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Voters in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska Pass Paid Sick Leave Ballot Measures
Across the US, 18 states plus Washington, D.C. now have some form of paid sick leave standard.
Trans Candidates Triumph in Key Elections Despite GOP’s Anti-Trans Ad Campaign
“It’s clear that trans people are not going back without a fight, and we can win,” Allison Chapman told Truthout.
Trump Sails to Presidency in Election Fueled by Racism and Anti-Immigrant Hate
Voting rights groups had to respond to bomb threats and reports of racist voter intimidation on Tuesday.
Israeli Forces Declare Plan for Ethnic Cleansing of Northernmost Part of Gaza
Israeli forces have announced their intention to block any Palestinians from returning to north Gaza.
Harris and the Democrats Committed to a Rightward Lurch — and Lost Big Time
Despite the warnings of the left, Democrats dug down on a tried-and-failed strategy of courting Republicans.
Pundits Consider How Trump Won While Activists Plan to Resist His Presidency
Republican Donald Trump will likely attain 312 Electoral College votes to Democrat Kamala Harris's 226 votes.
Abortion Rights Measures Pass in 7 of 10 States
Although the abortion rights measure secured majority support in Florida, it failed to pass the supermajority threshold.
With Control of White House and Senate, GOP Poised to Upend Climate Policy
“The result from this election will be seen as a major blow to global climate action,” said a former UN climate chief.
Republicans Spent Nearly $215M on TV Ads Attacking Trans Rights This Election
“That's $134 per trans person in anti-trans ad spending,” civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo said.
Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant, Defense Minister Who Often Opposed His Approach
Gallant is a staunch supporter of Israel’s genocide, but has butted heads with Netanyahu at points.