Politics / November 16, 2023 Goodbye, Joe Manchin—We Won’t Miss You The departure of the pro–fossil fuel, pro–Big Pharma senator from West Virginia is not the tragedy many Democrats think it is. Elie Mystal Ad Policy Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C.,…
Activism / November 16, 2023 Why These Teachers Unions Are Demanding a Cease-Fire A flurry of state and local teachers unions have passed cease-fire resolutions, but few national unions have followed. Sarah Lazare Ad Policy Students, teachers, and pro-Palestinian allies march through Midtown Manhattan during a Student Walkout protest calling for a cease-fire between Israel…
BBC correspondent flies over the Reykjanes Peninsula, where volcanic activity has been concentrated.
The man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer is found guilty of assault and attempted kidnapping.
1 hour ago About sharing A BBC correspondent said the blackout would make it difficult to get information about what was happening in the war By David Gritten BBC News Mobile phone and internet services have gone down across the Gaza Strip due to a lack of fuel for back-up generators, Palestinian telecoms companies say….
1 hour ago About sharing By Daniel Thomas Business reporter Benefit claimants who fail to find work for more than 18 months will have to undertake work experience placements, under rules planned for late next year. If they refuse they will lose access to their benefits for a period, the government says. It is part…
November 16, 2023 Right Now We Must Remember That War Is Never Obligatory Russia is a warning of what we might someday face as a nation if we become inured to violence at home and abroad. Andrea Mazzarino Ad Policy A woman goes through the rubble of her ruined house after the shelling in Russian-controlled…
Politics / November 16, 2023 Texas Democrat Greg Casar’s Poll Finds Overwhelming Support for a Cease-Fire The congressman polled his constituents and found what every other poll is finding: Americans want the killing in Gaza to stop. John Nichols Ad Policy Representative Greg Casar. (Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) What do…
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50 minutes ago About sharing Jess Phillips was one of the 10 MPs to resign their front bench positions By Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent Clearly, the Labour rebellion over a ceasefire in Gaza was embarrassing for Sir Keir Starmer. It’s the biggest parliamentary revolt he’s suffered in his three and a half years as…