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24 Senators Vote for Sanders Resolution to Stop Bombs Sale to Israel
Forty Democrats signed a letter expressing alarm over starvation in Gaza this week — but only 27 voted to withhold arms.
Local Jails Play Integral Role in Mass Deportation, Report Says
A new report finds that local jails are feeding thousands of people to Trump’s deportation machine.
USDA Said It Would Cut $148M in DEI Grants, Then Went Dark on Grant Recipients
The cuts were announced in June, but groups who fear they could be affected have heard minimal information since then.
DOJ Drops Antitrust Case Against Company Represented by Bondi’s Former Employer
The decision to drop the case comes days after the Justice Department fired two of its top antitrust officials.
8 Prisons in Virginia Lack AC in 108-Degree Heat. I Am Stuck in One of Them.
My bunk gets sweaty when I lay it in. The walls sweat, too — you can see it. We're in an oven. It's too hot.
Lawsuit Says ICE Arrests on Church Property Are Unconstitutional
In January, DHS rescinded a federal policy barring ICE raids at “sensitive locations,” including houses of worship.
Democrat Touts Opposition to Starvation in Gaza — But Blames US Protesters
The Michigan senator has consistently voted to continue to send weapons to Israel.
NYT Walks Back Story on Starving Gaza Baby, Citing “Pre-Existing” Condition
His mother says he has a medical condition caused by “nutritional deficiencies” due to Israel’s assault.
60 Years After Creation of Medicaid, GOP Cuts Threaten the Lifeline for Millions
The GOP budget bill slashes nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid, which is the largest payer of long-term care in the US.
Bernie Sanders Launches Investigation of RFK Jr.’s Attacks on Vaccine Access
By firing all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine panel, RFK Jr. has imperiled vaccine access in the US, critics say.