Friday, October 4, 2024

The day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Let’s move beyond stereotypes and recognize the ideas, movements, and rights of all peoples formerly and still subject to the violence of fossil colonialism. 

How fascist misinformation and violence are fueling a national crisis in the UK

Fascist mobs fueled by misinformation are wreaking havoc across the UK, exposing deep-seated issues of racism and political extremism.

US court declares Google a monopoly in landmark antitrust case

Historic ruling exposes Google’s illegal practices and signals a new era of antitrust enforcement.

Pentagon chief’s reversal of plea deals with 9/11 defendants sparks outrage and concern

The abrupt decision to scrap plea agreements with Guantánamo detainees raises questions about justice, torture, and the future of military commissions.

Biden-Harris admin announces $2.2 billion in discrimination relief payments to farmers

“It’s long overdue. These are payments that these farmers desperately need.”

UAW slams John Deere for mass layoffs amid record profits and lavish stock buybacks

As John Deere moves forward with mass layoffs across its factories in Iowa and Illinois, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has...

Undocumented immigrants pay higher tax rates than top 1% in most states: A closer...

New study reveals that undocumented immigrants pay nearly $100 billion in taxes annually, contributing more to state and local revenues than the wealthiest Americans in most states, while being excluded from the social programs they help fund.

Surge in voter registrations counters Republican efforts to restrict ballot access

Vote.org registers over 100,000 new voters as GOP legislators introduce stringent voting laws.

730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action

The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.

Global inequality surges as top 1% capture $42 trillion in new wealth over past...

As the wealthiest 1 percent amass unprecedented riches, inequality deepens, posing a dire threat to democracy and the planet, urging a reevaluation of global tax policies.