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ACLU Sues Milwaukee Over Republican Convention Free Speech Restrictions
The lawsuit is on behalf of the Coalition to March on the RNC 2024, which wants to host a parade near the convention.
NAACP Calls on Biden to Indefinitely End Arms Shipments to Israel
The statement is representative of the growing gulf between Biden and groups important to his base.
Report: US Bombs Used in Israeli Massacre of 40 in Gaza Refugee Camp
The targeting of the UN school-turned-shelter is a “blatant” violation of international law, one UN official said.
GOP Senators Block Bill to Enshrine Contraception Protections
Republicans filibustered the advancement of the bill, which would have codified the right to access birth control.
Scientists Discover Way to Destroy Harmful “Forever Chemicals” in Water Supply
New technology could help water utilities remove stubborn PFAS chemicals linked to cancer and other maladies.
Spain Applies to Join Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ
Spain is one of several European countries that have recognized a Palestinian state in recent weeks.
Report Exposes Christian Nationalist “Threats” to Democracy in the US
Per the report, 2023 saw the “highest number of active anti-LGBTQ+ and white nationalist groups” ever recorded.
Despite Governor’s Tough Talk, Michigan Bottlers Still Extract Water for Free
Bottlers have avoided additional fees for removing groundwater, even though Gretchen Whitmer promoted the idea.
Israel Carrying Out “Unprecedented Bloodshed” in West Bank Amid Gaza Genocide
Israeli forces have killed over 500 Palestinians in the West Bank since October.
Report: Israel Funding Covert Social Media Campaign to Influence US Politicians
Many posts were written using ChatGPT, and included links to fake pro-Israel websites created for the campaign.