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This Isn’t a Civil War, It Is Settler-Colonial Violence
The Palestinian struggle for decolonization is stronger when the fragmentation of Palestinians is resisted.
As Israel’s Attack Mounts, Biden Says It’s “Not Been a Significant Overreaction”
Biden faces growing calls from U.S. lawmakers to speak forcefully against Israel's bombardment of residential buildings.
The Economic Recovery Is Mostly Benefiting White Families
Black and Latino workers were more likely to lose their jobs during the pandemic -- and less likely to qualify for aid.
Top Republican Raises Prospect of Congress Blocking COVID Vaccine Patent Waivers
Sen. Mike Crapo made the contested claim that Congress can stop the U.S. trade rep from seeking patent waivers.
McDonald’s “Wage Increase” Won’t Affect 95 Percent of Its Franchise Employees
The company is bragging about small wage raises at only 5 percent of its locations ahead of a planned strike next week.
Trump Extradition Orders Could Be Blocked or Delayed by DeSantis
If Ron DeSantis blocks potential extradition orders for Trump to another state, the Supreme Court would likely step in.
The US Must Finally Acknowledge That Israel Is an Apartheid State
The inhibition on describing apartheid as “apartheid” has been eroded by two 2021 reports confirming the allegation.
Republicans Would Back a Stinkbug If It Made the Base Wave Their Flags
Signing on with a guy who has a whole forest of Damoclesian swords festooned above his head sounds like a bad bet.
GOP Wants Tax on Middle Class Instead of Rich for Infrastructure, Sanders Says
Republicans have proposed a massively watered-down infrastructure bill with regressive pay-fors based on user fees.
Palestinians Face Mob Attacks Inside Israel as Assault on Gaza Escalates
Even as Israeli media condemn the lynch mobs, they ignore the state-sponsored violence that fuels them.