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As Foodborne Illnesses Surge, People Turn to Local Farms for Certainty
Black farmers see a rise in support as cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks drive concerns over industrial food systems.
New Poll Shows Strong Support for Proportional Representation Among Americans
Support for proportional representation appears to grow the more people understand what it is.
Trump Blames Iran for Gaza Genocide as He Demands “Compensation” From Tehran
The post came in response to Iranian officials demanding that the US compensate Iran for the war.
Dems Will Investigate Trump Admin’s Reflecting Pool “Vandalism” Charges
The vandalism case against David Hearn was dropped in late July.
First Came the Flock Cameras. Now Local Cops Want Autonomous Drones.
Hundreds of local police departments have received waivers to fly surveillance drones that navigate with AI.
UN Experts Warn of Israeli Escalation in Gaza After 160 Killed in July Alone
They also condemned Israel’s escalation in the occupied West Bank, where settler attacks have reached a record high.
Sanders Demands Democrats Ban Super PAC Spending in Primaries After AIPAC Blitz
AIPAC is reportedly slated to spend tens of millions opposing Abdul El-Sayed and backing his Republican opponent.
Ocean Temperatures in July Broke Record Due to Fossil Fuel-Driven Super El Niño
“With Big Oil’s earnings skyrocketing while a global food crisis looms, now is the time to act,” said one activist.
Israel Rejects Board of Peace Plan Linking Hamas Disarmament to Troop Withdrawal
Calls for a “demilitarized Palestinian state” ultimately amount to Palestinians surrendering the right to self-defense.
CoreCivic Says Future ICE Contracts Bode Well for Business
The private prison firm reported increased revenue from contracts and real estate deals with the federal government.