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Israeli Deputy Speaker Nissim Vaturi Sparks Outrage With Disturbing Call
Israeli Deputy Speaker Nissim Vaturi faces backlash for advocating a more brutal approach to the war on Gaza.
Colorado Judge Labels Trump’s Actions as Insurrection
Colorado judge rules Trump engaged in insurrection, but a technicality permits his 2024 presidential ballot eligibility.
The Story Behind the Abortion Win in Ohio Offers Important Insights for 2024
The abortion rights victory in Ohio this month resulted from years of thoughtful organizing and relationship building.
Alumni Withhold Donations Over University Repression of Pro-Palestine Protests
“Columbia is punishing students for protesting ... ethnic cleansing and genocide,” reads a letter from 2,000+ graduates.
Texas Education Officials Reject Textbooks Over Climate Science
Some board members also objected to textbooks that did not include alternatives to the theory of evolution.
Climate Change Poses a Unique Threat to Women and LGBTQ People, Report Shows
The report includes evidence bolstering the many links between the climate crisis and reproductive health.
Despite State Bans, Police Continue to Shackle Pregnant People in Custody
U.S. jails admit roughly 55,000 pregnant people each year.
Priced Out and Fed Up, Tenants Demand a National Renters Bill of Rights
As affordable housing dwindles, renters are calling for federal protections against price-gouging corporate landlords.
House Democrat Says Family Ties to Holocaust Led Her to Demand Gaza Ceasefire
Rep. Becca Balint is one of 33 members of Congress who have now called for a ceasefire.
Palestinians File Emergency Motion to Block US Aid for Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
A federal lawsuit accuses Biden, Blinken and Austin of failure to prevent genocide and complicity in genocide.