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House GOP Committee Advances Bill Targeting Social Security and Medicare
Republicans signaled their intention to attach the bill to a must-pass government funding measure.
Panama Hits Activists With Terrorism Charges Over Successful Anti-Mining Protests
Activists in Panama defeated a mining project. Now the state is criminalizing them.
Netanyahu Says Israel’s Goal Is to Wipe Out All Possibility of Palestinian State
This is one of Netanyahu’s clearest statements yet about his goals for Palestine amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Missouri Voters Start Signature Drive to Put Abortion Rights on November Ballot
The amendment would protect abortion access up to “fetal viability,” typically around 22-25 weeks of pregnancy.
AOC: GOP Would Rather Sacrifice Child Labor Laws Than Allow Legal Immigration
Republicans “would rather roll back child labor laws … than allow immigrants into their community,” she said.
Miscarriages in Gaza Have Skyrocketed by 300 Percent Under Israel’s Siege
Every pregnant person in Gaza is at risk of having to undergo delivery in unsafe conditions.
Appeals Court Upholds Block of TX Law Requiring Ratings for School Library Books
“This is a good day for bookstores, readers, and free expression,” plaintiffs said in a joint statement.
Israel Condemned for “Cultural Genocide” After Blowing Up University in Gaza
Israa University said the IDF had occupied the campus for about 70 days before planting and detonating 315 mines.
Oklahoma Bill Would Place Trans Kids in Homes That Don’t Support Their Identity
Oklahoma conservatives have introduced dozens of anti-LGBTQ bills this session.
Johnson to GOP Lawmakers in Louisiana: Ignore Court Order to Draw Black District
Black voters compose a majority in just one of the state’s six districts, despite making up a third of the population.