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230 Congressional Staffers Urge Lawmakers to Boycott Netanyahu Speech
The letter represented staffers working across 122 Democratic and Republican offices on Capitol Hill.
Presidential Immunity Ruling and Project 2025 Pave Way for Trump’s Fascist State
A second Trump presidency would target immigrants, civil rights, health, safety and efforts to end the climate crisis.
In 1977, Oil Giant Predicted Climate Change Could Lead to Widespread Starvation
The revelation comes as the industry faces multiple lawsuits for covering up its knowledge about climate change.
Reports: Biden Is Now “Receptive” to Dropping Out of Presidential Race
Democratic donors have also signaled to the campaign that money will dry up if Biden remains the nominee.
Biden Proposed a Rent Cap for Corporate Landlords. What’s Next?
Biden’s rent control plan must pass through Congress to become reality. Tenants say the president could still act now.
Project 2025 Takes Aim at Medicare and Medicaid
The plan instead pushes Medicare Advantage, which turns tax dollars into profits for private health insurers.
J.D. Vance RNC Speech Rewrites History, Downplays Anti-Abortion Views
The GOP vice presidential nominee also spewed anti-immigrant rhetoric, prompting the audience to chant “send them back."
Israeli Lawmakers Vote Against Palestinian Statehood Before Netanyahu’s US Trip
A resolution opposing “the establishment of a Palestinian state” west of the Jordan River passed in the Knesset 68-9.
Israel Has Attacked Gaza “Safe Zone” at Least 10 Times Since Rafah Invasion
The attacks started as early as just two weeks after Israel forced Palestinians to flee to the area.
Milwaukee Shipped in 4,500 Cops From Across the US to Suppress Protest at RNC
Despite efforts to corral and silence them, determined protesters marched close enough to be heard by RNC attendees.