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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.
Senate Probe Reveals Thomas Took More Undisclosed Trips on Harlan Crow’s Jet
The gifts make “crystal clear that the highest court needs an enforceable code of conduct” said Sen. Dick Durbin.
“Complete Dehumanization”: Israel Killed Over 800 Palestinians in 11 Days
“We can no longer accept the statement that Israel is taking ‘all precautions’ — this is just propaganda.”
Samuel Alito Disparages Reporting of Supreme Court Justices’ Unethical Gifts
“They look for any little thing they can find, and they try to make something out of it,” Alito said.
Half of Gaza Cropland Damaged as WHO Warns of “Catastrophic Hunger”
Over 8,000 children under the age of 5 have been diagnosed with acute malnutrition, the WHO chief said.
Starbucks Workers Union Slams SCOTUS Decision for Weakening Labor Protections
The court ruled in favor of Starbucks, which had terminated seven employees who led a unionization campaign in Memphis.
UN: Israel Committed at Least 5,700 “Grave Violations” Against Children in 2023
Israel was the single largest contributor of grave violations against children across the globe last year.
Active-Duty US Service Members Issue Appeal to Congress to Stop Funding Genocide
As Israel continues its genocide against the Palestinians, the number of US conscientious objectors is increasing.
SCOTUS Blocks Mifepristone Challenge, Keeping Abortion Medication Legal for Now
The high court ruled that the challengers to the FDA approval of mifepristone lacked standing to make their case.