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Hospitals in Northern Gaza Call Israel’s Evacuation Order an “Impossible” Task
Moving patients in critical care out of the region means risking their lives, hospital administrators say.

El Paso Residents Say “Border Crisis” Is Manufactured, Reject Militarization
Border militarization, not immigration, is what is making El Paso unsafe, residents say.

Over 2,700 Wildfires Reported in the Amazon in the First 11 Days of October
Indigenous tribes in the region call on the Brazilian government to declare a climate emergency.

ICC Should Investigate Netanyahu for War Crimes, Spanish Minister Says
Israeli officials have admitted that the assault on Gaza is primarily geared toward inflicting massive damage.

Facing Racism and Dire Mismanagement, Alabamans Got Their Water Board Removed
An expert has been appointed to take over Prichard's embattled water board after it defaulted on a $55 million loan.

Australians Vote Down Referendum to Recognize Indigenous Groups in Constitution
Aboriginal groups mourned the proposal, which would have created an advisory body to advocate for them in government.

“I Lived All My Life as Collateral Damage,” Says Palestinian Activist
Activist Majed Abusalama calls for strikes and mass action across the globe to stop Israel's genocide of Palestinians.

Amid Gaza War, US Officials Told Not to Use Words Like “De-Escalation/Ceasefire”
As Israel bombarded Gaza, State Department staff were told to avoid phrases like “end to violence” and “restoring calm.”

After Historic Strike, Unions Reach Tentative Deal With Kaiser Permanente
Workers secured a victory after the largest health care strike in U.S. history, protesting staff shortages and low pay.

Donald Trump and Stephen Miller Exploit Gaza Crisis to Push Muslim Travel Ban
Immigrant rights groups say Trump's escalating rhetoric is increasing the risk of white nationalist violence.