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Free Buses Can Be a Reality — Just Look at Maryland
Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses is not a pipe dream. Montgomery County, Maryland, made its buses free this year.
Netanyahu Requests Presidential Pardon From Corruption Case, Citing Trump Plea
“President Trump called for an immediate end to the trial” to further advance joint interests, Netanyahu said.
For Incarcerated Students in California, Education Is a Collective Endeavor
Often denied access to the books and materials they need, incarcerated students rely on mutual aid to succeed.
Utah’s Measles Outbreak Is Among the Largest in the US. It May Get Worse.
For the first time in decades, the US may lose a designation indicating that outbreaks are rare and rapidly contained.
Republicans Probe Alleged Hegseth Order to “Kill Everybody” as War Crimes Mount
“Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder,” one lawmaker said.
Texas Law Seeks to Halt Telehealth Abortions. Providers Say It Won’t Stop Them.
The popularity of telehealth due to its ability to circumvent state bans has made it a target for abortion opponents.
Global Arms Revenue Reached Record High Last Year With US Companies in the Lead
The top 100 arms producers raked in $679 billion over 2024. US firms account for nearly half of the total.
Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace “Closed” in Latest Illegal Escalation
Analysts warn the move signals a “scorched earth” policy and could portend imminent airstrikes.
US Progressives Accuse Trump of Interfering in Honduran Elections
Trump endorsed right-wing presidential candidate Nasry “Tito” Asfura and smeared his progressive opponent Rixi Moncada.
Global Black Friday Strikes Resist Amazon’s Assault on Workers
Thousands of workers walked off the job in what organizers described as the largest mobilization against Amazon to date.