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Illinois Aims to Spend $900 Million Revamping Prisons. Let’s Close Them Instead.
Rebuilding decaying prisons isn’t the answer -- shuttering them is.
Famine Officially Declared in Sudan, Affecting Half a Million People
The threshold for an official famine declaration is extremely high, showing the urgent need for action.
UN Experts Call for Israel Arms Embargo to End Illegal Occupation of Palestine
Outside pressure is crucial to ensuring Israel comply with ICJ orders to end the occupation, they said.
Antarctica in 2nd Extreme Heat Wave in 3 Years — Temps 50°F Higher Than Normal
The heat wave is notable for its timing and duration: It's hit during Antarctica's winter and is expected to last.
Christian Nationalists Pursue State Capture — and North Carolina Is Exhibit A
North Carolina gubernatorial hopeful Mark Robinson exemplifies the Christian right’s sinister agenda.
Schumer Unveils No Kings Act to Undo Supreme Court Presidential Immunity Ruling
The bill would effectively invalidate the ruling granting presidents an extreme and unprecedented amount of power.
Knesset Members Joined in Riot to Thwart Questioning of Soldiers Accused of Rape
Those protesting against the soldiers' charges are “the face of the state,” says +972 Magazine's Oren Ziv.
Palestine Solidarity Activists Fear Harris Will Not Change Course on Gaza
Will Kamala Harris’s remarks about ceasefire turn out to be lip service? Activists share their thoughts and fears.
Recent Surge in Voter Registration Highlights the Need for More Poll Workers
Advocates say the role of poll workers — both during early voting and Election Day — cannot be overstated.
Green Groups Slam Energy Reform Bill as a Giveaway to the Fossil Fuel Industry
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 in a 15-4 vote.