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Will Biden Declare a “No First Use” Approach to Nuclear Weapons?
In 2017, Joe Biden warned against the preemptive use of nuclear weapons but has yet to adopt that policy as president.
Echoing Antiwar Activists, Sanders Warns Against Sanctions and War on Russia
“I am extremely concerned when I hear the familiar drumbeats in Washington,” Bernie Sanders said.
Amir Locke Murder Shows “Reforming the Police” Isn’t Enough, Activists Say
Reforms did not prevent a Minneapolis SWAT team from killing Amir Locke during a no-knock raid last week.
Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Republican-Drawn Congressional Maps — Again
The new maps gave Democrats slightly more seats, but by “very slim margins,” the court decision said.
Israeli Policies Satisfy the Definition of Apartheid Under International Law
Amnesty International is not alone. B’Tselem, Human Rights Watch and the UN also agree about Israeli apartheid.
Manchin Says He’s Skeptical of Congressional Workers’ Union Drive
Manchin said that staffers are “working for tax dollars” – and that, like him, they are there to serve the people.
US Sanctions Caused Mass Civilian Deaths in Iraq. Afghan Civilians Are Up Next.
Nearly 23 million Afghans, including 1 million children, are facing hunger and starvation brought on by U.S. sanctions.
Montana Plaintiffs Announce First Children’s Climate Trial in History of US
The youth plaintiffs seek to challenge the constitutionality of the state's energy policy.
Amazon Dodged $5.2 Billion in Taxes Last Year, Report Finds
The company was able to dodge taxes despite making a record profit of $35 billion last year.
Hunger-Striking Teachers Say School Closures Will Hurt Black and Brown Kids
The hunger strike across multiple Oakland schools has empowered many to speak up against longtime systemic racism.