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The GOP Will Have One of the Narrowest House Majorities Seen in US History
Republicans’ narrow majority in the House is yet another sign that there is no mandate for Trump or the GOP.
ICJ Hearings Offer New Chance to Get Rich Countries to Pay for Climate Crisis
The UN’s court will soon clarify nations’ legal responsibility to avert the human rights impacts of climate catastrophe.
NC Town Files US’s First Climate “Deception” Lawsuit Against an Electric Utility
The Town Council of Carrboro accuses Duke Energy of denying and covering up the dangers of fossil fuel emissions.
GOP Gerrymandering in NC “Tipped the Scales” of Congress, Outgoing Lawmaker Says
“The MAGA Republicans in Raleigh … didn’t care about reflecting the will of the people,” Rep. Wiley Nickel wrote.
Trump Offers Pentagon Job to Billionaire Whose Firm Trained Journalist’s Killers
Stephen Feinberg is a major Trump donor and has investments in companies that maintain lucrative Pentagon contracts.
Pro-Israel Group’s Ties to Officials Raises Alarm Around “Nonprofit Killer Bill”
Israel Heritage Foundation has links to supporters of policies that threaten Palestinians and civil society groups.
South Korean President Forced to Rescind Right-Wing Martial Law Declaration
The scandal-plagued far right leader declared a need to protect the country from “communist” and “anti-state” forces.
Report: Israel Has Violated Lebanon Ceasefire 100 Times in Just First Week
Though the deal hasn’t totally collapsed, Israel has already threatened to resume its attacks in Lebanon.
California Lawmakers Begin Legislative Special Session to “Trump-Proof” State
“The freedoms we cherish in California are under threat — and we won’t stand by,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said last month.
UN Says Food Availability Has Hit “All-Time Low” in Gaza Under Israel’s Blockade
"In the past four months alone, nearly 19,000 children were hospitalized due to acute malnutrition,” said a UN official.