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As Negotiations Continue, Netanyahu Says Rafah Invasion Will Move Forward
Meanwhile, Israeli police violently dispersed mourners at the wake of a Palestinian leader who died in Israeli prison.
Report: Average US Taxpayer Paid Over $5,000 Toward Militarism in 2023
Lockheed Martin, which is profiting directly from Israel’s genocide, received $249 from the average taxpayer last year.
Bowman Warns Biden About Dwindling Support From Young Voters Over Gaza Policy
“My district doesn’t want bombs and weapons and billions to be sent to Israel to kill babies,” the lawmaker said.
CA Lawmaker Proposes Bill Forbidding Employers From Calling Workers After Hours
The bill aims to lessen the chances of burnout by creating agreeable rules for when bosses can call workers.
1 in 50 Children in Gaza Have Been Killed or Injured by Israel in Just 6 Months
On average, Israel has killed about 75 children in Gaza each day since October.
Trump Says States Should Decide Abortion, But Critics Say He’d Sign National Ban
Weeks after seemingly endorsing a 15-week nationwide ban, Trump now says the states should decide on the issue.
Nearly 9 in 10 Trans People in State Prisons Have Undergone Solitary Confinement
Solitary confinement was sometimes used “as a result of harassment, discrimination, or concerns for safety.”
Biden’s New Student Loan Relief Plan Could Benefit Over 30 Million Borrowers
Officials didn’t specify when the process would be finalized or what would happen if the plan faces legal challenges.
Plastic Waste on Ocean Floors Could Be 100 Times Amount Floating on Surface
Researchers found that up to 11 million tons of plastic are polluting the planet's ocean floors.
Global Outcry as Ecuador Police Raid Mexican Embassy in Quito to Seize Former VP
Thus far, the Biden administration's response has been tepid.