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Gender-Affirming Care Waitlists Grow as Transgender Refugees Flock to New Mexico
As nearly half of U.S. states restrict gender-affirming care, trans people are relocating to states that protect access.

Biden Officials Dismiss Conditions on Israel as US Prepares $14B in Military Aid
Biden administration officials claim they have no practical leverage to influence the Israeli government.

In Historic First, Public Power Will Be on the Ballot in Maine
Maine’s ballot on Tuesday will ask voters to decide whether they want a public takeover of the state's power grid.

This Weekend’s DC Protest Was Largest Pro-Palestine Mobilization in US History
“We feel that there is a turning point and that the liberation of Palestine is inevitable,” one protester said.

Republican Presidential Hopefuls Burn Through Cash to Shrink Trump’s Huge Lead
Trump is the clear frontrunner for the 2024 GOP nomination, with about 59 percent support among Republican voters.

Stop Cop City Activists Plan Mass Return to Weelaunee Forest
The mass mobilization against the military-style 85-acre police training facility will take place November 10-13.

Last Minute Spending Pours Into Ohio Abortion Ballot Measure Campaign
Outside groups are spending tens of millions of dollars to shape the outcome of the nationally watched election.

Toyota Gives Workers a Raise Days After UAW Reaches Historic Deal With Big 3
“They did it now because the company knows we're coming for them,” UAW President Shawn Fain said in response.

Harassment of Palestinian Students and Staff Is Spreading in US Grade Schools
Schools are proving ill-equipped to protect students who have experienced increased bullying and harassment.

Israel Strikes Ambulance Convoy Carrying Critically Wounded Patients in Gaza
Health officials say that the strike hit a medical convoy that was carrying patients who were being transported south.