Jake Johnson

Jewish Groups Accuse GOP of Weaponizing Anti-Semitism to Prolong Slaughter in Yemen

“Just as they did earlier this year, Republican leaders may again shamefully exploit concerns over bigotry against Jews to stall a totally unrelated bill that would help put an end to U.S. support for the war in Yemen.”

Jewish Groups Accuse GOP of Weaponizing Anti-Semitism to Prolong Slaughter in Yemen

Jewish advocacy groups on Monday condemned House Republicans for once again attempting to weaponize anti-Semitism to derail the Yemen War Powers resolution, which seeks to end U.S. complicity in the world's worst

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Sparked by Ilhan Omar’s ‘Valid Criticism’ of Israel, House Passes ‘Anti-Hate’ Resolution

“We’re happy to see a resolution that condemns real bigotry, rather than going after Rep. Ilhan Omar and her vision of a world free of racism and oppression.”

Sparked by Ilhan Omar’s ‘Valid Criticism’ of Israel, House Passes ‘Anti-Hate’ Resolution

The House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a non-binding Democratic resolution condemning anti-Semitism, white supremacy, Islamophobia, and other forms of bigotry. The final tally was 407-23, with 234 Democrats and 173 Republicans voting yes. All of the no votes were Republicans, and one GOP member—Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa)—voted

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John Bolton Threatens Iran Over Debunked Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons

“He clearly wants a war before Trump leaves office and shouldn’t be underestimated.”

John Bolton Threatens Iran Over Debunked Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons

As Iranians this week mark the 40th anniversary of their country's 1979 revolution, President Donald Trump's national security adviser John Bolton declared in a message to Iranian leaders on Monday that he doesn't think they will "have many more anniversaries to enjoy"—a comment that was immediately perceived as a direct threat of war. In a 

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Civil Rights Groups Warn of DOJ Efforts to Intimidate Voters

“Attorney General Jeff Sessions does not have his eyes set on voter suppression but is instead exploiting this moment to push a false narrative about voter fraud.”

Civil Rights Groups Warn of DOJ Efforts to Intimidate Voters

In a move civil rights groups denounced as a blatant attempt by the Trump administration to intimidate minorities, spread hysteria about non-existent voter fraud, and suppress turnout, the Justice Department announced on Monday that it is dispatching

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Praising Brazil’s New Fascist Leader as ‘Like-Minded,’ Bolton Hails Brazilian Strongman as Welcome Ally in Crushing Latin American Left

“This is frankly terrifying. A wave of fascism is sweeping the globe, led by Trump and his malevolent, unhinged cronies.”

Praising Brazil’s New Fascist Leader as ‘Like-Minded,’ Bolton Hails Brazilian Strongman as Welcome Ally in Crushing Latin American Left

Declaring not just sympathy but outright admiration for a fascist who has threatened violence against his leftist political opponents, celebrated the use of torture, and promised to give the police 

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Billionaires Made More Money in 2017 Than Any Other Year in History

“The past 30 years have seen far greater wealth creation than the Gilded Age,” the UBS annual billionaires report says.

Billionaires Made More Money in 2017 Than Any Other Year in History

During a year in which so much of the world faced deep poverty, the corrosive effects of austerity, and extreme weather caused by the

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‘Groveling’ Before Murderous Kingdom, Trump Complains Saudis Deemed ‘Guilty Until Proven Innocent’ Like Kavanaugh

“The president is willingly and knowingly doing the counter messaging for the Saudi kingdom. He floated the ‘rogue attackers’ theory and [is] now vouching for their transparent denials and vows to investigate.”

‘Groveling’ Before Murderous Kingdom, Trump Complains Saudis Deemed ‘Guilty Until Proven Innocent’ Like Kavanaugh

As a new flurry of evidence from the Turkish government established direct ties between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and those who allegedly carried out the gruesome murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, U.S. President Donald

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