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Spurned by the DNC, the Uncommitted Movement Is Staging a Sit-In for Palestine
If Democrats won't let a Palestinian speak at the convention, it's futile to expect a policy shift, said a spokesperson.
Arkansas Supreme Court Disqualifies Abortion Amendment From November Ballot
The state has one of the strictest abortion bans in the US, with abortion care allowed only in medical emergencies.
Hundreds of Police Smother Palestine Solidarity Protests Outside DNC
Police have managed to make dozens of arrests despite protests remaining largely peaceful.
Insurance Company AXA Divests From Israel’s Banks and Largest Arms Manufacturer
Organizers for the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement celebrated but urged the campaign to keep pressure up.
Israel Is Evacuating Palestinians From Safe Zones With Critical Water Wells
Israel’s ground assault is now so widespread that Palestinians have no escape from the front line.
DNC Tells Uncommitted Delegates There Won’t Be Any Pro-Palestinian Speaker
Uncommitted called it a betrayal of the party platform that claims it values “Israelis and Palestinian lives equally.”
Report: RFK Jr. Expected to End Presidential Bid and Endorse Trump
It’s unclear how the anticipated suspension of Kennedy's campaign and his endorsement of Trump will affect the race.
As Walz Accepted VP Nom, Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Staged a Sit-In
Walz talked about his life and background, laying out his progressive credentials against Trump and Project 2025.
Israel “Systematically” Uses Gaza Children as Human Shields, Rights Group Finds
Israeli troops have forced children to strip and walk in front of Israeli tanks to avoid getting targeted.
Panelists on Abortion Ballot Initiatives Optimistic About Passage of Measures
The panelists also noted that the longer abortion bans remain in place, “the more horror stories we hear.”