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Senator’s Letter Exposes Disturbing Extent of Phone Surveillance Program
Information privacy advocates are demanding Congress open an inquiry into the program formerly known as Hemisphere.
LA Sheriff Promised Reform and Accountability. Critics See Neither a Year Later.
After decades of broken promises and empty rhetoric, reform advocates have reason to be skeptical.
SC Republicans Introduce Bills That Would “Severely Restrict” Trans People
“[These bills] would significantly restrict trans people's ability to travel and exist publicly,” a trans activist said.
Colorado Supreme Court Agrees to Hear 14th Amendment Case to Disqualify Trump
A district court judge last week ruled Trump was an insurrectionist but could still run for president.
Faculty at 23 California State University Campuses Prepare to Strike
The last time the California Faculty Association went on strike was in 2011.
Israel-Hamas Pause Is Not Enough Say Progressives, We Need a Permanent Ceasefire
"The genocide of Palestinians in Gaza can’t just be put on 'pause'; it must be stopped," said Jewish Voice for Peace.
Bernie Sanders Invites Pharma CEOs to Testify on High Drug Prices
"The American people have a right to know why it is that they pay the highest prices in the world," said Bernie Sanders.
Florida Bill Aims to Mandate “Don’t Say Gay” in Many Workplaces
HB 599 would also likely destroy all LGBTQ+ nonprofits in the state.
Biden Approval Hits Low With 70 Percent of Young Voters Opposing His Gaza Policy
Biden's approval among voters aged 18 to 34 has dropped 15 points since September, down to just 31 percent.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over “Wildly Gerrymandered” Maps
The state Supreme Court will issue a ruling on the legality of the maps sometime in early 2024, well ahead of elections.