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Republican’s Bill Would Establish Ten Commandments Monument at Oklahoma Capitol
The state Supreme Court ruled in 2015 that a previous Ten Commandments monument was unconstitutional.
Fossil Fuel Industry Knew About Impending Climate Crisis as Early as 1954
Newly uncovered evidence shows the industry in fact funded research behind a foundational concept in climate science.
Boarding Schools Played a Key Role in Spreading Disease in Native Populations
As many as 40,000 Native kids died while attending boarding school, and thousands of others died after going home sick.
Kata’ib Hezbollah Militia Says It Will Stop Targeting US Forces in Iraq
The move could clear the way for the withdrawal of US soldiers more than two decades after the 2003 invasion.
Governor Vetoes Wisconsin GOP’s Last-Ditch Effort to Keep Gerrymandered Maps
“The people of Wisconsin have lived under some of the most gerrymandered maps in the country for a decade,” Evers said.
Palestinian and Muslim Harvard Students Demand Investigation Into Harassment
“On top of worrying about my family’s safety in Palestine, I’m living in fear of being attacked,” a student said.
Sinema Used $210K of Public Funds on Private Flights as She Axed Paid Leave Bill
Sinema’s office spent $116,000 on private flights in 2023 alone.
Arizona GOP Lawmaker Proposes Ending Presidential Election Vote in the State
The proposal would have to be approved by voters themselves before it can be enacted.
19 Lawmakers Press Blinken on Unapproved Arms Transfers to Israel
"Congress and the American public deserve thorough answers,” the Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren, wrote in a letter.
Warren, Sanders Urge Biden to Go a Step Further on Marijuana and Deschedule It
The Biden administration has taken steps toward loosening restrictions on marijuana, but advocates say it’s not enough.