Tag: politics
A brief history of kill lists, from Langley to Lavender
Israel's use of its Lavender system is just the latest case of the U.S. and its allies' ever-increasing use of information technology to automate mass murder.
Progressive coalition proposes 10-point agenda to counter fascism in 2024 election
The coalition's 10-point agenda stands as a testament to the progressive movement's resilience and its unwavering commitment to steering the nation away from the precipice of authoritarianism.
Palestinian American Dr. walks out of Biden meeting, hands him letter...
The curtailed meeting was itself met with protests, including from Palestinian American emergency room physician Dr. Thaer Ahmad, who walked out after handing Biden a letter from an 8-year-old orphaned Palestinian girl
The vexing Biden-Trump rematch could purge an era of broken, bipartisan...
That a shameless, dimwit outlaw like Trump can humiliate both state and federal justice confirms its own devastating “conviction" as failed legal systems.
Sanders condemns US denial of Israeli law violations amid UN draft...
Sanders, in his critique, highlighted the discord between the State Department's position and the realities on the ground.
The 2024 election is about the rich stealing from the public
A fight over extending provisions of Trump’s tax cuts is at stake in November’s election. Ultimately, the race is about money.
Sanders proposes Social Security overhaul to combat rising senior poverty in...
The path forward, as Sanders articulates, demands a resolute rejection of austerity and a reaffirmation of the collective responsibility to ensure a dignified retirement for all.
Is Tehran winning the Middle East?
Iran finally seems to be besting the United States in a significant fashion across the region. It’s a story that needs to be told.
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Supreme urgency tests Trump’s claim to immunity amid election countdown
Legal experts and democracy advocates push for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump’s immunity claims, highlighting potential consequences for presidential accountability.
Trump allies draft plans to seize control over Federal Reserve amid election campaign
Emerging reports reveal a secretive push by Trump supporters to curtail the Federal Reserve's autonomy, threatening the independence of U.S. monetary policy.
Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Should harming mother Earth be a crime? The case for ecocide
The destruction of nature might one day become a criminal offense adjudicated by the International Criminal Court.
Climate confrontation: Over 50 arrested as activists target Citigroup’s climate policies
Protesters descend on Citigroup's Manhattan HQ, igniting a 'Summer of Heat' against banks fueling fossil fuel projects and escalating the climate crisis.