The White House opposes the Hague-based court’s investigation of not only Afghanistan but also alleged crimes committed by Israeli officials against Palestinians.
Tag: Jessica Corbett
Tribes Celebrate Court-Ordered Shutdown of Pipeline
A federal judge has shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline after years of bitter protests at the site.
Demands for Senate to Slash ‘Out of Control’ Pentagon Budget
More than 60 advocacy groups are pressing senators to back a push by Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey to cut the $740.5 billion military budget by 10 percent.
CO2 Levels Break Record, Hitting New High & Raising Alarm
The daily average level of 418.12 parts per million exceeds what climate scientists consider a safe limit, Jessica Corbett reports.
US Drove Last Year’s Over $1.9 Trillion in Global Military Spending
Critics said the new data, coming in the middle of the pandemic, highlighted the need to prioritize real human needs, Jessica Corbett reports.