Matt Nelson self-immolates outside Israeli consulate in Boston, condemning US support for Gaza genocide
Nelson’s extreme act of protest marks the third self-immolation in the U.S. since Israel’s war on Gaza began, drawing attention to America’s ongoing complicity in the killing of over 41,000 Palestinians.
The Medicare Advantage Paradox: How private insurers cost taxpayers billions
Recent studies and reports from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) reveal that MA overpayments have significantly burdened taxpayers.
Gaza in mourning: Unraveling the truth behind the Shadia Abu Ghazala school tragedy
Gaza school incident exposes grim reality of civilian casualties.
Replacing the capitalist dream of AI-driven profits
When asked to share alternatives to capitalism, ChatGPT offered many options, none of which rely on the fantasy that money hoarding at the top can eventually benefit the rest of us.
UN report exposes alarming U.S. human rights violations, urges immediate reforms
"Systemic racism and injustice": UN slams U.S. for widespread human rights breaches.
National Park service’s tweets on climate facts mysteriously disappear
Despite Trump's gag order, the National Parks Service is refusing to be silenced.
France Approves Plan To Completely Ban Bee-Killing Pesticides
France's National Assembly just voted to totally ban this bee-killing pesticide.
Landmark decision: Brazil Supreme Court sides with Indigenous land rights
The country’s Supreme Court has agreed to review the process around a past case that cancelled the demarcation of an Indigenous territory claimed by the Guarani Kaiowá people.
Federal prison guard arrested for accepting bribes
Harris accepted bribes in exchange for smuggling drugs and contraband into prison.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 10, 2018
Trump rule would give $2.5 billion tax cut to big bank fat cats, Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting asylum seekers, Argentina Senate votes against legalizing abortion, and more.