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Gov. Kay Ivey Seemingly Praises New Congressional Map Defying SCOTUS Order
The Alabama governor's comments “echoed a racist trope of segregationists,” some observers noted.
Israel’s Judicial Overhaul Will Further Enable Apartheid and Occupation
The mass protests against the reforms are ignoring the question of Palestinian rights, says journalist Gideon Levy.
Ohio Voters Will Decide Whether Norfolk Southern Can Buy Publicly Owned Railroad
The company behind the train derailment in East Palestine wants to buy the only municipally owned railroad in the U.S.
Sanders Says He’s Voting Against NDAA: “The Pentagon Doesn’t Need $886B”
The cycle of defense contractors lobbying in order to obtain government contracts is “legalized bribery,” Sanders said.
Trump’s Attacks on the Legal System Are a Preview of How He Plans to Govern
When Trump says that he wants to concentrate power in the hands of the president, you’d better believe it.
Israeli Parliament Passes Part of Reforms Popularly Opposed as “Judicial Coup”
The reforms could eliminate remaining barriers to expanding settlements and further rolling back Palestinians' rights.
We Can’t Tackle Gun Violence Until We Address Racial Inequity
Years of abandonment of working-class Black communities and incredible wealth inequality lies at the root of this issue.
Abbott’s Billion-Dollar Barrier Barrels Forward
Texas’ border wall is raising concerns about wildlife, public thrift and property rights.
Alabama GOP Defies Supreme Court Order to Pass Maps Empowering Black Voters
“Why can’t we in Alabama one time do what’s right?” lamented one Democratic Alabama state lawmaker.
Trump-Appointed Judge Sets Mar-a-Lago Docs Trial Date for May 2024
Judge Aileen Cannon wrote that there wasn't “a sufficient basis on this record to postpone” the trial.