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Australians Vote Down Referendum to Recognize Indigenous Groups in Constitution
Aboriginal groups mourned the proposal, which would have created an advisory body to advocate for them in government.

“I Lived All My Life as Collateral Damage,” Says Palestinian Activist
Activist Majed Abusalama calls for strikes and mass action across the globe to stop Israel's genocide of Palestinians.

A Worker-Driven Model for Protecting Labor Rights Is Successful — and Expanding
Unlike corporate models, “worker-driven social responsibility” puts workers at the center of protecting their rights.

Gaza Is a Prison Under Siege. This Is My Letter to the World Outside.
Ahmed Abu Artema, a founder of the Great March of Return, on facing Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza.

The US Government Has Abandoned the Nation’s Poor
Poverty is a policy choice — one the U.S. continues to make despite the suffering of millions.

The Real US Intelligence Failure? Letting Israel Turn Gaza Into a Prison.
For years, U.S. officials have known that dire conditions in Gaza would lead to violence. They did nothing.

Amid Gaza War, US Officials Told Not to Use Words Like “De-Escalation/Ceasefire”
As Israel bombarded Gaza, State Department staff were told to avoid phrases like “end to violence” and “restoring calm.”

After Historic Strike, Unions Reach Tentative Deal With Kaiser Permanente
Workers secured a victory after the largest health care strike in U.S. history, protesting staff shortages and low pay.

“Coming Out” Isn’t an Option for Every LGBTQ Person. Some of Us “Invite In.”
It’s vital for queer communities to hold non-shaming space for people living outside the “coming out” paradigm.

Donald Trump and Stephen Miller Exploit Gaza Crisis to Push Muslim Travel Ban
Immigrant rights groups say Trump's escalating rhetoric is increasing the risk of white nationalist violence.