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Chicago’s Water Runs Through Lead Pipes. Why Are They Taking Decades to Replace?
Chicagoans face continued exposure to toxic drinking water as the city struggles for funding to remedy the system.
GOP and Fetterman Block Senate War Powers Resolution Opposing US Attacks on Iran
“It is beyond absurd that we continue to finance Israel's wars,” said Bernie Sanders on the Senate floor.
Mike Lee Tries to Put Vast Public Land Sale Back in Budget After It Was Removed
The massive privatization effort was already blocked from inclusion in the GOP megabill by the Senate parliamentarian.
What We Can Learn From the Defiant Life and Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson
Black trans artist, filmmaker, and activist Tourmaline discusses her new book about Marsha’s trailblazing life.
Internet Access Is a Lifeline for Us in Gaza — So Israel Attacked It
Communications blackouts aren’t accidental. They’re strategy. They’re the tool Israel uses to try to erase us quietly.
Supreme Court Paves Way for Trump Mission to End Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court effectively blocked the judiciary’s ability to stop Trump from implementing a huge range of policies.
Democratic Senator Gillibrand Goes on Islamophobic Rant Against Mamdani
The Democrat’s rant has sparked calls for her to resign over her bigoted language.
Federal Budget Bill May Reduce Aid for Nearly 500,000 Texas College Students
A proposal in the House would cut the maximum Pell Grant award by $1,500 and remove eligibility for part-time students.
Bill Moyers Was a Truth-Teller, Not a Stenographer for the Powerful
He showed a generation of journalists, scholars, and public intellectuals what it means to speak truth to power.
Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Shows the Progressive Promise of Ranked-Choice Voting
The New York City primary proved that ranked-choice voting can help build coalitions among parts of the left.