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209 Democrats Join GOP to Pass Resolution Condemning Pro-Palestinian Boycott
The vote came just days after Israeli forces demolished dozens of Palestinian homes.
Amid Heat Wave, Many Jails Lack Air Conditioning
Climate change and extreme weather pose a growing threat to the safety of incarcerated people.
Trump-Pelosi Deal Raises Debt Limit, But Protects War Machine, Hyde Amendment
A secret and hasty deal is evidence that bipartisanship is the exact opposite of social and economic justice.
Eventually, We Will All Be Climate Refugees
As runaway climate disruption escalates, mass displacement is inevitable.
Trump USDA Proposes New Rule to Strip Food Stamps From Over 3 Million Americans
The SNAP program is widely recognized by experts as an effective way to reduce hunger, particularly among children.
Ted Cruz Wants to Label Antifa a Terrorist Group
All forms of political dissent could soon be considered “terrorism” under a dangerous Republican resolution.
Big Banks Are Divesting From Private Prisons, Thanks to Anti-ICE Activism
CoreCivic and GEO Group, the two largest private prison companies, stand to lose $1.9 billion in financing.
Lawyers Bankroll 2020 Democrats With Millions in Campaign Cash
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris lead their primary opponents in contributions from lawyers or law firms so far this cycle.
Wetter Weather Worsens Risks From Coal Ash Ponds, Environmental Advocates Report
Coal ash ponds are unsafe to begin with, and extreme weather is making these sites increasingly dangerous.
Another State Could Soon Insert Anti-Abortion Propaganda Into Public Schools
Republican-backed legislation in Ohio would mandate that teachers use anti-choice talking points in sex ed classes.