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As Monkeypox Spreads, US Vaccine Access Is Pitifully Inadequate
The WHO has declared monkeypox a global emergency, but the U.S. has stopped short of an emergency declaration.
Chomsky: US Government’s Nonresponse to Climate Crisis Has Historical Precedent
Combating the climate crisis must be a common effort, everywhere, says Noam Chomsky.
As Congress Fails to Act, Pressure Grows on Biden to Declare Climate Emergency
Biden outlined new climate efforts in a speech Wednesday, but stopped short of declaring a national climate emergency.
Jayapal Shares Her Own Abortion Story — and Why Abortion Rights Are Vital
The chair of the House Progressive Caucus explains that people will die as a result of “Roe” being overturned.
Israel Lobby Is Spending Millions to Defeat Progressive Democrats in Primaries
The editor-at-large of Jewish Currents explains how AIPAC is aiming to oust candidates who support Palestinian rights.
Bill McKibben: “Appalling” European Heat Wave Demands Massive Climate Action
The record-breaking temperatures come as Manchin has effectively killed Biden’s Build Back Better climate legislation.
Noam Chomsky: Biden’s Middle East Trip Contains Echoes of Trump’s Policies
Biden's Middle East tour includes a meeting with Palestinian leaders. Chomsky notes, “Palestinian hopes lie elsewhere.”
During Biden’s Israel Visit, Palestinians Urge US to Reverse Embassy Plans
Biden reaffirmed his support for Israel despite growing disapproval -- including among members of the Democratic Party.
Former Oath Keeper Testifies That Trump Fueled Extremists’ Actions
“What it was going to be was an armed revolution,” a former spokesperson for the right-wing conspiracy group said.
Noam Chomsky: Humanity Faces Two Existential Threats. One Is Nearly Ignored.
A major public opinion study asked people to rank the import of 29 current issues. Nuclear war wasn’t even on the list.