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Trump Signs Order Aimed at Ending Cashless Bail as He Arms National Guard in DC
Cashless bail allows people to walk free before trial without exorbitant and often predatory fees.
Israel Kills 5 Journalists in Strike on Gaza Hospital, Including AP Reporter
The attack sent shockwaves as a second strike on rescue teams was caught on live broadcast.
Bank CEOs Rake In Big Profits as Wall Street Ramps Up Fossil Fuel Financing
The 65 biggest banks committed $869 billion to firms expanding the fossil fuel industry last year, a new report says.
Trump’s CDC Failed in Emergency Response to Measles as Cases Exploded in Texas
While the Trump administration stifled CDC communications, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fueled doubt in vaccines.
Trump Admin Memo Bars Federal Health Plans From Covering Gender-Affirming Care
The memo also mandates that insurers cover “faith-based counseling,” otherwise known as conversion therapy.
As CEO Compensation Soars, Everyone Else Gets Left Behind
Starbucks's CEO made 6,666 times the median Starbucks worker in 2024. He's not alone.
Indiana and Tennessee Opted Out of Summer EBT Program, Leaving Kids Hungry
“How can they not feed the kids?” asked one parent struggling with the sudden loss of the program.
Latin American Countries and China Condemn Trump’s Threats Against Venezuela
The chorus of disapproval comes in response to Trump's deployment of US warships off the coast of Venezuela.
Wisconsin Youth Sue Utility Regulator for Failing to Consider Climate Crisis
The case, filed in the wake of devastating floods, is part of a growing movement to force climate action through courts.
In Gaza, Even the Cost of a Grave Has Become a Luxury
We tear up chairs for firewood. Soap is watered down to make it last. Basic necessities are increasingly out of reach.