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Biden Approves New $680 Million Arms Sale to Israel, Despite Lebanon Ceasefire
The sale is moving along despite the beginning of a ceasefire between the Israeli military and Hezbollah this week.
The Right Has a 150-Page Battle Plan to Shut Down Progressive Civil Society
Attacks on Palestine solidarity are the opening salvo in the right’s stated plan to suppress social justice groups.
Trump Picks “Herd Immunity” Proponent Jay Bhattacharya to Lead NIH
So-called herd immunity would have undoubtedly led to more deaths during the pandemic.
Israel Fired on Journalists in Lebanon Just Hours After Ceasefire Began
Israel’s attack on the journalists marks the first violation of the ceasefire, a press group said.
French Foreign Ministry Says It Won’t Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu
This comes a day after the prime minister said France would uphold the arrest warrants for top Israeli officials.
How the Proposed Bathroom Ban on Federal Properties Could Impact Trans Folks
Experts weigh in on whether such such a ban is even legal, and if passed, how it would be enforced.
Trump Transition Can Raise Unlimited Funds From Private Donors, Per Agreement
The agreement could potentially allow donors to pay for access to Trump.
“My Pen Is My Weapon Against the Occupation”: Palestinian Writers Resist Israel
“Read Palestine Week” frames reading and learning about Palestine as acts of solidarity against Israel’s genocide.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Take More Action on Cannabis Before Leaving Office
The president “has the opportunity to further reduce the harms of marijuana’s criminalization,” the lawmakers said.
Private Prison Contractor Sues to Block California’s Health Inspections
GEO Group aims to strike down a state law allowing local public health officials to inspect immigration jails.