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As DNC Kicks Off, Palestine Solidarity Activists Look to 1964 for Inspiration
60 years ago, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party forced the Democrats to confront Jim Crow within their own party.
These Billionaires Are Donating Big in 2024 Election to Advance Their Interests
From Christian nationalists to fossil fuel barons, they are using their fortunes to pursue policies that impact us all.
The Right’s Push to Whitewash History Is a Precursor to Fascism
As a new school year begins, we must resist turning schools into right-wing indoctrination centers.
Mass Protests Planned for DNC Spotlight Chicago’s Legacy of Police Repression
Legal advocates say Chicago cops have long targeted protesters as they prepare for a crackdown ahead of the convention.
Kamala Harris Has Gone From Immigration Reformer to Border Hawk. What’s Next?
Immigration is a major concern for voters, and it’s possible Harris may sacrifice migrant rights to win the presidency.
Activists Are Bringing the Heat to the Banks Funding Climate Crisis
The “Summer of Heat” movement is pushing Citibank to divest from fossil fuels. Will the bank listen?
Queer Youth Are Derailing the Controversial Kids Online Safety Act
Worries over censorship and LGBTQ content has lawmakers in both parties casting doubt on the bill.
International Court of Justice Finds That BDS Is Not Just Legal, But Obligatory
The ICJ's ruling found that states have a duty to bring Israeli occupation, colonization and apartheid to an end.
State and Local Efforts to Divest From Israel Are Gaining Steam
Cross-movement coalitions have been vital to the progress of these campaigns to end the transfer of US taxpayer dollars.
Israel Is Torturing Palestinian Prisoners to Death — With US Complicity
Some Israeli leaders are pushing to legalize the torture and rape of Palestinians to avoid accountability.