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Racial Harassment of Students Ignored by Trump’s Department of Education
Records filed in court cases show that most complaints filed by families have been dismissed without investigation.
Gaza Will Mark Christmas With Silent Bells, Frozen Nights, and Grief
Christmas is due to arrive without lights and without warmth, burdened by the memory of a war that has not truly ended.
Hawai‘i Has a Rare Opportunity to Reclaim Land From the US Military
The US military is abusing Hawaiian land. Will residents be able to exert Indigenous sovereignty and get it back?
Amid Southern US Raids, Who’s Making Money Off Border Patrol and ICE Contracts?
Contracts for companies based in North Carolina and Louisiana total more than $341 million for fiscal years 2025-2026.
Children Are Dying of Cold Exposure as Winter Hits Gaza
Israel has continued to restrict the entry of tents, tarps, and blankets into Gaza amid the bone-chilling rains.
US Relied on Illegal Sanctions to Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker
US armed forces' seizure of the oil tanker constituted an unlawful use of force in violation of the UN Charter.
Trump’s Monroe Doctrine 2.0 Outlines Imperial Intentions for Latin America
The administration's National Security Strategy signals a return to more outwardly interventionist policies.
Will Nursing Home Chain Be Off the Hook for Paying Injury and Death Settlements?
A private equity-owned chain aims to use the bankruptcy process to avoid obligations to residents and workers.
Trump SNAP and Medicaid Crisis Will Hit Hardest States That Cut Their Own Taxes
Twenty-six states that cut or terminated income taxes since 2021 may not have the revenue to continue the programs.
Medicare Advantage Companies Focus on Profits Over Care as Open Enrollment Ends
Even recent feeble reforms have been rolled back when Trump appointees took the reins.