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Warnock Derides Georgia’s Hand Counting of Ballots Rule as Anti-Democratic
The rule requiring hand counts will lead to unnecessary delays and hurt the integrity of the election, critics said.
Study Finds Wealth Tax, Oil Subsidy Phaseout Could Generate $5T for Climate
The new report was released as world leaders gathered in New York City for UN General Assembly talks.
Blinken Rebuffed Agencies’ Findings That Israel Knowingly Blocked Gaza Aid
Law requires the government to cut off weapons shipments to countries that prevent the delivery of humanitarian aid.
US Sending Troops to Middle East as Biden Insists He’s Working on De-Escalation
The US has already been maintaining an increased military presence in the region amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Florida Issues Blatantly False “Guidance” on Latest COVID-19 Boosters
The CDC recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months old receive the updated COVID-19 booster.
Tlaib Says US Must Stop Funding Israel’s “Genocidal Wars” Amid Lebanon Assault
The US has already maintained an increased military presence in the region amid Israel’s genocide.
Israel Kills 492, Wounds 1,645 in Airstrikes Across Lebanon
At least 24 of the people killed in Israel’s airstrikes on civilian areas were children.
Banned Books in US Tripled to at Least 10,000 Last Year Under GOP State Laws
Iowa and Florida alone banned around 8,000 titles in libraries and public schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
Trump Refuses to Talk About Mark Robinson at North Carolina Weekend Rally
Polling shows that Trump and Kamala Harris are virtually tied in North Carolina, where Robinson is running for office.
Effects of SCOTUS Ruling Undermining Regulatory Authority Are Already Emerging
The ruling against the “Chevron” doctrine has been used to challenge a broad range of regulations in the last 3 months.