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Op-ed by Harvey Wasserman, published in The New York Times

While killing the attempt to regulate this potentially dangerous AI technology, Newsom has become America's deadliest opponent of renewable energy. In particular he is forcing continued operation of the embrittled, decrepit, uninsured nuclear plant at Diablo Canyon, which---at a cost of $8-12 billion over market prices---could turn all of California into a radioactive wasteland.

Newsom in 2018 signed an agreement to phase out Diablo this and next year while phasing in renewables and battery storage. Solar, wind, geothermal, storage and efficiency have all soared ahead of expectations. Diablo's power is a detriment, over stressing an obsolete grid while blocking far cheaper renewables. 10,000 megawatts of new backup storage far exceed Diablo's output. But Newsom's Public Utilities Commission has gutted the rate structure and devastated our once-booming rooftop PV industry, costing thousands of jobs and billions in income. Just yesterday he vetoed a bill guaranteeing the spread of panels on schools and more.

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A national veterans’ organization today called for a grand jury to indict Department of State (DOS) Secretary Antony Blinken and the U.S. Ambassador to Israel for lying to Congress, violating the Export Control Act, the Genocide Prevention Act and the U.S. War Crimes Act.

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Monday, September 30, 2024, 8:00 PM
Over the last few months, activists have gained unprecedented achievements in pushing their cities to divest from genocidal Israel’s war machine. Join us for a training session with experts at American Friends Service Committee on how divestment works, what to consider before launching a campaign in your city, and how to win.

Some might argue that Antony Blinken is the worst Secretary of State that the United States has ever had to suffer under even though the competition for that accolade is fierce and includes his recent predecessor Hillary Clinton. Clinton, who more than anyone launched the war against Africa’s most developed nation, is remembered fondly for her giggled, grinning response when she was informed how deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi had died after having a bayonet inserted in his anus when he was captured by rebels while on the run after being removed from power by the US and its NATO allies.

Two historical events regarding the Israeli occupation of Palestine have taken place on July 19 and September 18.

 The first was a most comprehensive ‘advisory opinion’ by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which reiterated that the Israeli occupation of Palestine is illegal and must come to an immediate end.

 The second, by the United Nations General Assembly, two months later, set, for the first time in history, an exact time frame of when the Israeli occupation of Palestine must end. 

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The title is Hoodwinked in the Hothouse: Resist False Solutions to Climate Change, and it is now in its third edition and can be accessed—for free—online. The book was put together by “an international coalition of organization and activists,” relates the “Hoodwinked Collaborative” that “was convened to produce and distribute the groundbreaking publication on false solutions to the climate crisis.”

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When you click "Call me" below, you will receive a phone call on the number you provided and be patched through to your Senator. You will be able to view a script at this time. After you deliver a message, press * (star) to be connected to your next Senator. If you don't get through, please leave a voicemail.

For the first time in U.S. history, there will be a vote in Congress to block weapons to Israel. Senators Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch, and Jeff Merkley have introduced Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to stop a $20 billion weapons shipment approved by the Biden administration. 

The Israeli military has massacred over 41,000 Palestinians in Gaza. The grief, sorrow, and pain is endless. And it is funded and enabled by the Biden administration as it continues to arm the genocidal Israeli government. Congress must intervene. 

Call your Senators immediately and tell them to block these weapons, and to support a full arms embargo on the Israeli government to save Palestinian lives.

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