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Despite Violent Threats, Maine Signs Trans and Abortion Sanctuary Bill Into Law
It codifies gender-affirming and reproductive care as legal rights and offers protection from out-of-state prosecution.
Senate Approves $95B Package With $17B in Unconditional Military Aid for Israel
Sanders condemned the Senate's refusal to allow a vote on his amendment to cut military aid to Israel from the bill.
Corporate Power Has Long Dominated Alabama. Autoworkers May Change That.
The UAW’s fight to unionize autoworkers represents a larger struggle against the state’s corporate power structure.
Judge Rejects Trump Lawyer’s Gag Order Defense: “You’re Losing All Credibility”
Prosecutors seek a $1,000 fine for each of the 10 times Trump has seemingly violated the court-imposed gag order.
Summer Lee Wins Primary Against Opponent Backed by Billionaire GOP Megadonor
Lee defeated Bhavini Patel, who characterized Lee as "fringe” and actively courted Republican and pro-Israel voters.
Afghan Asylum Seekers Are Being Denied Their Religious Rights in ICE Prisons
Detained Afghan asylum seekers remind us that the US immigration system is rooted in anti-Muslim racism.
South Korean High Court Hears First-Ever Youth Climate Case in Asia
The lawsuit notes that the government is constitutionally obligated to protect Koreans from the climate emergency.
Cops Raid Palestinian Solidarity Encampments, Arrest Protesters at Yale and NYU
The encampment at Columbia University is entering its seventh day despite mass arrests of protesters there last week.
Ohio Attorney General Asks Court to Restrict Judge’s Pause on Anti-Trans Law
However, AG David Yost had no issues with the "court's authority" when it issued an injunction against gun ordinances.
Human Rights Advocates Slam UK Move to Deport Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
The Labour Party has vowed to scrap the legislation if it wins control of the government later this year.