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Supreme Court Justices Kennedy, Thomas, Scalia, Alito and Roberts.

By: Stephen Pitt ,; Truthout

Published: October 28, 2010

Supreme Court Justices Kennedy, Thomas, Scalia, Alito and Roberts.

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Israeli Forces Killed 28 Health Care Workers in Lebanon in 24 Hours, WHO Says

At least 40 health centers and two hospitals have been forced to close amid Israel’s assault.

By: Sharon Zhang ,; Truthout

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Prisons & Policing

Over 200 Pregnant People Have Faced Criminal Charges Since the Fall of “Roe”

A new report finds abortion restrictions have led to increased surveillance and criminalization of pregnant people.

By: Elizabeth Hlavinka ,; Salon

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Politics & Elections

US Backing of Israel’s War on Lebanon Deters Support for Harris in Swing States

Some Muslim constituents of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz say the vice presidential nominee hasn’t listened to their concerns.

By: Mike Ludwig ,; Truthout

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Reproductive Rights

Judge Strikes Down Georgia Abortion Ban After 2 Women Die Unable to Access Care

While Georgia quickly appealed the decision, providers now have a legal respite to offer abortion care after six weeks.

By: Ziva Branstetter ,; ProPublica

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Human Rights

Israel Kills US Citizen Kamel Jawad in Bombing of Lebanon

Hajj Kamel Ahmad Jawad’s family said he spent his last days helping victims of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon.

By: Sharon Zhang ,; Truthout

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War & Peace

New Documentary Spotlights the Victims of Israel’s Starvation Campaign in Gaza

Al Jazeera worked with Palestinian journalists in Gaza to document the families facing a famine aided by US weapons.

By: Amy Goodman &; Nermeen Shaikh ,; DemocracyNow!

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Minister Says Hezbollah Head Agreed to Ceasefire Hours Before Israel Killed Him

Israel has a long history of assassinating figures key to ceasefire talks.

By: Sharon Zhang ,; Truthout

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Reproductive Rights

California Sues Catholic Hospital for Denying Woman Necessary Abortion Care

The hospital's abortion policy is “reminiscent of heartbeat laws in extremist red states,” the attorney general said.

By: Chris Walker ,; Truthout

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Politics & Elections

Bombshell New Motion Lays Out Legal Case for Trump’s Culpability on January 6

Special Counsel Jack Smith argues presidential immunity does not apply because Trump was acting as a private citizen.

By: Brett Wilkins ,; CommonDreams

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War & Peace

We Charge Genocide: The Shofar Calls Us to Account on Rosh Hashanah

In the Jewish new year, we must confront the carnage that Zionism has wrought.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

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