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Sanders Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor: “We Need a New Politics”
“We need the kind of visionary leadership that Zohran is providing in this campaign,” said Sanders.
5 Million People Attended “No Kings” Protests. How Can We Build on This?
The protests were inspired by the idea that 3.5% of a population must rise up to successfully reject authoritarianism.
“No Kings Day” Protests Overshadow Trump’s Military Parade
At least 5 million people joined protests in the largest day of action against Trump since his return to office.
Gunman Dressed as Cop Assassinates Democratic State Rep. and Spouse in Minnesota
The assailant also shot and injured another Democratic lawmaker and his wife in a separate incident, officials said.
Under Pressure From Pro-Israel Groups, Canadian Cities Are Restricting Protest
Toronto, Vaughan, Brampton, and Calgary have all passed bylaws that infringe on protest rights, and Ottawa may be next.
Warren Calls for DHS Secretary Noem’s Resignation Following Padilla Incident
“The Trump administration is trying to undermine free speech in this country,” Warren said during an interview.
In France, a Rail Worker Is Going on Trial for Tweeting in Support of Palestine
France has already convicted hundreds of people since an undemocratic amendment was added to the legal code in 2014.
Majority of Voters Oppose “Big, Beautiful Bill,” With Just 27 Percent Backing It
The bill would gut billions of dollars in health care spending, and redistribute wealth from the poor to the rich.
Sen. Alex Padilla Tackled to the Ground, Handcuffed at Noem Press Conference
“If this is how this administration responds to a senator … imagine what they’re doing” to everyday Americans, he said.
Hegseth Won’t Say Whether He’d Follow Judicial Orders Relating to Troops in LA
Over the past several months, many Trump officials have suggested that the administration could ignore court orders.