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Palestinian Health Officials Declare Polio Epidemic in Gaza
Israel’s assault is risking the resurgence of a type of polio that was declared eradicated a decade ago.
“Ethnic Cleansing Tactics”: 86 Percent of Gaza Is Under Evacuation Orders
The “safe zone” in al-Mawasi, which Israeli forces have attacked many times, is completely full, aid groups say.
Biden Pushes 3 Reforms for SCOTUS, Including Term Limits and Ethics Enforcement
“What is happening now is not normal,” Biden said, referring to the court’s far right rulings and ethics scandals.
Maduro Wins Reelection for Third Presidential Term in Venezuela
The president of U.S.-based National Lawyers Guild described Sunday's elections as “fair and transparent.”
Trump-Allied Policy Writers Back Deregulation of PFAS
Experts warn that allies of the Republican nominee aim to undermine the EPA's ability to regulate forever chemicals.
Six-Week Abortion Ban Goes Into Effect in Iowa
Reproductive health care advocates warn the law will have negative impacts in a state already facing care shortages.
Palestine Is a Core Election Issue, and We Won’t Let Our Politicians Ignore It
Election season poses new challenges for Palestine solidarity activists in the US. Sa’ed Atshan analyzes the road ahead.
Chicago DNC Protest Route “Inadequate” for Demonstrators, Organizers Say
The route only runs for 1.4 miles down narrow side streets, and is several blocks away from the site of the convention.
Our Answer to the Climate Crisis Must Emerge From Global Class Struggle
A true just transition requires fostering the growing alliance between labor and the environmental movement.
Nebraska May Strip Voting Rights From Thousands of People With Past Convictions
The state attorney general and secretary of state are refusing to recognize laws restoring voting rights to Nebraskans.