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Conservative SCOTUS Justices Give “OK” to Racial Gerrymander in South Carolina
Pundits noted the “disastrous” decision “gives politicians the greenlight to racially gerrymander” elsewhere in the US.
SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito Caught Up in Second Flag Controversy
Several critics say the partisan flags in front of Alito's home should result in his recusal from key cases.
Palestine Solidarity Encampments Are a Rehearsal for Liberatory Self-Governance
“The movement is not going away,” says author and University of Chicago faculty member Eman Abdelhadi.
New Bill Would Extend US Military Benefits to Americans Serving in the IDF
The amendments proposed by HR 8445 further incentivize US citizens to become active participants in the Gaza genocide.
Trump Asks Supporters If He Should Be 3-Term President
Trump has floated the idea of serving three terms several times over the past few years.
Reducing Fight Against Fascism to Electoral Questions Overlooks Larger Crisis
Republicans are the vanguard of fascism’s rise, but Democrats also play an active role in legitimizing fascist norms.
Biden’s Marijuana Policies Help Business But Not the Victims of the War on Drugs
Rescheduling will provide tax benefits for weed companies, but it won't help those who have suffered criminalization.
What’s Next for Iran After President, Foreign Minister Die in Helicopter Crash?
Analyst Trita Parsi discusses the impact of the officials’ deaths on the future of Iran’s policies.
Samuel Alito Flew Upside-Down Flag, Symbol of Trump Support, Days After Jan. 6
The appearance of such a charged political symbol in front of a jurist's home is highly unethical, critics have said.
16 House Democrats Vote to Pass Bill Barring Pausing of Israel Arms Shipments
Critics say the bill is a severe overcorrection to Biden’s weapons pause which is likely ineffectual anyways.