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Missouri Axes Medicaid Funds for Planned Parenthood
“Just like MO's abortion ban, ‘defunding’ is about power & control,” said a Missouri chapter of Planned Parenthood.
Report: Israeli Prisons Subject Palestinians to Constant Torture, “Revenge”
“[The beatings] were not done to gather intelligence. They were done out of revenge.”
GOP Congressman Wants to Impeach Biden for Stalling Weapons Transfer to Israel
Rep. Cory Mills errantly compared Biden’s action to the actions that prompted the first impeachment of Donald Trump.
Grieving Mothers Say Punitive New Drug Laws Won’t Solve the Overdose Crisis
Mothers who lost loved ones are speaking out against a wave of harsh anti-drug legislation that has swept the US.
Israeli Extremists Set Fire to UNRWA’s Headquarters in East Jerusalem
The agency was forced to close its compound in the occupied city after the latest attack.
Public Health Experts Raise Concerns About State of Bird Flu Testing
A lack of data and surveillance of the H5N1 virus is worrying some public health experts about cases going unnoticed.
Rubio Calls for Deportation of International Students Over Campus Protests
The Florida senator suggested international students should be punished for exercising their First Amendment rights.
UN Official: Gaza Without Fuel Means Defunct Hospitals, Trash Piles, Disease
“There’s no words to describe how bad this situation is going to be without fuel,” a UNRWA official said.
More Than 100K Sign Petition Calling for Judge’s Removal From Trump Docs Case
The number of signatures on the petition doubled after Cannon indefinitely suspended the trial date this week.
There’s Only 1 to 3 Days’ Worth of Food Left in Gaza, World Food Programme Warns
Israel’s aid blockade is threatening to dramatically accelerate the spread of famine across the region.