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Over 500 People Killed and 900 Wounded Since Israel Broke Gaza Ceasefire
Israel has launched new ground operations in the north of Gaza and continues its ongoing blockade.
Trump Fuels the Right-Wing Effort to Silence Journalists, Protect the Powerful
Trump’s remarks in 2016 sparked a movement of lawyers devoted to suing and threatening news outlets, says David Enrich.
Trump Admin Considers Ending Division Tasked With Funding HIV/AIDS Prevention
The move could send the US back to “the dark days of the ‘80s, when people died from HIV every day,” one advocate said.
Trump and DOGE’s Attacks on CFPB Will Help Financial Industry Prey on Consumers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is meant to protect us from predatory finance. That’s why Trump wants it gone.
A Legal Battle Exposes the Big Business of Exploiting Prisoners for Profit
A deeper look into Smart Communications reveals what drives the for-profit takeover of the US carceral system.
We Must Burst Our Algorithmic Bubbles and Build Together Across Difference
“We need each other, and interdependence is key to survival for human beings,” says organizer Mariame Kaba.
Hours After Trump Secures Limited Ceasefire Deal, Russia Attacks Ukraine
Trump pledged during his 2024 campaign that he could end the war within 24 hours of taking office.
Hungary Bans LGBTQ Pride Events, Approves Facial Recognition to Track Attendees
Thousands protested the ban outside Hungary’s parliament, blocking traffic and defying police orders to disperse.
US and Israel Have Laid the Groundwork for War With Iran. Will Trump Set It Off?
For decades, the US political establishment has treated war with Iran as an inevitability. We must reverse course.
World Meteorological Organization: Last 10 Years Have Been the Hottest on Record
A WMO report also found that 2024 was the warmest year in a 175-year observational period.