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More Biden Officials Resign Over US Participation in Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
A total of at least nine Biden administration officials have resigned publicly so far.
Critics Decry Justice Alito’s Refusal to Recuse on Key Court Cases
The calls for Alito’s recusal come amid reports of pro-Trump flags flying outside of the justice’s homes.
Texas Republicans Offer Up a Christian Nationalist, Anti-Democracy Platform
Voters in rural counties would be given expansive voting power, vastly outweighing voters in cities and suburban areas.
Texas AG Uses Consumer Protection Laws to Pursue His Political Targets
Ken Paxton has even used the laws to investigate out-of-state organizations connected to gender-affirming care.
Mainstream Media Obscure the Threat Posed by Trump’s Authoritarianism
The ruling elite use major media apparatuses as disimagination machines for tools of indoctrination.
Key Netanyahu Ally Engaged in Nearly Decade-Long “War” Against ICC — Report
Threats against the former lead prosecutor of the ICC included targeted statements involving her family.
Trump Tells Donors He’ll Deport “Any Student” Who Protests Against Gaza Genocide
Both US-born and foreign students have constitutionally recognized rights to free speech.
House Democrats Reject Mike Johnson’s Invite for Netanyahu to Address Congress
Despite voting to send Netanyahu's government billions as it commits war crimes, mainstream Dems criticized the invite.
Corporations Already Spent Over $1 Billion on Lobbying in First Quarter of 2024
Big businesses have already spent $1.2 billion to ensure pro-corporate policies and ever-rising profits.
Our Gaza Encampments May Fall, But They’ve Already Radicalized a Generation
Many of the Gaza solidarity encampments have now been destroyed by police. How do we make sense of their legacy?