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Trump Reportedly Plans to Begin Immigration Raids in Chicago on Tuesday
Migrant rights advocates say it’s a performance to generate fear, but will have real costs for immigrant communities.
Wildfires Can Contaminate Drinking Water Systems With Harmful Chemicals
Some local water systems in the Los Angeles area have begun issuing warnings about potentially unsafe drinking water.
Martin Luther King Jr. Denounced Merchants of Death in a Prophetic Warning
Jurors in the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal call on weapon makers to pay reparations for suffering they caused.
Elon Musk’s Foray Into UK Politics Holds a Warning for the US
Musk weaponized fears of gender-based violence to foster racism in the UK. Will he use the same playbook in the US?
Trump Is Packing His Cabinet With Crypto, Oil and Private Prison Profiteers
Trump’s policy makers will be overseeing the industries that they run and own.
Israel Continues to Bomb Gaza Even as Cabinet Approves Ceasefire Deal
The Israeli military has killed over 100 more Palestinians since negotiators announced the agreement on Wednesday.
Rockiness of Trump’s Transition Lowers Americans’ Confidence in Him to Govern
Trump's approval rating for a presidential transition period is among the lowest since the early 1990s.
NC Governor Issues New Abortion Protections Ahead of Trump Presidency
Gov. Josh Stein’s order protects abortion providers, blocks prosecution efforts and strengthens patient privacy.
Millions in US Exposed to Unregulated Industrial Chemicals in Drinking Water
A new study finds that communities of color are especially at risk of exposure to contaminated water.
Some LGBTQ Couples Rush to Marry Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
Pop-up elopement events for queer couples are happening in states across the country before January 20.