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Virginia “Voting Rights Restoration” Process May Be a Form of Voter Suppression
“Modern voter suppression is like death by a million cuts,” one voting rights advocate told Truthout.
Abortion Rights Advocates See Ohio Election as a “Real Test” for Democracy
This will be a bellwether to see how much voters see through disinformation, says one reproductive rights advocate.
“Ceasefire” Shouldn’t Be a Controversial Word
The world watches in horror as U.S. leaders — defying protesting constituents — normalize the genocide of Palestinians.
New Report Reveals Big Oil’s Playbook to Silence Climate Protests
The report estimates that 60 percent of U.S. oil and gas production is now safeguarded by anti-protest laws.
Dissenting Memo From State Dept Criticizes Biden Response to Israel’s Attacks
“We must publicly criticize Israel’s violations of international norms,” the dissenting memo states.
Survivors Speak Out as Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Gun Rights Case
The decision could deny gun possession to those with domestic violence restraining orders against them.
Black Labor Powered Reconstruction’s Fight for Democracy. It Can Do It Again.
Collective actions led by Black labor historically pushed moderates to meet radical demands and continue to do so.
Palestine Solidarity Activists Block Boeing’s Doors to Stop Delivery of Bombs
“Until Congress blocks the bombs, we will,” said the coalition of activists at the manufacturing plant in Missouri.
Jewish Voice for Peace Takes Over Statue of Liberty in Protest for Ceasefire
“As long as the people of Gaza are screaming, we need to yell louder,” artist and activist Nan Goldin said at the event.
David Axelrod Tells Biden He Should Drop Out of 2024 Presidential Race
“The stakes of miscalculation here are too dramatic to ignore,” Axelrod said, urging Biden to reconsider his 2024 run.