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From Judges to Journalists, Wisconsinites Show Up to No Kings Protests
Protesters across southern Wisconsin called out Trump’s abuses, and vowed to defend democracy and human rights.
Offering No Evidence, Trump Calls Colombian President “Illegal Drug Dealer”
Defense Secretary Hegseth also defended a bombing of another boat without providing evidence that it was moving drugs.
NYC Public Schools System Defies Trump Anti-Trans Demands, Files Lawsuit
This defiance stands in sharp contrast to the elite institutions that have capitulated under federal funding threats.
Recognizing Palestinian Statehood Is the Floor. Liberation Must Be the Ceiling.
One by one, nations formally recognized the State of Palestine. But what does that mean with Gaza reduced to rubble?
Critics Alarmed as Trump Leverages Shutdown to Gut Special Education Office
Some believe the layoffs are a way to force the special education law to be managed by some other federal office.
Will the Supreme Court Hand Government Contractors Blanket Immunity?
A private prison operator argues companies should be shielded from lawsuits when doing the government’s dirty work.
As WIC Funding Dwindles During the Government Shutdown, Parents Worry
Even after the government eventually reopens, the assistance program’s future remains uncertain.
Trump Cuts and Climate Change Compound Worry in Alaska After Typhoon Disaster
“Storms are going to get worse, and it’s not going to be livable,” said a tribal leader from the village of Akiak.
Senators Launch a Bipartisan Bid to Block Possible Trump War on Venezuela
This comes as two survivors of the US’s most recent drone strike on a boat have reportedly been detained by US forces.
Vulnerable Renters Are Fearful as Emergency Housing Vouchers Wind Down
The end of a pandemic-era federal housing subsidy leaves tens of thousands across the US unsure where they’ll live next.