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“I’m Afraid a Bomb Will Kill Me in My Sleep”: Iranians React to Israel’s Attacks
Israel has killed at least 250 Iranians as it strikes residential buildings, civilian infrastructure and military bases.
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The Number of Unhoused Young Children Is at Crisis Level. It’s Set to Get Worse.
Nearly 447,000 US kids under 3 were unhoused at last count. Trump’s budget bill threatens to make that number skyrocket.

For Families Sheltering in Nylon Tents, Gaza’s Scorching Summer Is Unbearable
The intense heat is compounded as swarms of flies and mosquitoes infest the tents due to an absence of sewage services.

Sanders Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor: “We Need a New Politics”
“We need the kind of visionary leadership that Zohran is providing in this campaign,” said Sanders.

Former CDC Board Members Say RFK Jr. Has “Critically Weakened” Vaccine Program
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions at the CDC “put U.S. families at risk of dangerous and preventable illnesses,” they say.

Under Pressure From Pro-Israel Groups, Canadian Cities Are Restricting Protest
Toronto, Vaughan, Brampton, and Calgary have all passed bylaws that infringe on protest rights, and Ottawa may be next.
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Huckabee Suggests Trump Should Nuke Iran, Follow Guidance From “Heaven”
The evangelical pastor and ambassador to Iran told Trump he “will hear from heaven” with guidance about the war.

ICE Agents Arrest and Detain NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander
Lander had been escorting a defendant at immigration court when ICE officials swarmed in and handcuffed both of them.

5 Million People Attended “No Kings” Protests. How Can We Build on This?
The protests were inspired by the idea that 3.5% of a population must rise up to successfully reject authoritarianism.

Prison Is Designed to Make Fatherhood Impossible
Connections with caregivers are key for children’s well-being, but the prison system is designed to tear families apart.

Years of LAPD Impunity Paved Way for Trump’s Repression of Protests Today
Just five years ago, it was Gavin Newsom who unleashed the National Guard on protesters. Now Trump has followed suit.

After Massive Cuts to Forest Service, US Enters Fire Season Woefully Unprepared
The results could be catastrophic, especially in states that have experienced unprecedented fires in recent years.

Report: Global Nuclear Weapons Spending Surpassed $100 Billion Last Year
That’s enough money to feed 345 million people facing hunger and starvation for two years.

Gaza Tribunal in Sarajevo Documents How Genocide Has Eroded International Law
Gaza became a “graveyard of international law” not just for Palestinians but for all people, says a Palestinian lawyer.
Protests

“No Kings Day” Protests Overshadow Trump’s Military Parade
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LAPD Attacks “No Kings” Protesters in Los Angeles
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In France, a Rail Worker Is Going on Trial for Tweeting in Support of Palestine
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Trump Is Rapidly Expanding the Surveillance State as Protests Grow
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Military Crackdown on LA Protests Portends Further Erosion of Everyone’s Rights
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The Authoritarian Machine Is Growing — and It Won’t Stop at Immigrants
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200 Protesters Flood Maersk’s Manhattan HQ to Demand End to Military Shipments
“The Trump administration has shifted from bureaucratic threats to armed suppression of political opponents. ”
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Struggle and Solidarity: Writing Toward Palestinian Liberation

200 Protesters Flood Maersk’s Manhattan HQ to Demand End to Military Shipments
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Displaced Again and Again, Gazans Ask: Where Do We Go?
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Israel’s Rockets Make the Joy of Eid Impossible in Gaza for a Second Year
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Israel’s Humanitarian Aid Blockade in Gaza Is a War Within a War
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The Genocide in Gaza Isn’t Just Attacking Our Bodies, It’s Erasing Our Memories
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For Palestinians, Seeking Food at a US-Israeli Aid Site Means Risking Your Life
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A New Generation of Palestinian Activists Uses Art as Nonviolent Resistance