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Big Tech Data Centers Compound Decades of Environmental Racism in the South
The American South has long been a site of both corporate extraction and fierce political resistance.
Amnesty Calls for States to “Pull the Plug” on Economy Backing Israel’s Genocide
Firms like Palantir have provided key services supporting Israeli forces’ slaughter of Palestinians, the group said.
Democrats File Resolution to Stop US Strikes on Boats in Caribbean
The resolution calls for the US to stop engaging in military hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Research Suggests Climate Change May Have Killed Over 16K in Europe This Summer
“If we … continue burning fossil fuels, these deaths will only increase,” warned a climatologist.
US Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire for Sixth Time, as Death Toll Tops 65,000
The US said that the resolution “fails to condemn Hamas or recognize Israel’s right to defend itself.”
DHS Arrests Dozens, Including Elected Officials, at New York City ICE Jail
Comptroller Brad Lander said he’d been there more than a dozen times, and every time he had “seen a lawless abduction.”
Military Weighs Using Charlie Kirk’s “Legacy” to Recruit Soldiers
The Pentagon is reportedly considering using Turning Point USA chapters as potential military recruitment centers.
Ed. Department Will Work With Right-Wing Groups to Push “Patriotic Education”
Critics point out that the federal government has been barred from seeking to influence or direct curricula since 1970.
JD Vance Jokes About US Vessel Strikes: “I Wouldn’t Go Fishing Right Now”
Critics noted his remark seems to further the notion that the US is targeting civilians.
GOP Censure of Ilhan Omar Fails by 1 Vote After Democrats Maneuver Against It
The resolution was introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, who has repeatedly attacked Omar for her faith and Somali origin.