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Israel Bombs Lebanon and Gaza, Sparking Fears of Escalating Conflict
The assault followed two consecutive nights of Israeli forces’ violent raids on the Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
Longtime Astroturf Firm Obscures Funders as It Targets Starbucks Union
The firm operates behind a maze of opaque nonprofits to hide the names of companies that pay to wage attacks on unions.
Florida Senate Bill Would Ban Removal of Confederate Monuments
Historians have noted that such monuments were erected as a means of subjugating Black people in the 20th century.
Students Across the US Stage Walkouts, Demanding an End to Gun Violence
Relentless shootings have already claimed more than 10,000 lives in a little over three months this year.
AOC Renews Call for Clarence Thomas to Be Impeached Following Bombshell Report
“This degree of corruption is shocking — almost cartoonish. Thomas must be impeached.”
KS Sports Ban on Trans Athletes Could Include “Genital Inspection,” Critics Say
The passage of the anti-trans bill into law “breaks my heart,” said Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
Luxury Yachts and Private Planes Are Huge Tax Breaks for the Ultrawealthy
The fact that billionaires’ luxury rides come with millions in tax savings says a lot about how the system really works.
GOP Election Bill in Florida Aims to Make It Harder for Gen Z to Vote
The bill “came out of nowhere” and passed a committee vote within 24 hours of introduction, one Democratic lawmaker said.
Governor Hochul Walks Back Plan to Gut Climate Law After Backlash
"Make no mistake, this is because of the enormous and immediate public pressure,” said one climate advocate.
ICE Has Quietly Been Forcing Schools and Abortion Clinics to Share Private Data
Since 2008, ICE has spent more than $2.8 billion on new surveillance, data collection and data-sharing initiatives.