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$1 Billion US Weapons System Lands in Israel Amid Preparation to Attack Iran
The so-called defense system will allow Israel to strike Iran without fear of retaliation, experts say.
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Fearmongering Exposes Extent of Fascism’s Rise in 2024
A new poll offers an alarming wake-up call about how normalized violence has become in this era of gangster capitalism.
World Bank Thwarts Climate Goals With $750 Million in Factory Farm Investments
Leading development banks invested at least $2.27 billion in “a leading driver of greenhouse gas emissions” in 2023.
School Vouchers Have a Racist History and Troubling Impacts on Public Schools
The voucher system came out of racist parents’ rejection of integrated schools in the ‘50s. It’s still hurting students.
Israel Refuses UN Entry to North Gaza to Rescue People From Under Rubble
Israel has killed at least 640 Palestinians in north Gaza in the last 17 days.
Biden Administration Proposes Historic Expansion of ACA’s Contraception Coverage
The rule would eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for most birth control under the Affordable Care Act.
Elon Musk’s Petition Award Amounts to “Illegal Vote Buying,” Legal Expert Warns
Musk is giving $1 million to random voters who sign his “petition in favor of free speech and the right to bear arms.”
Medicare Advantage Insurers Are Dropping Plans and Slashing Benefits
Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries are essentially being penalized for using the health care that they pay for.
Boeing Union Workers Win Tentative Contract With 35 Percent Wage Increase
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 has been on strike since September 13.
Government’s Warped Priorities Exacerbate Climate Disasters, Impede Recovery
By funding wars and fossil fuel subsidies instead of disaster recovery, the US punishes those who can least afford it.