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After 104 Days in Prison, Mahmoud Khalil Marches Back to Columbia University
“I just want to go back and continue the work I was already doing, advocating for Palestinian rights,” Khalil said.
Alabama Voters Banned Prison Slavery — But Prisoners Say It Hasn’t Stopped
As a lawsuit tries to stop a forced prison labor program, a beer distributor is defending its own participation.
Israel Kills Over 70, Wounds Hundreds as Tanks Open Fire on Aid Seekers in Gaza
“The people are dying, they are being torn apart, to get food for their children,” one eyewitness said.
The Number of Unhoused Young Children Is at Crisis Level. It’s Set to Get Worse.
Nearly 447,000 US kids under 3 were unhoused at last count. Trump’s budget bill threatens to make that number skyrocket.
For Families Sheltering in Nylon Tents, Gaza’s Scorching Summer Is Unbearable
The intense heat is compounded as swarms of flies and mosquitoes infest the tents due to an absence of sewage services.
Smotrich Moves to Destroy Palestinian Economy After UK, Others Sanction Him
Israel's finance minister has moved to isolate Palestinian banks from the international banking system.
Man Says ICE Isn’t Treating His Cancer — and His Isn’t the Only Case of Neglect
At least six people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. José is worried that he could be next.
Trump Administration Is Eliminating USAID’s Entire International Workforce
All foreign assistance programs will be managed by the State Department.
Israeli Military Seizes Gaza Freedom Flotilla in International Waters
Israeli forces commandeered the humanitarian aid boat and arrested its 12 passengers.
Israeli Academics Call for Boycott of Israel’s Medical Institutions
The medical establishment is complicit in the genocidal assault on Gaza, said Israeli political scientist Neve Gordon.
Human Rights Watch Calls for War Crime Investigation Into Deadly US Bombing
US airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen last April killed 84 people and wounded more than 150 others.
Israeli Officer Promoted After He Ordered Killing of White Flag Holders in Gaza
“I don’t know what a white flag is, shoot to kill,” the officer reportedly said at the time.
Greta Thunberg: Silence and Inaction Is More Deadly Than Me Sailing to Gaza
A group of 12 people, including the Swedish activist, are attempting to deliver aid in spite of the Israeli blockade.