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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.”
Nearly Half of GOP Congressional PACs’ 2022 Funding Comes From 27 Billionaires
The billionaires gave $89.4 million — after adding a collective $82 billion to their fortunes during the pandemic.
Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 Americans Want Marijuana Legalized
More than two thirds of Democratic respondents backed legalizing cannabis, while GOP voters were split on the issue.
US Is on Track to Fall Far Short of Emissions Reduction Goals, Report Finds
If Congress doesn’t act fast, the country will only reduce emissions by as low as 24 percent by 2030.
DOJ Requests Fake Electors Scheme Info From Jan. 6 Committee
Trump loyalists from a number of states he lost sent illegitimate votes from fake electors to be counted on January 6.
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.
Biden Says He’d Use Military Force on Iran as “Last Resort” to Prevent Nukes
Antiwar groups condemned the president's statement, noting that people in the U.S. don't support war against Iran.
70,000 Acres of Federal Land Were Just Handed to the Fossil Fuel Sector
Bids for oil and gas leases exploded on the day of the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling.
Sanders Rebukes Senate for Crafting $50 Billion “Handout” to Microchip Industry
“I guess when you’re giving corporate welfare to big and powerful interests, the deficit no longer matters,” he said.
The US Is Descending Into a Crisis of Overt Fascism. There’s Still a Way Out.
The right is seeking to steal elections and deputizing vigilantes to constrain our rights. U.S. democracy is in peril.