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Doctor Who Tried to Help Pretti Says Feds Counted Wounds Instead of Doing CPR
“There was absolutely no need for any violence, let alone lethal force by multiple officers,” the doctor stated.
The Idea of Strong Borders Has Fueled Fascist-Style Wave in US, Parts of Europe
Grassroots aid efforts and mass protests offer glimmers of hope at a time when hope is in short supply.
Trump’s Department of Transportation Plans to Use AI to Draft New Regulations
The agency oversees rules that keep airplanes in the sky and prevent gas pipelines from exploding, among other things.
“This Is Blackmail”: Critics Slam Pam Bondi’s Demand for Minnesota Voter Rolls
Trump's attorney general demanded records on Medicaid and food aid programs and that Walz repeal sanctuary policies.
Here Are 4 Ways Mamdani Can Act to End NYC’s Support for Israeli Settlements
Despite his previous rhetoric, Mamdani has yet to use key mechanisms to crack down on settler nonprofits as mayor.
After the Devastation of Trump’s First Year, These Popular Rebellions Offer Hope
Elections, labor, mutual aid, and local organizing wins in 2025 point to strategies that can work in the coming year.
State Dept Memos Admit It Had Almost No Grounds to Deport Pro-Palestine Students
The memos were released by a judge who, last week, slammed Rubio, Noem, and Trump for “unconstitutional” actions.
149 House Democrats Join 192 Republicans to Pass Sweeping Military Spending Bill
Progressive critics say the vote exposes the fecklessness and hypocrisy of what claims to be an opposition party.
Trump Revokes Carney’s Invitation to Gaza Board After He Criticizes US’s Power
Trump’s ironic move is an example of the type of hostile diplomacy that Carney criticized in his speech.
White House Orders Federal Funding Probe Focused Almost Entirely on Dem States
“I have zero doubt that they intend to withhold funds” for political reasons, one Democratic lawmaker said.