Friday, November 22, 2024

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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons...

The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in...

The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.

The genocidal war by Netanyahu on Gazans, using Biden’s weaponry, continues...

It’s the epitome of ultra-cruel. These Israelis and Bibi Netanyahu are acting like savages turned loose on helpless people.

Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza...

Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.

Dozens dying under rubble as Israel blocks rescues in North Gaza

Reports from human rights organizations, including Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, detail field executions, forced evacuations, and starvation, painting a grim picture of life in the besieged area.

UN warns Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘consistent with genocide’ as US...

A UN panel raises alarms on Israel’s actions in Gaza, deeming them consistent with genocide, as US arms continue to fuel the conflict. Progressive lawmakers like Sanders call for halting arms sales amidst alleged war crimes.

Will Trump end or escalate Biden’s wars?

Based on his nominations to his foreign policy team, his own first-term record and the catastrophic legacy of Biden's policies, we conclude that there is some hope for peace in Ukraine, but that the prospect for peace in the Middle East is more distant than ever.

Trump expected to appoint Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, drawing...

Known for his strident foreign policy positions, Rubio has consistently backed increased U.S. intervention abroad.

Civil society groups demand Senate block military aid to Israel amid...

The coalition launched the “No More Weapons for Israel’s War” campaign, urging millions of their members across the U.S. to call on their senators to support joint resolutions of disapproval (JRDs) to block the transfer.

Scores of civilians, including 20+ children, killed in recent IDF trikes...

Escalating violence and civilian casualties amid U.S.-Israel alignment on regional tensions with Iran and Hezbolla.

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Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.

House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...

Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.

Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA

“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”

Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...

The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.

David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.