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New Legislation Targets Birthright Citizenship in Territories Like Puerto Rico
The bill would create “a subclass of people who can be discriminated against” in US territories, says a legal scholar.
Palestinian Activist Mohsen Mahdawi Faces Threat of Deportation — Again
A three-judge federal appeals panel overturned the lower court ruling that had freed Mahdawi from ICE custody.
The AI Boom Is a Corporate Project. It Can Be Disrupted
“A lot of people are really sitting up and pushing back," says Brian Merchant.
A New Report Reveals Key Details About the US’s Bombing of Minab School
The neighborhood was bombed a second time while families and rescuers were still on the ground.
Izzy Aly Spent 6 Months in ICE Jail. Now He’s Fighting to End Detention.
Immigration policing “is not something to stay quiet about, even as one of the intended targets,” says Aly.
Trump Admin’s War on ICC Isn’t About US Sovereignty — It’s About Impunity
“To this administration, law itself is the enemy,” and it’s trying to do abroad what it’s doing at home, says an expert.
US Continues to Escalate War on Iran With Ninth Straight Night of Attacks
Iranian authorities say at least 41 Iranians have been killed and 408 wounded this month in US strikes.
Backing for UBI Is Growing. Let’s Push for the Most Progressive Version of It.
Universal basic income is not a panacea, and some versions are libertarian — but a good version is worth fighting for.
Florida Farmworkers Exposed to Scorching Heat and Pesticides
Gov. Ron DeSantis banned local governments from implementing heat protections for outdoor workers two years ago.
Many Call Authoritarianism “Un-American.” 250 Years of History Show Otherwise.
A group of Indigenous scholars are countering erasures in US history in Rebecca Nagle’s new “First America” podcast.