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Lawsuit Challenges “Unlawful” Detention of Migrants at Guantánamo Bay
The point of holding people in the notorious prison is “to instill fear in the immigrant population,” the filing states.
Israel’s Rockets Make the Joy of Eid Impossible in Gaza for a Second Year
Many in Gaza have forgotten what this Islamic celebration looks like, and some never knew it at all.
Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Will Lead to 51,000 Preventable Deaths Each Year
Annual cuts to Medicaid would average $70 billion — roughly the same amount the wealthy will save in tax cuts.
Human Rights Watch Calls for War Crime Investigation Into Deadly US Bombing
US airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen last April killed 84 people and wounded more than 150 others.
Israeli Officer Promoted After He Ordered Killing of White Flag Holders in Gaza
“I don’t know what a white flag is, shoot to kill,” the officer reportedly said at the time.
Trump White House Rescinds Emergency Abortion Care Rule Established by Biden
The Trump administration's rule change will create “fear and confusion” at hospitals across the country, critics noted.
Greta Thunberg: Silence and Inaction Is More Deadly Than Me Sailing to Gaza
A group of 12 people, including the Swedish activist, are attempting to deliver aid in spite of the Israeli blockade.
Trump’s Tax-Free Overtime Proposal Misses the Obvious: Employers Should Pay More
If bosses want to force workers to put in extra hours, then they should be the ones who pick up the tab, not taxpayers.
Trump’s Budget Would Limit Investigations Into Abuse, Neglect of Disabled People
Dismantling a key HHS agency, gutting important programs, and cuts to Medicaid will roll back decades of progress.
Trump Calls for Rescinding $9 Billion From Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting
Because the request to Congress is not subject to the Senate filibuster, the GOP can pass it without Democratic votes.