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Pressley Bill Would Classify Discriminatory Book Bans as Civil Rights Violations
The bill would also require public and school libraries to have a diverse book collection.

Rights Groups Decry Anti-Migrant Bills That Texas Governor Is Poised to Sign
Even if Biden doesn't challenge SB 4, civil rights groups have already announced plans to sue.

If Jesus Was Born Today, Would He Be Under Rubble?
As U.S. leaders celebrate Christmas with their families, Palestinians will be mourning the loss of their loved ones.

Israeli Hostages Killed by IDF Were Carrying White Flag, Israeli Military Says
One military expert, meanwhile, said that the “friendly fire” rate among the IDF is at an unprecedented level.

Report: Trump Wants 300K Troops to Build “Detention Camps” at Southern Border
The former president's xenophobic plans for a second term would start “on day one” if he's elected, sources indicated.

Trump Echoing Fascists Doesn’t Dissuade Likely GOP Iowa Caucusgoers
43 percent say it doesn’t matter that Trump said he would have “no choice” but to lock up his political opponents.

These “Experts” Cheer on Gaza Siege Without Disclosing Ties to War Profiteering
The message of these “analysts” almost always comes down to one conclusion: support for continued war and militarism.

Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers in FL Get Taxpayer Funds With Little Oversight
Many are receiving double -- and even triple -- the amount of funds they received in previous years.

US Promotion of Banned Fukushima Seafood Contradicts Biden’s Cancer Initiatives
Japanese seafood banned by China, Russia and South Korea is headed for U.S. military bases in Japan.

Oil Threatens Decades of Indigenous-Led Conservation in the Ecuadorian Amazon
A state-owned oil company is exploiting loopholes of a project that has been key to safeguarding Ecuador's rainforest.