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National Parks Service Ends Free Entry on MLK Day, Juneteenth
The change “sends a troubling message about who our national parks are for," one critic said.
Trump Admin Moves to Officially Scrap Biden-Era Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The initiative sought to provide lower monthly loan payments and forgive remaining debt after a certain period of time.
Instacart Reportedly Using Secret AI-Powered Dynamic Pricing to Jack Up Prices
In an experiment, investigators found that the same grocery basket at a Seattle store cost between $114 and $124.
Democratic Leaders’ Cowardice Helped Pave Way for Trump. Can the Party Change?
Saving the US from autocracy means recognizing and overcoming the chokehold that Democratic leaders have on the party.
Annual Defense Bill Includes Provision to Effectively Undo Israel Arms Embargoes
Republicans boast that the budget “provides unprecedented levels of support for the security of Israel.”
Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Supporters Demand Medical Care for Him and Aging Prisoners
Supporters marched 103 miles to Frackville, Pennsylvania, where the well-known political prisoner is incarcerated.
Report Downgrades US Civic Rating to “Obstructed” Due to Trump’s Actions
Trump has “triggered a wave of measures undermining democratic institutions and civic freedoms,” the group said.
New Orleans Resists ICE Invasion Despite Surveillance and State Repression
Before ICE descended on New Orleans, GOP lawmakers made it a crime to interfere with immigration enforcement.
Trump SNAP and Medicaid Crisis Will Hit Hardest States That Cut Their Own Taxes
Twenty-six states that cut or terminated income taxes since 2021 may not have the revenue to continue the programs.
Lawsuit: White House Pushed Apple to Remove ICE Tracking App From Store
Several Trump officials made unsubstantiated claims that the app encouraged or led to violent outcomes.