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Attempted Book Bans Last Year Targeted More Than 4,240 Titles, an All-Time High
There is “absolute evidence” of an effort “to remove particular books,” an American Library Association official said.
IDF Reportedly Kills 20, Injures Over 150 More Waiting for Aid in Northern Gaza
Prior to Thursday's attack, Gaza authorities estimated that Israeli forces killed at least 400 people waiting for aid.
Indigenous Farmworkers Forge New Fronts for Labor Struggle in Washington State
A farmworkers union is building local and global solidarity as it fights back against big growers in Washington state.
FBI Raids California Prison Facing 63 Lawsuits Over Systemic Sexual Abuse
Four days after 12 lawsuits alleged abuses by 23 prison employees, the FBI raided the prison known as “the rape club.”
Arkansas Lawmakers Want to Roll Back Transgender-Friendly License Policy
“This proposed policy seeks to erase the existence of non-binary and intersex Arkansans,” the ACLU of Arkansas said.
Israeli Parliament’s 2024 Budget Approval “Guarantees Continuation of War”
Meanwhile, Israeli forces killed seven Palestinians and wounded 86 others after opening fire on a group waiting for aid.
Right-Wing NC Governor Candidate Mark Robinson Down 2 Points From Dem Opponent
Mark Robinson, the GOP candidate, is a Holocaust denier who has previously disparaged women and LGBTQ people.
Georgia Judge Dismisses 6 Charges in Trump’s Election Subversion Case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can re-pursue the charges, the judge presiding over the case said.
Alabama Turmoil Has Ripple Effect on Those Seeking IVF in Red States
So-called fetal personhood laws, which could be used to criminalize the procedure, remain on the books in 11 states.
Sanders Introduces Bill to Establish 32-Hour Workweek in US With No Loss of Pay
Major labor unions, including the UAW and the AFL-CIO, have endorsed the new legislation.