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Why Are Americans Letting Israel Starve Us to Death in Gaza?
US veto power at the UN is blocking Gaza’s chance for survival.
Mamdani Is Showing Dems Don’t Have to Chase Voter Opinion — They Can Shape It
Polls recorded shifts in NYC residents’ priorities following mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaigning on housing.
Over 200,000 Eligible North Carolina Voters Are at Risk of Disenfranchisement
The Trump administration's lawsuit is the latest attempt to exploit mistakes to exclude hundreds of thousands of voters.
Attacks on Iran Show How US Support for Israel Fuels Regional Instability
There’s no question that Washington’s longstanding military and economic support made Israel’s illegal war possible.
Alabama Voters Banned Prison Slavery — But Prisoners Say It Hasn’t Stopped
As a lawsuit tries to stop a forced prison labor program, a beer distributor is defending its own participation.
The Antiwar Trump Was Always a Myth
The bipartisan consensus demanding war with Iran has left Americans opposed to war with little political representation.
After ICE Targeted a Labor Leader, Unions Must Speak Up for Immigrant Workers
Across the country, immigrant workers are being met with surveillance, police repression, and political scapegoating.
For Families Sheltering in Nylon Tents, Gaza’s Scorching Summer Is Unbearable
The intense heat is compounded as swarms of flies and mosquitoes infest the tents due to an absence of sewage services.
LAPD Attacks “No Kings” Protesters in Los Angeles
Police used batons, tear gas, and “non lethal” projectiles to disperse “No Kings” protesters on Saturday.
Prison Is Designed to Make Fatherhood Impossible
Connections with caregivers are key for children’s well-being, but the prison system is designed to tear families apart.