All News Articles for 2019-11-29

Friday, November 29, 2019
Iain Armitage and Jane Fonda Dozens Arrested for Demanding Food Justice at Jane Fonda's Fire Drill Friday Protest in DC
The weekly demonstration coincided with a global youth-led climate strike that aimed to put pressure on governments attending COP 25.
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Black Friday Protests Across Europe Demand Amazon 'Start Treating Workers Like Humans—Not Robots'
"Workers are breaking bones, being knocked unconscious, and being taken away in ambulances."
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New Poll Finds Majority of Americans Across Political Spectrum Back Warren's Ultra-Millionaire Tax
At rallies, the White House hopeful has criticized billionaires for their complaints about her plan to impose a two percent tax on wealth over $50 million.
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Thousands of students participated in the global climate strike 'We See No Other Options': Youth Activists Lead Global #ClimateStrike Ahead of COP 25
"Countless negotiations have produced much-hyped but ultimately empty commitments from the world's governments."
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Iraqi Prime Minister to Step Down as Human Rights Defenders Condemn Security Forces' Attacks on Anti-Government Protesters
The country's top Shiite cleric called for a change in leadership Friday "to preserve the blood of [Iraq's] children."
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Progressives Condemn 'Nonsensical and Dishonest' Pete Buttigieg Ad Attacking Free Public College
"This is such a disingenuous attack that can be used for literally any universal program."
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Reversing Pro-Palestinian Stance of Evo Morales, Bolivia's Coup Government Moves to Restore Ties With Israel
Morales cut off diplomatic ties with Israel over its deadly 2009 assault on the occupied Gaza Strip and called for top Israeli officials to be charged with genocide.
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