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Advocates Warn of Mass Arrests of DC’s Unhoused Residents
Advocates have lambasted the Trump administration’s plan as cruel and inhumane.
Texas Senate Passes Map After 2 Democrats Fail to Join House Member Walkout
The gerrymander would benefit the GOP and dilute Black and Brown voters' power. The House may now decide its fate.
Sanders Announces Legislation to Reverse Trump Cuts to Social Security
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Social Security must be expanded by making the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes.
Ex-Colombian President Tied to US-Backed Paramilitaries Given House Arrest
Uribe, a staunch US ally who ruled Colombia from 2002 to 2010, had been found guilty of witness tampering and bribery.
Trump Has Shielded 165 Companies From Federal Enforcement Actions Since January
Tech giants have been the chief beneficiaries of the administration's decision to drop lawsuits and investigations.
Federal Court Allows DOGE Access to Sensitive Data on Millions of Americans
A federal appeals court tossed out a lower court’s order temporarily barring DOGE’s access to people’s information.
Trump’s Claims on Illinois Bail Reform, DC Crime Shown to Be False
Contrary to President Trump’s claims, eliminating cash bail has made Illinois safer, advocates say.
Progressive Leaders Across the Americas Unite Against Growing Global Fascism
The leaders must now translate positive experiences from the Pan-American Congress into action in their home countries.
Starvation Has Long Been Used as a Weapon of War Against Indigenous People
Settler colonizers in the US and Canada destroyed Indigenous food systems in their bid to acquire land.
Norway’s Wealth Fund Divests From 11 of 61 Stakes in Israeli Companies
Norway’s top newspaper revealed last week that the fund is invested in an Israeli jet parts provider.