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Israel Isn’t Entitled to “Self-Defense” Against the People Under Its Occupation
Biden is claiming that Israel’s war crimes against Palestinian civilians are justified in the name of “self-defense.”
California Trial of Universal Basic Income Inspires More Cities to Follow Suit
More and more municipalities are showing interest in reimagining how to ensure economic stability for their residents.
A New Group of Mega-Donors Now Holds Influence Over the GOP Thanks to Trump
Former President Donald Trump has activated a new set of mega-donors who were not previously big spenders in politics.
Upcoming Supreme Court Case Could Lead to Weakening of Gun Control Nationwide
The case could result in a broad expansion of an individual's right to carry a firearm in public.
US-Made Border Crisis Persists Despite Biden’s About-Face on Refugee Cap
Biden’s continuation of Trump’s asylum policies is perpetuating the humanitarian crisis at the border.
Military-Industrial Complex Exerts Powerful Influence on Biden’s Foreign Policy
Defense firms have spent about $127 million a year on lobbyists, and $25 million per election on campaign donations.
125 Democrats Say Military Aid to Israel Shouldn’t Depend on Human Rights Record
The House representatives’ letter implies that any reduction in aid on human rights grounds would open Israel to attack.
Drug Raids Killed Andrew Brown Jr., Breonna Taylor. Advocates Say: Enough.
Decriminalizing some drugs isn't enough, say activists. We must also rethink racist policing of people selling drugs.
Commission Finds Anti-Black Police Violence Constitutes Crimes Against Humanity
Twelve experts found that both U.S. law and police practices do not comply with international law.
Extractive Companies Privatize Repression and Counterinsurgency in the Americas
As resistance to fossil fuels grows, private militaries have become a lucrative business, especially in Latin America.