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Watchdog Group Seeks FEC Inquiry Into Donations Potentially Tied to Trump Pardon
The complaint alleges the donations had a singular goal: to elicit a pardon from Donald Trump.
Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime — and Fighting Back
“Getting involved locally is critical,” says journalist Andrea Pitzer.
Trump Black History Message Pushes Bill Critics Say Disenfranchises Black Voters
The SAVE America Act, which imposes strict ID limits among other provisions, has been called “Jim Crow 2.0” by critics.
A New Era of Scholarship Is Shining a Light on the Black Philosophical Tradition
Without this history, students may see Black thinkers as footnotes rather than world-historical contributors.
Both the US and Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict, Expert Warns
“Both sides actually believe that a short, intense war may improve their negotiating position,” says Trita Parsi.
MN Unions Vow Largest Rent Strike in 100 Years Amid ICE-Fueled Eviction Crisis
Nearly 26,000 workers pledge to withhold rent if Gov. Tim Walz does not issue an eviction moratorium by March 1.
Amid Obama Video Controversy, 1 in 2 Voters View Trump as Racist
Trump refuses to take responsibility for a racist video posted to his Truth Social account targeting the Obamas.
3 in 10 Americans Support or Sympathize With Christian Nationalism, Poll Finds
The polling found Christian nationalists are more likely to embrace authoritarian views than the rest of the population.
Human Rights Groups Call on Congress to Stop Purchase of Israeli Cluster Bombs
The US recently signed a $210M deal to buy cluster munitions. More than 100 states have ratified a treaty to ban them.
Docs Show ICE Agents Were Trained on Law and Deescalation. They’ve Ignored It.
Materials obtained in a FOIA request show ICE agents have grossly ignored their training this past year.