminating phone verification for Social Security benefits threatens to overwhelm field offices, cut off vulnerable recipients, and accelerate efforts to privatize the system.

Greenpeace ordered to pay $660 million in Dakota Access Pipeline case in landmark ruling...

The North Dakota jury’s decision against Greenpeace raises concerns over SLAPP lawsuits, corporate influence on the courts, and the broader threat to free speech and peaceful protest in the U.S.

Why ‘pro-Israel, pro-peace’ advocates cling to genocide denial

But very few members of Congress dare to acknowledge that reality, while their silence and denials scream out complicity.

A national asbestos-exposure registry of veterans could combat misdiagnosis in mesothelioma cases nationwide

Many U.S. veterans are suffering from asbestos-related illnesses due to past military exposure, highlighting the urgent need for a national asbestos-exposure registry to improve early detection, diagnosis, and access to VA benefits.

Reduction in construction could cut emissions worldwide, UN reports

Because the sector depends on materials like steel and cement, which contribute to construction waste, it highlights the need for greater ambition in six areas, including renewable energy, building financing and energy codes.

Israel’s assault kills 174 children in Gaza in one of the deadliest 24 hours...

With at least 174 children killed in a single day, Israel’s renewed bombing campaign in Gaza marks one of the most devastating assaults in the region’s history, violating ceasefire agreements and worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis.