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Physical Mail Was My Lifeline to the Outside World — and Now It’s Gone
We treasure mementos like physical cards, letters and photos in prison because we have little else.Â
Ted Kennedy’s Diary Shows Alito Lied About Maintaining Precedent in “Roe”
“I recognize there is a right to privacy,” Alito said to the senator.
Women’s Movement in Iran Has Already Secured a Major Victory
Through their fight, women in Iran are building solidarity that transcends national, class, racial and religious lines.
Secret Service Waited an Hour to Send Info on Threat Against Schumer on Jan. 6
The agency received word of the threat around the height of the attack, when minutes mattered.
Advocacy Groups File Lawsuit Against Vigilantes Intimidating Arizona Voters
Far right activists are arming themselves with guns and tactical gear, and doxing voters who use ballot drop boxes.
AOC, Pressley Slam Biden for Using Title 42 to Expel Venezuelan Asylum Seekers
Democrats and progressives are frustrated that Biden officials are expanding Title 42 rather than ending it.
COP26 Pledge to Reverse Deforestration Is Not on Track to Be Met, Analysis Finds
Advocates say reversing deforestation is key to avoiding the worst consequences of the climate and biodiversity crises.
Amnesty Says Israel War Crimes Investigation Should Include Apartheid Policies
The human rights group called for an ICC probe into Israel's military offensive in Gaza carried out in August.
Former U.S. Attorney: DOJ Should Charge Trump With Manslaughter Over Jan. 6
Trump failed to live up to his constitutional duties on January 6, 2021, former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade wrote.
Democratic Party Leaders Are Shunning Some Progressives in Tight Midterm Races
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has only given $179 to Texas congressional candidate Michelle Vallejo.