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Jury Convicts 8 in Texas Case Tied to Trump’s War Against “Antifa”
Experts warn the verdict could set a precedent for prosecuting protest activity as terrorism.
Tlaib Calls for Release of Detained Columbia Student Leqaa Kordia
Rep. Tlaib warns Kordia’s health is worsening a year into detention.
States Tighten HIV Drug Assistance, Raising Access Concerns
Advocates warn restrictions could disrupt treatment for thousands relying on HIV medication aid.
By Organizing Acts of Public Grief, We Build the Courage to Keep Fighting
Our neighbors who confronted ICE in Minnesota have taught us how grieving gives us the courage to continue our dissent.
New York Residents Are Fighting a Data Center Backed by a Billionaire Trump Ally
Residents in Western New York are opposing a data center backed by an Epstein-tied private equity firm.
Trump Administration Orders Restart of Pipeline Tied to Major California Oil Spill
Environmental groups warn using the Defense Production Act to revive the system sets a “radically dangerous precedent.”
DHS Official Responsible for Election Security Previously Called to Ban Voting Machines
“The security of our election infrastructure depends on leadership that is trusted," a voting rights advocate said.
Ecuador Is Suspending the Bank Accounts of Environmental Activists
“Debanking” is the government's newest weapon of repression against environmental leaders and anti-mining advocates.
War on Iran Is Enriching Weapons Firms as It Tanks the Global Economy
The military-industrial complex rakes in profits as the rest of the world suffers, economist C. P. Chandrasekhar argues.
GOP Farm Bill Set to Unleash Pesticide Use and Strip Animal Welfare Protections
The bill protects agrochemicals producers from lawsuits, and overturns food and pesticide safety laws and statutes.