October 16 Anti-War Demonstration in D.C.
Gabriela Passos Jewish groups call for a Gaza cease-fire in White House protest. The post October 16 Anti-War Demonstration in D.C. appeared first on The Nation.
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Concerned About Democracy? House Republicans Invite You to “Shut Up!”
Politics / October 26, 2023 Concerned About Democracy? House Republicans Invite You to “Shut Up!” The message from Mike Johnson’s election is stark: it is not possible for a defender of democracy to serve as a Republican speaker of the House. John Nichols Ad Policy Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) takes the oath…
I Dedicated My Life to the Labour Party. Keir Starmer’s Stance on Gaza Made Me Leave.
World / October 26, 2023 I Dedicated My Life to the Labour Party. Keir Starmer’s Stance on Gaza Made Me Leave. The first Muslim woman on Manchester’s city council writes about why she resigned over the party leader’s endorsement of Israel’s humanitarian blockade. Amna Abdullatif Ad Policy Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on stage during…
Congressional Support for a Ceasefire Isn’t Too Much to Ask
October 26, 2023 Congressional Support for a Cease-Fire Isn’t Too Much to Ask Demanding that all 200 hostages be released as a condition for signing the cease-fire resolution is only an excuse to not sign it at all. Dave Zirin Ad Policy Police officers take a protester into custody as Jewish activists stage pro-Palestinian demonstration…
Rachel Reeves denies claims of plagiarism in new book
12 minutes ago About sharing By Becky Morton Political reporter Rachel Reeves has denied claims of plagiarism, after it emerged some passages of her new book were lifted from sources including Wikipedia. The Financial Times reported the shadow chancellor’s book included reproduced material without acknowledgment. A spokesperson for Ms Reeves rejected the accusations, adding: “These…
AI risks bio weapons but new jobs on the way – PM
Rishi Sunak warns AI could help terrorists spread fear but urges the public not to lose sleep.
Will Atlanta’s “Stop Cop City” Referendum Make It Onto the Ballot?
Activism / StudentNation / October 26, 2023 Will Atlanta’s “Stop Cop City” Referendum Make It Onto the Ballot? Organizers collected 116,000 signatures in support of a referendum to repeal the ordinance authorizing the police training facility, but it’s unclear if—and when—the initiative will be voted on. Mira Sydow Ad Policy Activists participate in a protest…
A Cease-Fire in Gaza Is Just the First Step
Editorial / October 26, 2023 A Cease-Fire in Gaza Is Just the First Step We must end the slaughter. And then comes the hard part. Ad Policy Demonstrators protest the bombing on Gaza on October 20, 2023. (Ivan Romano / Getty) This article appears in the November 13/20, 2023 issue, with the headline “Gaza in…
The Fictional Terrorist Conspiracy Being Tried in France
Activism / October 26, 2023 The Fictional Terrorist Conspiracy Being Tried in France Seven are accused of belonging to a far-left cell, despite the paucity of evidence. Ad Policy The interior of Paris’s Renzo Piano–designed courthouse, where the defendants are being tried. (Alain Jocard / Getty) A 220-kilogram blend of industrial-strength ammonium nitrate, sugar, and…
The Pleasure and Peril of Gardening While Black
Books & the Arts Today 5:00 am The Pleasure and Peril of Gardening While Black The Pleasure and Peril of Gardening While Black Poet Camille T. Dungy’s Soil is a personal and wide-ranging history of the garden and the environment in African American life. Edna Bonhomme October 26, 2023 African American women employed as gardeners…