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Will Internal Division Over Trump’s Abortion Flip-Flop Threaten GOP Convention?
Don’t be fooled: The men in charge of the Republican platform committee are dedicated, far right extremists.

Author, Show Host & LGBTQ Activist Christian Cooper on Bird Watching While Black
Cooper made headlines in 2020 after a white woman in Central Park called 911 and falsely claimed he was threatening her.

To Stay in the Fight, We Must Navigate Trauma and Find the Healing We Need
“How do we grieve at the same time as we adapt?” asks author Robyn Maynard.

FTC Ban on Anti-Worker Noncompete Clauses Stalled by Trump Judge
The judge signaled she would likely block the rule in its entirety with her final decision in the case on August 30.

After Bowman Defeat, AIPAC Targets Cori Bush
AIPAC said it expects to spend more than $100 million as part of its pledge to unseat lawmakers critical of Israel.

From Zinn to Now: New Book Chronicles Voices of Activism in the US
The collection gathers more than 100 speeches, essays and other documents of activism, protest and social change.

The “Land of the Free” Has Been the Enemy of Freedom Around the World
For hundreds of millions across the world, the stars and stripes are symbols of US empire, not independence.

This Fourth of July, I’m in My 26th Year Behind Bars for Cannabis
A victim of the “war on drugs” reflects upon watching the fireworks from prison.

The Supreme Court Has Made It Official: US Presidents Are Now Monarchs
The Supreme Court’s “Trump v. United States” ruling gives Donald Trump “legal” cover for past and future lawbreaking.

Reproductive Health Funding Remains “Shackled” as Abortion Rights Are Decimated
During a critical election year, sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations risk losing funding.