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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.
VP Candidates Vance and Walz Offer Stark Contrast on Voting Rights
Walz signed bills expanding voting access, while Vance has argued parents should get more votes for their kids.
Students and Educators Are Joining Forces to Fight Book Bans Across the US
Experts say protecting literary freedom relies on organized parents, kids and educators asserting their power.
The US Government Has Abandoned Us to Endless COVID. We Can Do Better.
The pandemic isn’t over. Why is it so hard to find accurate information about it?