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2024 Eurovision Winner Returns Trophy to Protest Israel’s Inclusion in Contest
Eurovision has been “used to soften the image of a state accused of severe wrongdoing,” said Swiss artist Nemo.
Palestine Solidarity Activists Are Holding Historic Hunger Strike in UK Prisons
The eight hunger strikers locked up in the UK need international solidarity to show the world they are not alone.
Trump’s National Security Strategy Is Pax Americana With a MAGA Twist
“The stunning section devoted to Europe reads like a far-right pamphlet,” said a former French ambassador to the US.
Tlaib Slams House’s Bipartisan Passage of $901 Billion Military Spending Bill
“Imagine if our government funded our communities like they fund war,” Rep. Rashida Tlaib said.
Judge Emil Bove Faces Ethics Complaint After Attending Trump Rally
Bove, who was nominated and confirmed as a judge this past summer, was previously a criminal defense attorney for Trump.
Trump Plan Could Require 5 Years of Social Media Posts From Tourists Entering US
Immigration agents also plan to ask prospective tourists to provide email addresses they’ve used over the last decade.
Poll: Voters Say Billionaires Pay Too Little in Taxes, Back Action on Inequality
The poll found that 8 in 10 Americans view the wealth gap as a problem that is either “very big” or “somewhat big.”
National Parks Service Ends Free Entry on MLK Day, Juneteenth
The change “sends a troubling message about who our national parks are for," one critic said.
Democratic Leaders’ Cowardice Helped Pave Way for Trump. Can the Party Change?
Saving the US from autocracy means recognizing and overcoming the chokehold that Democratic leaders have on the party.
Report Downgrades US Civic Rating to “Obstructed” Due to Trump’s Actions
Trump has “triggered a wave of measures undermining democratic institutions and civic freedoms,” the group said.