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Trump’s Spectacles of Violence Can’t Hold Back the Growing Tide of Discontent
Even Trump’s base is starting to recognize the harm done by his economic policies and the historic government shutdown.
With Their Breadwinners Killed, Gaza’s Children Turn to Begging to Survive
More than 64,000 children in Gaza have reportedly been killed or maimed since 2023. Many who survived are now orphans.
Trump Says US Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro Abduction
Legal experts called for Trump’s impeachment as world leaders condemned the action as a violation of international law.
Trump Threatens Child Care Funding Across the US After Bogus Social Media Claim
Reports of a nationwide freeze came after a video with debunked claims circulated social media this week.
Pregnant Migrants May Suffer Complications From Chronic Stress of ICE Raids
One OB-GYN has already noted “more pre-term births, more hypertension complications, and more postpartum depression.”
Mamdani Revokes Executive Order Banning Divestment From Israel on First Day
Mamdani also signed a number of executive orders aimed at increasing the housing stock and protecting renters.
Trump Administration Makes Deep Cuts at FEMA as Climate Crisis Accelerates
An ex-FEMA official said the agency can’t do disaster response and recovery without the staff that are being laid off.
Racketeering Charges Dismissed Against 61 People in Stop Cop City Movement
The state may still re-file RICO charges with permission from the governor, and it could appeal the judge’s ruling.
How the Right Turned Mass Shootings Into Vehicles for Anti-Palestinian Hate
Shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach were both used to justify anti-Palestinian targeting. It's no coincidence.
As Electricity Bills Rise, Activists Are Demanding Public Control of Utilities
“Public power” organizers are pushing for democratized control and truly public ownership of our energy system.