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Columbia Suspends Ilhan Omar’s Daughter Day After Omar Grills Its President
Omar had grilled Shafik about her characterization of pro-Palestine protests as antisemitic.
Transgender Teen in WV Can Play on Track Team, Federal Appeals Court Says
“This is a massive victory for trans rights,” LGBTQ legislative researcher Allison Chapman told Truthout.
$50 Million “Mystery Loan” to Trump Warrants Inquiry, Watchdog Group Says
Even though Trump included the loan in publicly released financial disclosures, there's no evidence it ever existed.
US Is Lobbying Against UN Palestinian Statehood Resolution, Leak Reveals
Full UN membership is crucial for a two-state solution or another outcome allowing for Palestinian self-determination.
Under UN Charter, Iran’s Attack Was a Legal Response to Israel’s Illegal Attack
Iran’s attack on Israel was lawful self-defense carried out in compliance with international humanitarian law.
Climate Crisis Will Shrink Average Global Income 19 Percent in the Next 26 Years
Countries least responsible for climate change may see 40 percent greater income loss than higher-emission countries.
Plurality of Voters Do Not Want Justice Sonia Sotomayor to Resign, Polling Shows
Meanwhile, 53 percent of voters said Clarence Thomas should quit, while just 26 percent said he should not.
Coalition Condemns Google’s Illegal Firing of Workers Protesting Israel Contract
In a $1.2 billion contract, Google and Amazon provide cloud infrastructure and data services to the Israeli government.
Blinken Hasn’t Acted on Staff Recommendations to Sanction Israeli Military Units
A State Department panel said in December that the US should restrict arms sales to units linked to human rights abuses.
GOP Lawmakers Block Bill to Repeal Arizona’s 1864 Anti-Abortion Statute, Again
Republican leaders claimed a repeal bill for the 160-year-old anti-abortion statute was being rushed.