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By Voting for Laken Riley Act, Democrats Cede More Power to Anti-Immigrant Right
Republicans are pushing the new legislation, which will bring an already hostile immigration status quo into chaos.
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US Politics Didn’t Shift as Rightward in 2024 Elections as You May Think
Progressive wins at the local and state levels complicate the notion of a sweeping rightward political turn in the US.
In Gaza, Ceasefire Will Be a Chance to Finally Breathe
No longer fearing constant bombing, I can begin to mourn all I have lost in Gaza.
DeSantis Pick to Replace Rubio in Senate Is an Election-Denying Trump Loyalist
As state attorney general, Moody sought to restrict people's voting rights and tried to block a statewide referendum.
NC Governor Issues New Abortion Protections Ahead of Trump Presidency
Gov. Josh Stein’s order protects abortion providers, blocks prosecution efforts and strengthens patient privacy.
Life in Cuba Has Grown Harder. Biden’s Modest Reversal Was Too Little Too Late.
Many fear Trump will reverse Biden’s decision to remove Cuba from the US’s list of “state sponsors of terrorism."
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Rockiness of Trump’s Transition Lowers Americans’ Confidence in Him to Govern
Trump’s approval rating for a presidential transition period is among the lowest since the early 1990s.
Israel Kills 87 Palestinians in Gaza in Day After Ceasefire Deal Is Announced
This is the highest death toll in a day in nearly two weeks, one analysis found.
Gaza Needs More Than a Ceasefire. We Must Demand an End to the Blockade.
Even if the bombs stop raining down, starvation and health crises will continue until the 18-year siege is ended.
Montana’s Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Moves Forward After Key House Vote
“This bill is clearly fueled by hate and transphobia,” said researcher Allison Chapman.
Mutual Aid Networks That Emerged in Housing Crisis Are Mobilizing Amid LA Fires
“If you can make a sandwich, you can start a mutual aid network,” one Los Angeles organizer told Truthout.
The Labor Movement Won Big Victories in 2024. Now It Must Fend Off Trump.
Unions are preparing to beat back Trump’s pro-business agenda through worker solidarity across all backgrounds.
Trump’s Felony Conviction Appeal Will Show How Fully He’s Above the Law
Trump’s appeal will decide how the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling applies to his hush money case.
There’s Much to Say About Economics of War, But Most Economists Won’t Address It
Traditional economics virtually ignores war, even though economic triggers directly contribute to conflicts.
LGBTQ Rights
Some LGBTQ Couples Rush to Marry Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
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Idaho Republicans Demand Supreme Court Overturn 2015 Marriage Equality Decision
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I’m a Trans Teen in a Red State — Anti-Trans Politicians Cannot Erase Me
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Trans Californians Could Seal Court Records Under Proposed Law Amid Trump Term
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Judge Blocks Title IX Protections for Trans Youth and Other Vulnerable Students
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DeSantis Admin Revokes Trans Person’s License Over Gender Marker Change
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Transgender Bathroom Ban Takes Effect in House-Controlled Capitol Spaces
“I realize now there is a whole other side of this country that hasn’t even felt a change from before the election to after. They feel safe, and I’m so envious.”
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Struggle and Solidarity: Writing Toward Palestinian Liberation
From Arrests to Invasions, Israel Targets West Bank Universities
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Scholar Says AHA’s Vote on Gaza Scholasticide Shouldn’t Be Controversial
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2024 Will Be Remembered as the Year Israel’s Global Legitimacy Fully Unraveled
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Israeli Citizenship Has Always Been a Tool of Genocide — So I’m Renouncing Mine
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Palestinians Endure Another Christmas of Genocide and Displacement
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The Once Refreshing Stillness of Gaza’s Winter Has Become a Haunting Silence
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It’s Becoming Harder to Protest Gaza War on Campus — and Also to Teach About It