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Juneteenth Reminds Us “In Between” Moments Are as Important as Uprisings
Much of the most vital organizing work is done in between the protests, uprisings and rebellions.
All I Want for Father’s Day Is a World in Which Trans Kids Can Survive
As a nonbinary dad, my fatherhood is bound up with my effort to make the world a safe and affirming place for all kids.
‘Revolting’: Senate Panel Raises Biden’s Bloated Military Budget by $45 Billion
Congress values “militarism and defense contractors over a livable future,” said one analyst.
“Dark Day for Press Freedom”: Chomsky, Ellsberg, Others Slam Assange Extradition
The decision to extradite Assange “to the nation that plotted to assassinate him ... is an abomination,” advocates said.
Tennessee Abortion Clinics Grapple With Uncertainty as SCOTUS Decision Looms
Tennessee is one of 13 states with a trigger law that would ban most abortions if Roe is struck down.
Trump Allies Paid Millions to Jan. 6 Rally Organizers Since 2020
Since 2020, Trump’s campaign has paid over $12.6 million to organizers of the rally that preceded the Capitol attack.
The EU Is Outsourcing Border Control to So-Called “Safe Third Countries”
An inside look at EU border laws reveals a dark economy of violence, detainment camps and asylum-seeker disappearances.
In Abortion Safe Havens, Organizers Prepare to Assist Those Fleeing Restrictions
The end of Roe would harm millions. Abortion defenders are trying to build networks across state lines to prepare.
Iowa High Court Reverses Its Own 2018 Ruling Recognizing Right to Abortion
Four justices on the court have been appointed by anti-abortion Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds over the past five years.
Trump Saying He Believed Lies About Voter Fraud Is No Defense, Legal Experts Say
Even if Trump actually believed the false claims, his worries do not justify his actions, two legal experts say.