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Morocco’s Occupation of Western Sahara Is Hindering Earthquake Relief Efforts
The Moroccan regime has refused to redeploy forces in Western Sahara and their equipment to assist in relief efforts.
Mouths Full of Blood: Trump and His Backers Spread Lies, Violence and Fascism
Death threats have become rampant as MAGA culture twists norms and makes once-marginal forms of violence mainstream.
2 Republican Lawmakers Chide Party Members Over Government Funding Impasse
The lawmakers signaled they'd endorse a bipartisan parliamentary maneuver to end gridlock in the House over spending.
Democrats Appear to Be on a Special Elections “Hot Streak” This Year
In an examination of 30 special elections this year, Democrats have outpaced Republicans by 11 points.
Clarence Thomas Failed to Disclose Participation in Koch Network Donor Summit
The Supreme Court justice has served as a fundraising draw for the organization that has brought cases before the court.
Trump Wants Republicans to Shut Down the Government to Block DOJ Charges
Trump wants GOP members of Congress to “defund all aspects” of government on his behalf, he said on Truth Social.
Report: Attempts to Ban Books in 2023 Are Outpacing Previous Year by 20 Percent
Far right groups are targeting books with LGBTQ and/or racial themes, a new report stated.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Resolution Apologizing for 1973 Chilean Coup
The resolution also calls for the declassification of all U.S. documents related to the coup and its aftermath.
Republicans Try to Manufacture Disingenuous Pro-Worker Branding Amid UAW Strike
Those that haven’t stayed silent push a divide-and-conquer strategy that pits organized labor against climate activists.
WI GOP Lawmaker Holds University Pay Raises Hostage in Order to Eliminate DEI
Demands for cuts to DEI show “a lack of respect and a lack of value” for those staff, one UW System employee said.