Common Dreams

Common Dreams is an independent news outlet that provides readers with progressive values of social justice, human rights, equality, and peace. The site covers a diverse range of social, economic, and civil rights issues affecting individuals and their communities. The reporting focuses on providing honest, independent news without corporate or governmental funding or advertisements. Common Dreams has a clear preference for social democracies and their policies while also highlighting contradictions in reporting on Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure and humanitarian aid.

82%

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The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The articles show a clear bias towards stricter gun control laws.
  • The articles show a clear preference for social democracies and their policies.

Conflicts of Interest

97%

Examples:

  • No specific conflicts of interest were identified.

Contradictions

66%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in the reporting on Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure and humanitarian aid.
  • Discrepancies found in the reporting on US gun laws and their enforcement.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Some articles have headlines that may be misleading without reading the full content.
  • The article on US gun laws uses emotional language to describe the history of gun violence in the US.

Recent Articles

  • At Least 103 Palestinians Killed, Over 250 Injured in Intensified Israeli Military Actions in Gaza: Unverified School Strike Reportedly Kills 30, Including Women and Children

    At Least 103 Palestinians Killed, Over 250 Injured in Intensified Israeli Military Actions in Gaza: Unverified School Strike Reportedly Kills 30, Including Women and Children

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 In the July 2024 Israel-Palestine conflict, Israeli military actions in Gaza resulted in at least 73 deaths and over 150 injuries. An airstrike on a school housing displaced people killed at least 30 and injured over 100, mostly women and children. The Israeli military targeted a Hamas command center within the school compound, but this has not been independently verified. Indiscriminate shooting by Israeli snipers in Khan Younis resulted in civilian casualties. The United Nations calls for an immediate ceasefire and protection of civilian lives as the international community monitors the situation and seeks a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
  • G20 Finance Ministers Discuss Global Tax on Billionaires: Brazil Proposes 2% Wealth Levy, US Opposes

    G20 Finance Ministers Discuss Global Tax on Billionaires: Brazil Proposes 2% Wealth Levy, US Opposes

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 G20 finance ministers discussed a global tax on billionaires during their meeting in Rio de Janeiro, with Brazil advocating for a 2% income tax on wealth over $1 billion. The proposal gained support from France, Spain, and South Africa but faced opposition from the US. A report by French economist Gabriel Zucman estimated that such a tax could raise up to $250 billion annually for public services and climate change initiatives. Amid growing wealth inequality, the discussions aim to promote social cohesion.
  • Biden Considering Endorsing Supreme Court Reforms: Term Limits and Ethics Code with Enforcement Mechanism

    Biden Considering Endorsing Supreme Court Reforms: Term Limits and Ethics Code with Enforcement Mechanism

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 President Joe Biden is considering endorsing Supreme Court reforms, including term limits and an ethics code with enforcement mechanism, in response to criticism over the court's recent decisions and ethical concerns. The proposed changes include legislation for 18-year term limits and a mandatory ethics code. However, any plans require Congress' approval.
  • Four State Departments Question Israeli Compliance with International Law in Use of US Weapons During Conflict

    Four State Departments Question Israeli Compliance with International Law in Use of US Weapons During Conflict

    Broke On: Sunday, 28 April 2024 New reports challenge Israeli government's assurances of adhering to international law while using US-provided weapons during the ongoing conflict with Palestine. Concerns include attacks on civilian infrastructure, refusal to investigate atrocities, and killing of humanitarian workers and journalists. Four State Department bureaus question the credibility of these assurances.
  • International Day of Happiness: Emphasizing the Importance of Well-Being and Human Rights for a Happy World

    International Day of Happiness: Emphasizing the Importance of Well-Being and Human Rights for a Happy World

    Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Today is International Day of Happiness, which emphasizes happiness as a fundamental human goal and encourages governments and international organizations to invest in conditions that support it. The UN uses the day to promote well-being and environmental dimensions in policy frameworks.

  • UN Secretary-General Invokes Article 99 Urging Action on Gaza Conflict

    Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, urging the U.N. Security Council to take immediate action on the Gaza conflict. The United Arab Emirates has submitted a draft resolution to the council, calling for a humanitarian ceasefire to be adopted urgently. The Biden administration may use its veto power to reject calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza at the U.N. security council. The EU foreign affairs chief and heads of various UN agencies have expressed support for a ceasefire. The WHO director general warned that Gaza's health system is near total collapse.

  • Tesla's Nordic Deliveries Threatened as Danish Union Joins Swedish Strike

    Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 The strike at Tesla has spread to Denmark, which could halt shipments of Tesla cars to Sweden The Danish union 3F has announced that harbor workers and drivers will stop offloading and transporting Tesla cars to Sweden in about two weeks The strike by Danish dockworkers and lorry drivers only affects cars meant for the Swedish market Swedish labour groups have been taking industrial action against Tesla since October to push for collective bargaining agreements with mechanics The chair of 3F Transport emphasized the importance of supporting workers and complying with labor market agreements Sweden is Tesla's fifth-largest European market, and signing an agreement with Swedish unions would set a precedent for the company The Swedish mechanics are demanding a collective bargaining agreement with better pay, pensions, and insurance plans

  • 15 Injured in Mass Shooting at Chicago Halloween Party

    Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023
      15 people were injured in a mass shooting at a Halloween party in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood. The shooting occurred on the 1600 block of South Pulaski Road around 10:30 p.m. No fatalities have been reported and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.