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Unremitting Turkish Attacks Leave Rojava in Peril — and in Need of Solidarity
The future of this experiment is on the line as much of its civilian infrastructure has been destroyed since October.
Report: 210 Jan. 6 Defendants Say They Answered Trump’s “Call” to Attack Capitol
"We basically was just following what he said," one participant in the Capitol attack said, according to the report.
Michigan Campaign to Vote “Uncommitted” Grows as Biden Continues Israel Support
Organizers are hoping to send a powerful message to Biden as he continues to back Israel’s genocidal assault.
Crackdown on Palestinian Solidarity Exceeds Reagan-Era Activist Repression
Efforts to silence and intimidate human rights activists must be challenged, no matter who is perpetrating them.
Dems Pick Up House Seat With Suozzi Winning New York Special Election
The win for Democrats tightens the already slim majority Republicans have in the House of Representatives.
Republicans Pass Impeachment Measure Against DHS Head Alejandro Mayorkas
Mayorkas is the first nonpresidential executive branch official to be impeached since 1876.
Senate Passes Bill to Defund UNRWA as Israel Assaults Last “Safe” Place in Gaza
Sen. Bernie Sanders was the only senator to vote against the bill’s passage in all 10 procedural votes it underwent.
Trump Files Request to Supreme Court for Stay on “Presidential Immunity” Ruling
Special counsel Jack Smith has until February 20 to respond to Trump’s brief.
Could Indonesia’s Presidential Election Usher In Return to Military Rule?
Investigative reporter Allan Nairn discusses presidential candidate Gen. Prabowo Subianto’s authoritarian record.
Trump Says Taylor Swift Would Be “Disloyal” to Him If She Backs Biden
Recent polling shows more Americans view Taylor Swift favorably than Donald Trump.