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Meet the Teenager Challenging Iowa’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
Iowa teen Puck Carlson is pushing back against Iowa legislators’ attack on LGBTQ youth through activism and a lawsuit.
US Vetoes Palestine’s Bid to Become a Full Member of the UN
The resolution's failure “will not defeat our determination,” said Palestine's permanent observer at the United Nations.
Survey: Palestinians and Their Allies Are Experiencing Racism, Isolation
The survey showcases how “anti-Palestinian racism affects many more people than previously expected,” the authors said.
Biden Administration’s New Title IX Rules Reverse Trump-Era Changes
Advocates for sexual violence survivors and the LGBTQ community have long called for updates to the federal regulations.
Israeli Police Arrest Renowned Feminist Scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian
More than 100 professors around the world released a statement calling for her immediate release.
Columbia Suspends Ilhan Omar’s Daughter Day After Omar Grills Its President
Omar had grilled Shafik about her characterization of pro-Palestine protests as antisemitic.
Transgender Teen in WV Can Play on Track Team, Federal Appeals Court Says
“This is a massive victory for trans rights,” LGBTQ legislative researcher Allison Chapman told Truthout.
$50 Million “Mystery Loan” to Trump Warrants Inquiry, Watchdog Group Says
Even though Trump included the loan in publicly released financial disclosures, there's no evidence it ever existed.
US Is Lobbying Against UN Palestinian Statehood Resolution, Leak Reveals
Full UN membership is crucial for a two-state solution or another outcome allowing for Palestinian self-determination.
Under UN Charter, Iran’s Attack Was a Legal Response to Israel’s Illegal Attack
Iran’s attack on Israel was lawful self-defense carried out in compliance with international humanitarian law.