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Texas Plans to Execute an Abuse Survivor Based on a Coerced Confession
Melissa Lucio's conviction hinges on a late-night confession and misrepresentations of trauma.
Trump Is Asking His Fans to Pay for New “Trump Force One” Plane
“Do you want to see the new Trump Force One?” the email asked, with a link to a site that asks for monthly donations.
130+ World Leaders, Nobel Laureates, Scientists Call for End to Vaccine Patents
Marking two years since the WHO's pandemic declaration, a letter urges rich countries to stop blocking a patent waiver.
Billionaire-Backed Group Enlists Trump Supporters to Hunt for Voter Fraud
The Voter Reference Foundation is putting voter rolls online while making unsupported claims suggesting election fraud.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Have Disastrous Cascading Effects for Climate
U.S. oil lobbyists are pushing increased production, as Germany boosts military spending. Both worsen climate change.
Leaked Video Shows Madison Cawthorn Calling Ukraine’s Zelenskyy a “Thug”
The far right lawmaker said without evidence that Zelenskyy has been pushing disinformation to the U.S.
After Russia Accused of Bombing Maternity Hospital, No Progress Toward Ceasefire
Amid repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure, Russia has refused to guarantee promised “humanitarian corridors.”
The Proud Boys Gained 29 Chapters in the Year Since Capitol Attack
A new report shows some far right groups declining, but organizing is taking new forms -- some hard to quantify.
War in Ukraine Needs to Be Understood in Context of New Russia-China Alliance
At the core of recent geopolitical conflicts is an entente between China and Russia not seen since the Cold War.
Georgia Republicans Propose Their Own Version of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
The bill would restrict teachers in private schools that receive state funding from discussing LGBTQ issues.