Aug 11
The Next Jewish Rebellion, Scientists Demand Answers from Presidential Candidates, Sweden to Interview Assange at Ecuadorian Embassy, and More Picks
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Columnist Disgusted Clinton Might Accept Kissinger Endorsement (Russ)
Frets about her connections to much of the GOP foreign policy establishment. If Hillary takes in Henry K, he says, Gary Johnson is the only choice.
Toward the Next Jewish Rebellion (Jesse)
Anti-Semitism is alive and well today — no matter how masked by assimilation — because it serves the interests of elites. In order to truly show up for the Movement for Black Lives, Palestine solidarity and other struggles against oppression across the globe, this author argues that the Jewish community must reclaim the power in its identity as a historically oppressed people.
Sweden to Interview Julian Assange at London Embassy (Trevin)
The Wikileaks founder has long agreed to be interviewed at the Ecuadorian embassy in London, but Swedish prosecutors only recently agreed.
Scientists Demand Answers from Presidential Candidates (Klaus)
Groups representing millions of scientists and engineers want answers from the presidential candidates on 20 questions addressing issues ranging from research, climate change, mental health and education.
Aleppo Doctors Warn Medical Services Could Completely Cease within Month (Jesse)
Nearly half of the 35 doctors left in besieged Aleppo appeal to President Obama as UN Security Council talks fail to reach a ceasefire agreement. Medical facilities have been notorious targets since the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War. “Right now, there is an attack on a medical facility every 17 hours,” the doctors write in their letter. “Aleppo could be completely destroyed in a month…”
