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By Refusing to Obey Court Orders, Trump Is Provoking a Constitutional Crisis
Trump is making real the words of OMB director Russell Vought, who said “we are living in a post-Constitutional time.”
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Reproductive Labor Has Always Been Fundamental to Social Movements’ Resistance
Reproductive labor — like cooking, child care and distributing mutual aid — serves as the lifeblood of social movements.

Jayapal Unveils Bill to End “Citizens United,” Slamming “Shadow President” Musk
The impact of “Citizens United” is clearer than ever with Elon Musk buying his way into power, Pramila Jayapal said.

TN’s Expanded School Voucher Program Purposely Leaves Out Undocumented Kids
Tennessee lawmakers are also crafting a bill to challenge a Supreme Court ruling that protects undocumented students.

DOGE’s Illegal Takeover Pulls From Fascist Playbooks
When we see a parallel government taking shape, we should not refrain from calling fascism what it is.

Rubble. Sewage. Desperation for Clean Water. This Is Gaza After Ceasefire.
The ceasefire allowed many of us to taste a vegetable for the first time in months, but our fight for survival is acute.
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Israel Has Detained 380 Palestinians From West Bank Since Gaza Ceasefire
Israel is detaining Palestinians at a high rate as it’s supposed to be releasing people as part of the ceasefire deal.

Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy to Lead HHS
Kennedy has peddled disinformation on vaccines, drinking water, Medicaid, and other health-related issues.

In Egypt, US Has Slashed Humanitarian Aid But Maintained Military Spending
Though USAID helped some Egyptians, it also always put “America first,” local development sector workers say.

Federal Judge Mandates Return of Scrubbed Health Resources by Trump Admin
A Public Citizen attorney called the order “an important victory for doctors, patients, and the public health.”

Trump’s Goal of Burying History Won’t Work If Teachers Refuse to Stop Teaching
Trump wants education to become indoctrination, and the Democratic Party isn’t fighting back. But we can.

Texas Colleges Rolled Over for Anti-DEI Bill. Now They Face a Broader Attack.
Schools that overcomplied with state bills targeting DEI initiatives are now vulnerable to attacks on curriculum, too.

Altadena Communities Unite to Rebuild as Developers Eye the Ashes
In the wake of the Eaton wildfire in LA, residents are building collective power to push back predatory developers.

As Trump Attacks Federal Labor Protections, How Can States Protect Workers?
From limits on heat exposure to overtime rules, states can fill in some gaps as Trump dismantles federal protections.
Education

Tribal Colleges and Universities Fear Their Future Amid Trump’s Sweeping Orders
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Trump’s Anti-Trans Education Order Relies on Intimidation. We Must Not Yield.
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Here’s How Chicago Educators Are Defending Their Students From Trump’s Attacks
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Trump’s Move to Abolish Ed Dept. Is Part of Broader Attack on Public Schools
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Erasing History, Erasing Democracy: Trump’s Authoritarian Assault on Education
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The Department of Education Is Reportedly the Next Target of Musk’s Team
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School Systems Across US Refuse to Comply With Anti-Trans Executive Order
“Trump’s longstanding war on education has taken a more dangerous turn with his incoming order to eliminate the Department of Education through executive fiat.”
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Struggle and Solidarity: Writing Toward Palestinian Liberation

Gaza Is Not for Sale — No Matter What Trump Says
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The War on Gaza Has Taken My Home, My Dreams and My Grandmother. What’s Left?
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A Forged Viral Post Has Made Pro-Palestine Students in Missouri Live in Fear
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Even at an Anti-Racist Educators’ Summit, Decrying Genocide Proved Controversial
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Israel’s Killing of Hind Rajab 1 Year Ago Is a Stain on Our Collective Humanity
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Until Israel’s Siege and Occupation End, Every Palestinian Remains a Hostage
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Gaza Needs More Than a Ceasefire. We Must Demand an End to the Blockade.