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Human Rights Defenders Slam Nomination of Elliott Abrams to Diplomacy Panel
Biden nominated Abrams, who has defended death squads and interventions, to serve on a bipartisan diplomacy commission.
“Fascists Go Home!”: Philadelphians Reject Far Right “Moms for Liberty”
Over 50 local and national organizations joined to counter the harmful messaging from the far right group's conference.
Protests Erupt in Florida After Anti-Immigrant Law Goes Into Effect
Under the law, Florida no longer recognizes driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants from other states.
In 2016, Trump Said Indicted Candidates Should Be Barred From Running for POTUS
Trump, who has been indicted in two different jurisdictions so far, is running for president in 2024.
Daniel Ellsberg Warned Crisis Over Ukraine and Taiwan Could Lead to Nuclear War
Ellsberg revealed the U.S. drew up plans to attack China with nuclear weapons during the 1958 Taiwan Strait Crisis.
In Brutal Summer Heat, Prisoners Say Their Cells Are Like “Stifling Hot Coffins”
Days of extreme heat without access to enough water and cooled air become deadlier for an aging prison population.
Report: Trump Pressured Arizona Officials to Overturn 2020 Election
It's unclear whether the DOJ has contacted the former governor regarding his conversation with Trump.
Israel Launches Largest Aerial Attack on West Bank in Nearly Two Decades
At least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured, drawing alarm from human rights groups and the UN.
New Law Aims to Protect Pregnant Workers, But Our Safety Knowledge Falls Short
Experts say not enough is known about which work circumstances and chemical exposures are dangerous for pregnant people.
Judges in Kentucky and Tennessee Block Gender-Affirming Care Bans
Two judges handed down opinions thoroughly debunking anti-trans talking points within hours of each other.