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Trump’s Education Agenda for Teachers: Sanitize US History or Leave the Field
Teachers fear Trump may use federal funding as a bludgeon to push “uncritical race theory” on K-12 schools and colleges.
Here’s What Trump Can — and Can’t — Do to Disrupt Los Angeles Wildfire Aid
Experts say it would be hard for Trump to revoke FEMA funding, but Congress could slow down California’s recovery.
Los Angeles Fires Underscore Activists’ Call: Make Polluters Pay for Disasters
In New York, a “Superfund” law makes fossil fuel firms pay for aid in climate disasters. Could California do the same?
MT Anti-Trans Bill Would Lay Groundwork for Dangerous Legal Precedent If Passed
The legislation would criminalize parents for letting a child access gender-affirming procedures and hormone therapy.
Tlaib Reiterates Call for Arms Embargo as Israel Continues Killings in Gaza
A ceasefire deal may be in place, but Israel’s violence against Palestinians continues to rage on.
Milwaukee Meteorologist Fired for Calling Elon Musk’s Gesture a “Nazi Salute”
Musk has promoted antisemitic and white nationalist content online, and has endorsed a neo-Nazi party in Germany.
At Least 214 Babies Born in Gaza During Genocide Were Killed by Israeli Forces
Israeli forces killed a total of over 800 babies under a year old in the genocide, Gaza officials said.
Trump’s Blitz on Immigration Aimed to Overwhelm. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Executive orders Trump issued in his first days in office violate both the Constitution and several US laws.
DOJ Halts All Civil Rights Cases Following Trump’s Directives
Trump “is quickly implementing Project 2025 and is targeting all minorities,” said researcher Allison Chapman.
Betrayed by US Again, Afghan Evacuees Stranded After Refugee Program Suspension
About 1,600 Afghans approved to come to the US are now in limbo as the State Department cancels travel plans.