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Business PACs Have Given Election Objectors $108 Million Since Capitol Attacks
Over 1,400 corporate PACs and industry trade groups have made contributions to their campaigns or affiliated PACs.

Progressive Lawmakers Decry “Illegal” US Airstrikes on Yemen
“The American people are tired of endless war,” Rep. Rashida Tlaib said.

Challenging the Criminalization of Trauma Survivors
The criminal legal system traumatizes survivors. Noncarceral alternatives are key to breaking the cycle of violence.

Champions of El Salvador’s Historic Mining Ban Face Legal Persecution
An international coalition is demanding dubious charges against Water Defenders known as the “Santa Marta 5” be dropped.

Florida Bill Could Lead to a $35,000 Fine for Accusing Someone of Racism
“More attempts to chill free speech in the ‘free’ State of Florida,” said one Democratic lawmaker.

Ohio House Overrides Governor DeWine’s Veto of Anti-Trans Bill
“It’s despicable,” a transgender advocate in Ohio told Truthout.

Budget Deal Ensures Bombs Will Keep Dropping While Fewer Human Needs Are Met
All of that military funding comes at the direct cost of funding social programs and climate programs.

New Congressional Report Highlights Mike Johnson’s Christian Nationalist Views
Johnson has dedicated his career to “undermining constitutional freedoms” through his far right views, the report says.

In Win for Reproductive Rights, FTC Bans Data Brokers From Selling Location Data
The selling or sharing of a person’s private location data could potentially be used to target abortion seekers.

NRA Plotted to Hide Expenses of Former CEO Wayne LaPierre, Investigation Reveals
New audio shows the gun lobbying group scheming to conceal payments for luxury expenses connected to its longtime CEO.