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AZ GOP Passes Measure to End Residents’ Right to Vote on Retaining Justices
The measure would have to be approved by voters in the fall election before it can become constitutional law.
Indigenous-Led Effort Changes Illinois School Curriculum to Cover Native History
“We've never ever given up the right to exist,” says Native scholar Megan Bang, who helped move the law forward.
Black Neighborhoods Are Preparing for Scorching Summer Temperatures
Black communities are prioritizing their well-being by leading heat preparation workshops, sharing resources, and more.
Experts Pour Cold Water on Trump and Johnson’s Scheme to “Subvert” Conviction
“We have to overturn this,” Trump reportedly told the House Speaker during a phone call.
93 Nations Support ICC as Israel Faces Charges for War Crimes in Gaza
The 93 countries cited separate statements from the International Criminal Court defending its mandate for independence.
Trump Uses Conviction to Fundraise After Millions of Donations Go to Legal Costs
From January to April of this year alone, Trump’s political operation covered more than $20 million of legal fees.
G7 Countries Spend 62 Times More on Military Than Humanitarian Aid
Amid historic levels of forced displacement due to armed conflict, G7 countries' military spending has hit record highs.
93 Countries Back ICC Probe Into Israeli War Crimes in Gaza
The US has been working behind the scenes to block the ICC from issuing arrest warrants targeting Israeli officials.
GOP Attorneys General Seeking to Block Climate Lawsuits Are Funded by Big Oil
Many donors are also being sued for deceiving the public about the role of fossil fuels in the climate crisis.
Public Sector Workers in Virginia Schools Win Collective Bargaining Rights
While unions were not illegal, until 2021 they had no collective bargaining rights in the state.