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CC Newsletter 09 July - A World at the Edge: War, Climate, Justice, and the Search for Alternatives

 COUNTERCURRENTS NEWSLETTERS SHARED IN ITS ENTIRETY DUE TO THE  GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MANY ISSUES.... Dear Friend, As the world confronts widening wars, accelerating climate disruption, deepening inequality, and shrinking democratic space, the need for independent journalism has never been greater. This issue of Countercurrents brings together critical analyses and firsthand accounts that illuminate these interconnected crises while also exploring pathways toward justice, peace, and social transformation. We lead with extensive coverage of the escalating US–Iran conflict, which threatens to destabilize the wider West Asian region, disrupt global energy supplies, and deepen an already volatile geopolitical landscape. Alongside this, we continue our coverage of Palestine, including urgent international calls for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a deeply moving account of returning to a devastated home in Gaza, and an open letter affirming that solidarity with Palestine ext...

ICYMI: The Downballot releases presidential results for every new House district, sponsored by Grassroots Analytics

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The Downballot releases presidential results for every new House district, sponsored by Grassroots Analytics 10 state have new maps for the midterms. We have data for all of them. David Nir Jul 9 The Downballot is pleased to present our calculations of the results of the 2024 presidential election for every congressional district that will be used in the 2026 midterms—including updated data for all 10 states with new maps. You can find a permanent, bookmarkable link with numbers for every district here . A message from our sponsor, Grassroots Analytics: Grassroots Analytics is teaming up with the Higher Ground Institute to host a campaign simulation in Washington, DC this August! Join us on August 24th and 25th as we shrink an entire primary campaign down to two days to take big swings, try new ideas, and experiment with the possibilities for progressive campaigning. Anyone who is part of the campaigns and election space is welcome to attend. Registration and your hotel stay come at n...