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Union Filings Increased by 3 Percent in Fiscal Year 2023, Continuing Trend
The number of unfair labor practice charges nearly hit 20,000 in this fiscal year — the highest since fiscal year 2016.
Israel Orders Mass Evacuation of Over 1 Million Palestinians in Northern Gaza
The order comes as many fear that a ground invasion of Gaza by Israeli forces is imminent.
Indian Government Backs Prosecution of Author Arundhati Roy
The space for dissent in India has dramatically shrunk under the BJP and Narendra Modi's authoritarian government.
Across the Middle East, Mass Protests Erupt Over Israel’s Assault on Gaza
The demonstrations followed Israel’s evacuation order ahead of an expected ground invasion.
Republican Moves to Censure Rashida Tlaib for Call to Stop Israeli Apartheid
Rep. Jack Bergman targets the only person of Palestinian origin in the House with the resolution.
Texas School Suspends Black Student Over His Dreadlocks
“I want them to stop being discriminatory against Black and Brown kids,” the student's mother said of the policy.
Steve Scalise Drops Out of House Speaker Race, Dems Advocate for Hakeem Jeffries
Accused of once calling himself “David Duke without the baggage,” Scalise withdrew his candidacy Thursday night.
FL Attorney General Wants to Block Abortion Amendment From 2024 Ballot
“We need abortion to be explicitly named as a constitutionally protected right,” said one advocate for the amendment.
Georgia DA Ponders Whether Jim Jordan Is “Ignorant” or Abusing His Office
Jordan demanded docs from the prosecutor's office a few days after it indicted Trump on election interference charges.
Biden Officials Announce Crackdown on Junk Fees for Concerts, Hotels, and More
Companies like Ticketmaster have come under scrutiny for charging often exorbitant hidden fees.