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Report Downgrades US Civic Rating to “Obstructed” Due to Trump’s Actions
Trump has “triggered a wave of measures undermining democratic institutions and civic freedoms,” the group said.
New Orleans Resists ICE Invasion Despite Surveillance and State Repression
Before ICE descended on New Orleans, GOP lawmakers made it a crime to interfere with immigration enforcement.
Lawsuit: White House Pushed Apple to Remove ICE Tracking App From Store
Several Trump officials made unsubstantiated claims that the app encouraged or led to violent outcomes.
Human Rights Group Warns US Allies Against Complicity in Trump’s Boat Strikes
It’s not enough to accept US assurances that it’s not using shared intelligence for unlawful strikes, the group said.
Israel Reportedly Spying on American Troops at US Base Monitoring Gaza Ceasefire
The base’s commander apparently had to summon his Israeli counterpart to demand an end to the practice.
Why Walmart Wants to See the Starbucks Barista Strike Fail
Corporations far beyond Starbucks want to keep baristas out of unions.
Israeli Ministers Wear Noose Pins to Symbolize Support for Killing Palestinians
The pins resemble the hostage pins that Israeli leaders have worn throughout the Gaza genocide.
Trump’s EPA Nearly Doubles Amount of Formaldehyde Considered “Safe” to Inhale
Formaldehyde is a widespread pollutant that causes far more cancer than any other chemical in the air.
After Gutting Medicaid and SNAP, Mike Johnson Touts $901B Military Budget Plan
The bill would authorize $8 billion more in US military spending than Trump asked for in his 2026 budget request.
ACA and Medicare for All Polls Reveal Voters Back Publicly Funded Health Care
The Affordable Care Act has received 50 percent or higher approval ratings since 2019.