Jon Queally, staff writer | ( Commondreams.org) | – – “Donald Trump wanted to stop the FBI investigation, which is the definition of obstruction of justice,” says Sen. Bernie Sanders. President Donald Trump’s threat also follows differing reports of what occurred during a dinner between him and James Comey just before the FBI director’s firing. […]
CO2 putting Oceans on verge of Oxygen Starvation for next Million Years
University of Exeter | – – Scientists believe the modern ocean is “on the edge of anoxia” – and the Exeter researchers say it is “critical” to limit carbon emissions to prevent this. The depletion of oxygen in the oceans is known as “anoxia”, and scientists from the University of Exeter have been studying how […]
It’s the wrong time to mock Republican voter outrage
By Ian Berman | (Informed Comment) | – – The Waking of the American Voter As voters express their anger at Republican politician town halls, Democrats are rejoicing saying I told you so. The desire to mock these voters for being shortsighted is understandable, but this outrage is half of exactly what the country needs. […]
The Refugee Crisis and the Renewal of Our Humanity
By Gregory Alonso Pirio | (Informed Comment) | – – The colossal refugee crisis confronting humankind today has created an unprecedented opportunity to awaken our sense of common humanity and compassion. No doubt, the challenges of offering care to strangers can be daunting. It is, however, in the compassionate response to such challenges that we […]
Trump and Israel/ Palestine: Art of the Deal or End of 2-States?
By Ali R. Abootalebi | (Informed Comment) | – – President Trump recently told the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), Mahmoud Abbas, that “I’ve always heard that perhaps the toughest deal to make is the deal between the Israelis and the Palestinians,”…Let’s see if we can prove them wrong,” insisting that “We will get it done.” […]
Mosul on My Mind: What It Really Means to Be on a Flattening Planet
By Tom Engelhardt | ( Tomdispatch.com) | – – The closest I ever got to Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, was 1,720.7 miles away — or so the Internet assures me. Although I’ve had a lifelong interest in history, I know next to nothing about Mosul’s, nor do I have more than a glancing sense […]
Deadly Cholera Outbreak in Yemen Under Saudi Bombing; State of Emergency Declared
TeleSur | – – Authorities warned that the cholera outbreak could lead to an “unprecedented disaster” if not managed immediately. Officials in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, controlled by the armed Houthi movement, declared a state of emergency on Sunday amid an outbreak of cholera that has killed 115 people from late April to May […]
American Workers in Age of Trump just aren’t being Paid Fairly
By Josh Hoxie | ( Otherwords.org ) | – – Imploring people to simply work harder ignores the fact that most jobs don’t pay enough to get ahead. The gap between the rich and poor has been growing for decades. Some claim this growing gap is the natural result of smart, hard workers getting what […]
US Nears $100B Arms Deal for Saudi Arabia: White House Official
TeleSur | – – The official said the deal will be good for the U.S. economy. The United States is close to completing a series of arms deals forSaudi Arabia totaling more than $100 billion, a senior White House official said on Friday, a week ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Riyadh. The […]
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