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Pressley Bill Would Classify Discriminatory Book Bans as Civil Rights Violations
The bill would also require public and school libraries to have a diverse book collection.
Rights Groups Decry Anti-Migrant Bills That Texas Governor Is Poised to Sign
Even if Biden doesn't challenge SB 4, civil rights groups have already announced plans to sue.
Israeli Hostages Killed by IDF Were Carrying White Flag, Israeli Military Says
One military expert, meanwhile, said that the “friendly fire” rate among the IDF is at an unprecedented level.
Report: Trump Wants 300K Troops to Build “Detention Camps” at Southern Border
The former president's xenophobic plans for a second term would start “on day one” if he's elected, sources indicated.
Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers in FL Get Taxpayer Funds With Little Oversight
Many are receiving double -- and even triple -- the amount of funds they received in previous years.
Oil Threatens Decades of Indigenous-Led Conservation in the Ecuadorian Amazon
A state-owned oil company is exploiting loopholes of a project that has been key to safeguarding Ecuador's rainforest.
Airbnb Spends Record Amount on Lobbying Amid Attempts at Regulation
Short-term rental services like Airbnb have come under increased scrutiny for their impact on housing affordability.
Black Louisianans Brace for Impact of Climate-Denying Governor-Elect
Louisiana, the state most threatened by climate change, has elected a governor who claims climate change is a “hoax.”
The Right Is Passing Bills That Ban the Teaching of Empathy and Care in Schools
Opponents of social and emotional learning liken increasing emotional intelligence to a left-wing Trojan Horse.
As Housing Costs Skyrocket, Homelessness in US Hits Record High
High housing costs have left many Americans “living paycheck to paycheck and one crisis away from homelessness.”