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Severe Lead Contamination Found in Water of Multiple Oakland Public Schools
No amount of lead is considered safe, and children are particularly vulnerable to serious health problems if exposed.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues County Over Its Efforts to Register More Voters
Paxton's lawsuit makes the baseless claim that the county's actions would encourage noncitizens to vote.
Human Rights Groups Tell Biden His Own Policy Requires US to Stop Arming Israel
The administration need look no further than its own memo released months ago, 25 organizations pointed out in a letter.
Unionized Rideshare Drivers Vow Future Strikes After Jamming Nashville Airport
Striking Uber and Lyft drivers showed their power in Tennessee over Labor Day weekend and have vowed future strikes.
Trump Tells Supporters Rallygoer Who Broke Through Press Fence Is “On Our Side”
One critic decried Trump's statement last week as a “disturbing open call to violence” against the press.
Trump Doubles Down on Anti-Trans Falsehoods at Moms for Liberty Conference
His remarks highlight the relationship he has to those orchestrating Project 2025.
In Vermont, Abolitionists Are Fighting a Prison-Building Boom
Why is “progressive haven” Vermont spending millions on new prisons? Abolitionists like Jayna Ahsaf are fighting back.
Israel Kills 4 in Strike on Gaza Aid Convoy Led by US-Based Group
The strike came just after the UN’s food agency was forced to pause movement across Gaza due to another Israeli attack.
Netanyahu Doubles Down on Gaza Border Occupation Amid Pro-Ceasefire Protests
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is insisting that Israel permanently control the entirety of Gaza’s border.
Cornell Has Driven Up Local Cost of Living. Workers Had No Choice But to Strike.
The university’s service and maintenance staff struck for two weeks, saying they can no longer afford to live in Ithaca.