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Erasing History, Erasing Democracy: Trump’s Authoritarian Assault on Education
Trump appears bent on ridding schools of dangerous practices like critical thinking and an unsanitized study of history.
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Major Unions Sue DOGE to Block Musk Labor Department “Power Grab”
DOGE’s sweep of the federal government has “already been catastrophic,” the suit says.
The EPA Has Suffered Decades of Attacks — But Trump’s Are the Worst Yet
Trump’s Project 2025-stoked sabotage of the Environmental Protection Agency will unleash rampant carcinogens in the US.
Gaza Is Not for Sale — No Matter What Trump Says
Trump’s absurd plan to annex Gaza will never be tolerated by Palestinians.
Trump Administration Plans Criminal Investigations Into Corporate DEIA Programs
The attorney general's directive sparks concerns over the Trump administration's impact on civil rights protections.
We Won’t Take Risks Alone. Our Relationships Make a Better World Possible.
Tenant unions can teach us to strategize “with every lever that we have,” says tenant organizer Tracy Rosenthal.
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Trump Issues Sanctions on Iran, Threatens to “Obliterate” It if He’s Killed
Trump has signed an executive order to exert pressure on Iran while also trying to obtain a nuclear deal.
Democrats Attempt to Oppose Musk and Trump Through Bills, Subpoenas, Filibusters
Their efforts, likely doomed from the start due to GOP congressional control, come as voters demand more resistance.
Federal Judge Blocks Transfer of 3 Trans Women to Men’s Prison
Trans people face a heightened risk of violence when confined in prison facilities that don’t align with their gender.
LA Fires Didn’t Discriminate in Their Destruction — But Recovery Efforts Could
Amid rent gouging, land speculators and insurance woes, the cost of rebuilding may exceed working people’s means.
Doctors Rush to Access CDC Archives After Website Is Purged on Trump’s Orders
Doctors are struggling to access public health information as the Trump administration censors federal agency websites.
Migrant Sex Workers’ Resistance Offers a Blueprint for Fighting Authoritarianism
Hyper-criminalized migrant sex workers show us how everyday people evade, defy and resist state control and punishment.
Trump’s January 6 Pardons Were a Green Light to Far Right Paramilitaries
The GOP’s silence after the pardons made it complicit in Trump’s decision to normalize paramilitary violence in the US.
When ICE Comes Calling, Rapid Community Responses Can Make a Difference
Is your community ready to fight deportations? Here’s how people in New York, New Jersey and Arizona are organizing.
Elon Musk
Trump’s Move to Abolish Ed Dept. Is Part of Broader Attack on Public Schools
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Senate Dems Hold Floor Overnight to Protest Russell Vought’s Nomination to OMB
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Musk’s “Special Employee” Status Means He Needs to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
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The Department of Education Is Reportedly the Next Target of Musk’s Team
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Unions Sue to Halt Musk Team’s Access to Critical Treasury Payment System
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Experts Say a Coup Is Underway as Musk Seizes Control of Government Agencies
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Trump and Musk Threaten Shutdown of USAID in What Observers Call “Textbook Coup”
“Active participation in media is a critical part of resisting the propaganda-driven distortions and manipulations that fuel fascism.”
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Environment & Health
Sanders Slams RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Lies as Senate GOP Advances Nomination
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Agriculture Department Web Managers Ordered to Remove Climate Change From Sites
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RFK Jr. Wrongly Claims Most Americans “Are Not Happy” With Medicaid
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Insurers Are Abandoning Homeowners Over Wildfire Risk But Investing in Big Oil
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Report: Climate Crisis Significantly Increased Likelihood of Los Angeles Fires
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Risky Raw Milk Farms Poised to Gain Federal Certification Under an RFK HHS
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Trump Aims to Overhaul the FDA. What Does That Mean for Public Health?