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As We Fight for Those Living in Palestine, Let’s Remember Those Who Were Lost
Activists gathered to honor writer, professor and activist Refaat Alareer, and to deepen commitment to a free Palestine.
22 States to Ring In New Year With Minimum Wage Increases
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour hasn't changed since 2009.
We Won’t Have True Reproductive Justice Until Palestine Is Free
A basic tenet of reproductive justice is the right to choose the circumstances in which to have and raise children.
Will Maine Become the Second State to Disqualify Trump From the Ballot?
Should Trump become the GOP nominee, disqualification in purple Maine would likely affect the Electoral College tally.
Israel Expands Assault on Gaza After the US Weakens UN Resolution
The Israeli military has killed more than 250 people in the besieged Palestinian territory over the past 24 hours.
Israel Kills at Least 100 Palestinians in Christmas Eve Attacks
Several people remained under rubble as of Christmas morning after Israeli airstrikes.
Iowa’s Republican Governor Opts Out of Summer Food Program for Kids
Gov. Kim Reynolds' statement on rejecting the federal funding focused more on childhood obesity than food insecurity.
2023 Saw a Growing Pro-Democracy Movement Win Voting Access Gains
State lawmakers have been pushed to make pro-democracy reforms in the absence of federal legislation to protect voters.
Christmas Wishes for “Peace on Earth” Are Empty Without Ceasefire in Gaza
How can so many US Christians sing “peace on Earth” without opposing US support for the genocide unfolding in Gaza?
Clinging to Whiteness Offers False Safety — True Liberation Requires Upending It
Racism must be understood as systemic to challenge white people’s claims to being “innocent” in a racist society.