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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case That Could Upend “Roe v. Wade”
A lower court's ruling in 2019 found that Mississippi's abortion restrictions were incongruent with federal precedent.
Biden Push for $735 Million Weapons Sale to Israel Amid Onslaught Sparks Outrage
The Biden admin notified Congress of the sale on May 5, just days before Israeli forces began their bombardment of Gaza.
South Carolina Can Now Execute People on Death Row by Firing Squad
Opponents of the new law decried it, saying the death penalty should be banned outright given its racist history.
Trump Plans to Resume His Infamous Rallies in June
As his social media bans remain in place, Trump's rallies could become the main way for him to push his message.
Sanders Calls for “Hard Look” at Billions in Annual US Military Aid to Israel
“It is illegal for U.S. aid to support human rights violations,” tweeted Senator Sanders.
Israeli Bombs Destroy Gaza Media Center, Take Out AP, Al Jazeera and Others
Israel destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed media outlets on Saturday.
Activists Push for Charges to Be Dropped Against Demonstrators for Black Lives
At least 363 protesters still face federal charges.
Pharma-Backed Dark Money Group Attacks House Democrats’ Lower Drug Pricing Plan
The American Action Network is pouring millions into a TV, digital advertising and phone campaign attacking H.R. 3.
Trump Officials Used Secret Terrorism Unit to Question Lawyers at Border
Trump officials cited conspiracies about antifa to justify interrogating immigration lawyers.
COVID Has Catalyzed a Wave of Tenant Organizing That Was Long Overdue
A growing tenants’ rights movement in the U.S. encourages tenants to form unions to collectively bargain with landlords.