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“McConnell’s Legacy Has Been One of Obstruction,” Says Sen. Jeff Merkley
Merkley describes McConnell’s use of the filibuster as having “broken the cycle in which government can function.”
Arizona Republicans Advance Bill Allowing Property Owners to Kill Migrants
The bill would allow property owners to kill migrants by claiming they believed their life was in danger.
Judicial Legitimacy Is at Stake as Trump Attempts to Delay Legal Proceedings
Yet the potential failure of the courts to operate in a timely fashion is anything but new to this Trump-era moment.
Uncensored Black History Offers Lessons in Global Struggles for Liberation
Unearthing Black internationalism’s legacy can inform our fight for liberation in Palestine -- and beyond.
Citing His Role in January 6, Judge Disqualifies Trump From Illinois Ballot
The decision is paused if Trump appeals or if the Supreme Court issues a ruling in a similar Colorado case.
State of US Journalism Is “Worst I’ve Ever Seen It,” Says Sarah Kendzior
“I can't believe that I have nostalgia for these previous eras of crises,” says journalist Sarah Kendzior.
Biden Says a Ceasefire Is Coming. Even If It Is, Our Fight Is Far From Over.
Achieving sustained peace requires pushing beyond the present violence to the systemic brutality that undergirds it.
Israel Made False Claims About Its Own Evidence in ICJ Defense, Analysis Finds
In one example, Israel claimed an image showed aid trucks entering Gaza when they were actually driving away.
Union, Starbucks Agree on “Foundational Framework” for Contract Negotiations
The framework reportedly includes an agreement for a universal contract for all unionized stores.
Trump’s Michigan Primary “Win” Shows Fissures in His Support From GOP Voters
More than 3 in 10 Michigan voters picked an option other than Trump in Tuesday's primary race.