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Gaza Has 14 Times More Debris Than Total Created in All Conflicts Since 2008
This is a staggering amount of debris concentrated in a region that’s one-sixteenth of the size of New York City.
Don’t Believe the Rampant Disinformation Over Israel’s Escalation in Lebanon
The US is misrepresenting the strike on Majdal Shams and even the geography and political status of where it took place.
Bush’s Infrastructure Bill Vote Criticized by Opponent and Amplified by AIPAC
With the August 6 primary imminent, the likelihood of progressive Cori Bush returning to Congress is in doubt.
Israel Has Damaged or Destroyed 85 Percent of Schools in Gaza
Israel’s siege of Gaza “is destroying the present and the future of Palestinian children,” UNRWA said.
Montana Proposes Obstacles for Abortion Clinics Ahead of Vote to Protect Access
Abortion rights advocates call such rules “TRAP” laws, which stands for targeted restrictions on abortion providers.
US Declares Maduro’s Right-Wing Opposition the Winner in Venezuela’s Election
Meanwhile, Venezuela's highest legal body began an investigation of the vote at the request of President Nicolás Maduro.
Meet the Man Behind Project 2025’s Most Radical Plans
As Donald Trump tried to disavow the project, its director stepped down. But the plans that he prepared remain.
Illinois Aims to Spend $900 Million Revamping Prisons. Let’s Close Them Instead.
Rebuilding decaying prisons isn’t the answer -- shuttering them is.
Famine Officially Declared in Sudan, Affecting Half a Million People
The threshold for an official famine declaration is extremely high, showing the urgent need for action.
UN Experts Call for Israel Arms Embargo to End Illegal Occupation of Palestine
Outside pressure is crucial to ensuring Israel comply with ICJ orders to end the occupation, they said.