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Republicans Pass Impeachment Measure Against DHS Head Alejandro Mayorkas
Mayorkas is the first nonpresidential executive branch official to be impeached since 1876.
“Back to Normal” Pandemic Policies Are Harming Those Most in Need of Protection
Public health advocates in California and Oregon fear contagion as public schools implement relaxed COVID policies.
Ending Genocide Is an Individual Commitment, But We Enact That Goal Collectively
Activist Harsha Walia discusses Palestine solidarity work in Vancouver and how movements can sustain their momentum.
US Is Breaking at Least 6 Laws With Assistance to Israel, Veterans’ Group Says
Every person involved in arms transfers to Israel at the State Department is culpable, Veterans for Peace says.
Tennessee State Legislature Passes Bill to Allow LGBTQ Marriage Discrimination
The bill would also allow government officials to deny marriage rights to interracial couples, critics warn.
Michigan’s Historic “Right-to-Work” Repeal Goes Into Effect
Michigan is the first state in nearly 60 years to repeal the anti-union law.
Wyoming Bill Could Weaponize Child Protective Services Against Trans Youth
House Bill 156 raises concerns that transgender youth could be removed from affirming parents in the state.
Absent Union Representation, NYC Nail Salon Workers Are Organizing Themselves
A New York bill would give nail technicians a seat at the table to promote sector-wide workplace changes.
Senate Passes Bill to Defund UNRWA as Israel Assaults Last “Safe” Place in Gaza
Sen. Bernie Sanders was the only senator to vote against the bill’s passage in all 10 procedural votes it underwent.
Trump Files Request to Supreme Court for Stay on “Presidential Immunity” Ruling
Special counsel Jack Smith has until February 20 to respond to Trump’s brief.