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Biden Doubles Down on Candidacy as New Campaign Implores Him to Drop Out
At a Wisconsin rally and in a sit-down interview, Biden refused to heed growing calls for him to “pass the torch.”
Kant’s Ideas Shaped Human Rights Theories. How Do We Contend With His Racism?
The anti-Black ideas within Immanuel Kant’s philosophy show how liberalism and racism are closely intertwined.
Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Second-Trimester Abortion Ban
In a 5-1 ruling striking down two laws, the court found that the state constitution protects the right to abortion.
SCOTUS Ruling Sets Stage for Battle Over Camping Bans Against Unhoused People
More people become unhoused every day, and criminalization makes the problem worse. But cities have a choice.
Current Population of Gaza Is 200k Lower Than Projected 2.3 Million, UN Finds
The sharp decline is reflective of the speed and brutality of Israel’s genocidal siege and ethnic cleansing.
Labour’s Historic Majority in UK Reflects Disenchantment With Conservatives
Labour won a commanding majority but with historically low voter turnout and no guarantee whether its hold will last.
Calls for Biden to Step Aside Grow as Major Donors Threaten to Withhold Funds
Donors and Democrats say the stakes are far too high to continue running a candidate who they say will certainly lose.
Analysis: Climate Crisis Made Heat Wave Hitting Western US 5 Times More Likely
Some areas will experience record high temperatures, including Las Vegas, which could exceed 117 degrees this weekend.
New Research Links Common Foods to Higher Levels of PFAS in the Body
Meanwhile, another new study showed that these “forever chemicals” can be absorbed through the skin.
Israeli Treatment Described by Freed Gaza Detainees Violates International Law
Released Palestinians say they experienced torture behind bars, including frequent beatings and sleep deprivation.