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93 Countries Back ICC Probe Into Israeli War Crimes in Gaza
The US has been working behind the scenes to block the ICC from issuing arrest warrants targeting Israeli officials.
GOP Attorneys General Seeking to Block Climate Lawsuits Are Funded by Big Oil
Many donors are also being sued for deceiving the public about the role of fossil fuels in the climate crisis.
Public Sector Workers in Virginia Schools Win Collective Bargaining Rights
While unions were not illegal, until 2021 they had no collective bargaining rights in the state.
Schools Are Divesting From Arts Education as COVID-Era Federal Funds Evaporate
We should not have to fight for arts inclusion every single year, says arts educator Jody Drezner Alperin.
US Slated to Suspend Gaza Pier Operation for Fourth Time in One Month
The pier has only been operational for 10 of the 28 days since it was built.
GOP Senators Block IVF Protection Bill
The bill failed to overcome the threat of a Senate filibuster, with 47 Republicans voting against its passage.
Israel Used US Bombs in May Attack on “Safe Zone” in Rafah That Killed 45
The Boeing-made bombs were dropped on a camp specifically built for displaced people in recent months.
Colombians Welcome Chiquita’s Guilty Verdict, But Thousands More Deserve Justice
Thousands more have yet to receive justice from Chiquita, and other companies are also guilty of similar rights abuses.
US Health Care Spending Expected to Outpace Economic Growth Over Next Decade
Studies repeatedly show that Medicare for All would save countless lives and hundreds of billions of dollars a year.
Republicans Struggle to Get Story Straight After Trump Insults Milwaukee
Some commentators noted attacks on Milwaukee aren't unusual, and are often accompanied by racist dog whistles.