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Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gunmakers Could Drive Manufacturers Into Bankruptcy
According to the lawsuit, feeding demand for illegal weapons is central to the industry's business model.

Palestine Lawyer at ICJ Says US Continues to Shield Israel From Accountability
The US has shown it is willing to go “very far indeed” in disregarding international law, said attorney Paul Reichler.

Six Years Into Rent Strike, Tenants Union Will Battle Landlord in LA Court
The Hillside Villa Tenants Association is engaged in one of the longest rent strikes in the history of Los Angeles.

Tiny Particles of Plastic Now Pollute Our Food, Water and Even the Clouds
From the deep ocean to the sky, microplastics are now everywhere, and fossil fuel firms are still ramping up production.

In “Direct Attack” on Labor Movement, Amazon Claims NLRB Is Unconstitutional
Amazon's recent court filing suggests that it is seeking to dismantle the federal agency tasked with protecting workers.

Western Reproductive Rights Organizations Are Failing Palestinians
“This moment has really illustrated that many people feel like they can be feminist while also supporting genocide."

Politicians Are Overlooking a Powerful Voting Bloc: Poor and Low-Income Voters
Politicians pay next to no attention to the concerns of low-income Americans. Advocates want to change that.

Utah Legislature Votes to Uphold Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers
Disabled people across the country face discrimination, poor treatment and subminimum wages in the workplace.

Local Papers Across the US Are Refusing to Cover the Movement for Ceasefire
Throughout the country, organizers for ceasefire are encountering acute bias from local media outlets.

Costco Says It’s Not Anti-Union. Unionized Workers Are Putting That to the Test.
Costco bosses basked in praise for making union friendly statements but have yet to commit to bargain in good faith.