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Arizona Evicts a Saudi Alfalfa Farm, But the Thirsty Crop Isn’t Going Anywhere
Water-guzzling alfalfa farms pose a growing threat to Arizona's future as water resources dwindle.
Israeli and Palestinian Death Tolls Skyrocket on Second Day of Fighting
At least 370 Palestinians and over 600 Israelis have now been killed in the escalating violence.
Georgia Prosecutor Refuses to Charge State Troopers Who Killed Tortuguita
The DA will not press charges despite autopsy evidence that Terán had their hands raised and did not fire on police.
Police and Prison Guards in Maine Are Committing Abuses With Terrifying Impunity
Maine’s attorney general's office hasn't acknowledged an unjustified use of deadly police force since 1990.
Medicare Is in Desperate Need of Modernization and Expansion — Not Privatization
Monetizing Medicare and Medicaid undermines coverage for those who need it most.
This Law Gives Prosecutors Power to Undo Decades of Harsh or Racist Sentencing
Nearly 850 people, mostly Black men, have been freed after their state passed Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing laws.
United Auto Workers Announce Major Progress in Big 3 Strike Negotiations
UAW President Shawn Fain announced several significant concessions by GM, Ford and Stellantis in a Facebook Live video.
Corporate Lobbyists Are Breaking Spending Records in 2023
Corporations have spent more on lobbying in the first half of 2023 than they did in the same period any year prior.
Palestinian Resistance in Gaza Launches Historic Surprise Attack on Israel
Israeli PM Netanyahu declared a state of war after convoys of Palestinian fighters breached the Gaza border fence.
Banned Black History Can Teach Us How to Fight Right-Wing School Censorship
As “Banned Books Week” comes to a close, it’s crucial to acknowledge right-wing censorship’s deep roots in U.S. history.