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Trump Demands Supreme Court Block New York Judge’s Hush Money Sentencing Date
Trump's legal team claims that the sentencing would be a “burden” on him as he prepares to become president.

Transgender Bathroom Ban Takes Effect in House-Controlled Capitol Spaces
Many transgender visitors to the House have stated they will not comply with the anti-trans bathroom policy.

Montana Is Poised to Become the First State to Hear an Anti-Trans Bill in 2025
House Bill 121 ranks among the most extreme bathroom bans in the US, targeting adult trans people in public buildings.

Judge Aileen Cannon Temporarily Blocks Release of Jack Smith’s Report on Trump
Trump's lawyers have demanded that Attorney General Merrick Garland withhold Smith's report entirely.

Our Fight Against Trumpism Must Center Respect for Human Dignity
We must do this work collectively in organized ways, but we can also do it individually in small ways.

Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Paper Censors Criticism of Owner Bezos
“I’ve never had a cartoon killed because of who or what I chose to aim my pen at,” cartoonist Ann Telnaes said.

Deadly US Policies in Latin America Epitomize Jimmy Carter’s Mixed Legacy
Carter moved to limit aid to some right-wing dictatorships while supporting others, especially in Central America.

Elon Musk’s Influence Signifies a “New Era” in US Politics, Scholar Says
Professor Quinn Slobodian discusses Musk’s admiration of authoritarian strongmen, white supremacist rhetoric, and more.

Joe Biden Blasts Efforts to “Erase the History” of January 6 Capitol Attack
“Democracy — even in America — is never guaranteed,” President Joe Biden wrote in an op-ed.

One Man Spent Years Infiltrating a Far Right Militia — This Is What He Found
John Williams went undercover to expose the operations of notorious fascist militias like the Oath Keepers and AP3.