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Palestinians Returning to Gaza Endure Violent Interrogation at Rafah Crossing
Elderly women report being shackled, blindfolded, and berated for hours by Israeli soldiers for attempting to return.
San Jose Is Displacing Its Unhoused Residents to Prepare for Super Bowl Tourism
The city’s use of temporary shelters harms affordable housing efforts and merely delays displacement of unhoused people.
Indigenous-Led Collectives Are Keeping Minnesotan Communities Safe From ICE
Members of the American Indian Movement and the Many Shields Warrior Society are patrolling the streets of Minneapolis.
State Department Bars Citations of Human Rights Reports From NGOs Promoting DEI
This guidance could deem groups like Amnesty International as not “credible” on human rights violations.
Report Shows RFK Jr. Plainly Lied About Samoa Visit When Being Confirmed
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his 2019 trip to Samoa was unrelated to vaccines, but emails from officials say otherwise.
DHS Files Request to Terminate Asylum Cases of Family of Liam Conejo Ramos
There's “no reason that this should be expedited,” the family's lawyer said, adding that the action felt “retaliatory.”
Under Trump, Concerns Grow Over Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums
Some fear that accepting grants from a little-known federal agency would open institutions up to scrutiny and control.
Former Washington Post Staffers Slam Billionaire Bezos for Gutting Paper
“Journalism deserves better,” says Karen Attiah, who was fired last fall over comments about the death of Charlie Kirk.
Supreme Court Is Going to New Lengths to Hide Its Inner Workings From Scrutiny
The high court now requires its employees to sign nondisclosure agreements that threaten legal action for leaks.
Minnesota Child Care Providers Try to Stay Afloat as Families Keep Kids Home
Trump’s administration has also targeted a federally funded program that subsidizes child care for low-income families.