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Dominican Republic Cozies Up to Israel Amid Right Wing Surge in Latin America
The government recently adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism while escalating its ethnic cleansing of Haitians.
Netanyahu May Lose Israeli Elections. That Won’t Save Gaza From Occupation.
As living conditions here in Gaza deteriorate, we have little hope that Israel’s elections will ease our suffering.
Courts Reject Trump’s Attempt at Deploying ICE to Intimidate Voters
A judge ordered Homeland Security to stop sending agents door to door in nine key states to hunt for “voter fraud.”
Kagan Warns Far Right Supreme Court Rulings Will Undermine American Democracy
The American people view the current political system as “a nightmare,” Kagan said, “and they’re right.”
Todd Blanche Won’t Rule Out DOJ Disruption of Midterm Elections Certification
Seven in 10 Americans don't believe President Donald Trump will accept the midterm results.
Mafia Diplomacy Will Continue After Kimberly Guilfoyle
Guilfoyle’s mission in Greece — to push fossil fuels — is also playing out in the US with a permitting reform bill.
Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Netanyahu Ahead of Israel’s Elections
The visit came amid discussions between the US and Israel about a renewed assault on Iran.
Tenants Unions Anticipate Housing Policy Gains After Progressives Win in RI
Reclaim Rhode Island demonstrates the power of tenant organizing to effect change in local politics.
Trump Critic Louise Lucas Indicted as DOJ Ignores Election-Year Guidelines
“I spent my life fighting back, and I'm not stopping now,” said Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas.
Trump’s Justice Department Ditches Civil Rights and School Desegregation Cases
“Walking away from them doesn’t mean the discrimination has been addressed,” points out a former agency official.