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Hospitals Should Be Places of Healing — Not Military Targets
With US funding, Israel is invading, bombing and destroying hospitals in Gaza and the West Bank.
12 Years After Degrading Mass Strip Search, Women in Prison Won $1.4M Settlement
The settlement is far larger than others of its kind and represents a win for Fourth Amendment rights behind bars.
UN: Child Deaths in Gaza Set to Surge If Israel’s War and Blockade Continue
Israel recently blocked a shipment of United Nations food aid, intended to feed over a million Gazans for a month.
Eviction Filings in Major Texas Cities Soar Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Legal aid groups and housing advocates say there simply aren’t enough lawyers to keep up with eviction filings.
Egypt’s Sinai Construction Enables Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza
Palestinians need a respite from Israel's brutality, but mass displacement into the Sinai would be a catastrophe.
Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gunmakers Could Drive Manufacturers Into Bankruptcy
According to the lawsuit, feeding demand for illegal weapons is central to the industry's business model.
Palestine Lawyer at ICJ Says US Continues to Shield Israel From Accountability
The US has shown it is willing to go “very far indeed” in disregarding international law, said attorney Paul Reichler.
Six Years Into Rent Strike, Tenants Union Will Battle Landlord in LA Court
The Hillside Villa Tenants Association is engaged in one of the longest rent strikes in the history of Los Angeles.
Tiny Particles of Plastic Now Pollute Our Food, Water and Even the Clouds
From the deep ocean to the sky, microplastics are now everywhere, and fossil fuel firms are still ramping up production.
In “Direct Attack” on Labor Movement, Amazon Claims NLRB Is Unconstitutional
Amazon's recent court filing suggests that it is seeking to dismantle the federal agency tasked with protecting workers.