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Disabled Voters Face Extra Obstacles to the Ballot Box
The vast majority of US polling locations are not fully accessible. Disabled activists are working to change that.
UN Calls for International Aid as Sudan Faces Imminent Famine Amid Civil War
“Extreme hunger is unfolding” and funding is slow to arrive, several UN agencies warned.
Biden Endorses Israeli Ceasefire Plan, Refuses to Address Genocide’s Root Causes
“You cannot call for peace while sending bombs that burn children sleeping in tents,” said one advocacy group.
Following ICJ and ICC Actions, Sanctions and Arms Embargo Are Crucial Next Steps
The ICJ ordered Israel to halt its Rafah assault and the ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
University of California Union’s Gaza Solidarity Strike Spreads Across Campuses
Labor support for Palestine at UCLA, Davis and Santa Cruz is the fruit of years of organizing. Others may join soon.
TX Supreme Court Rules Ban on Abortions in Medical Emergencies Will Continue
The ruling means physicians must wait until patients are dangerously ill before terminating their pregnancies.
Trump Supporters Issue Threats of Violence Online After Guilty Verdict
Meanwhile, many Republican lawmakers have joined Trump in making clear that they don't accept the trial's outcome.
USAID Contractor Who Resigned Over Gaza Speaks Out
USAID leadership canceled Alex Smith’s presentation on maternal and child mortality among Palestinians.
Indigenous People of Guam Are Fighting US Militarism and Environmental Ruin
US military activities are damaging the environment and livelihoods of Indigenous CHamoru people.
Delhi Heat Wave Suggests Underestimated Speed and Intensity of Global Warming
Heat beyond the limits of human endurance is no longer a distant dystopian future. It’s here and now.