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Trump Picks “Herd Immunity” Proponent Jay Bhattacharya to Lead NIH
So-called herd immunity would have undoubtedly led to more deaths during the pandemic.
Israel Fired on Journalists in Lebanon Just Hours After Ceasefire Began
Israel’s attack on the journalists marks the first violation of the ceasefire, a press group said.
Chase Strangio Will Make History as First Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court
Strangio discusses the case he will be arguing next week, as well as the recent cultural backlash against trans rights.
French Foreign Ministry Says It Won’t Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu
This comes a day after the prime minister said France would uphold the arrest warrants for top Israeli officials.
How the Proposed Bathroom Ban on Federal Properties Could Impact Trans Folks
Experts weigh in on whether such such a ban is even legal, and if passed, how it would be enforced.
Trump Transition Can Raise Unlimited Funds From Private Donors, Per Agreement
The agreement could potentially allow donors to pay for access to Trump.
“My Pen Is My Weapon Against the Occupation”: Palestinian Writers Resist Israel
“Read Palestine Week” frames reading and learning about Palestine as acts of solidarity against Israel’s genocide.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Take More Action on Cannabis Before Leaving Office
The president “has the opportunity to further reduce the harms of marijuana’s criminalization,” the lawmakers said.
Private Prison Contractor Sues to Block California’s Health Inspections
GEO Group aims to strike down a state law allowing local public health officials to inspect immigration jails.
Trump’s Win Is a Boon to the Far Right in Europe and Beyond
Hard right political formations like Germany’s AfD party, which has roots in Nazi ideology, have celebrated Trump’s win.