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Students Fighting to Protect Pro-Palestinian Activism Arrested at House Hearing
Protesters were promptly removed for demanding that lawmakers consider how their speech has been suppressed.
Danica Roem Becomes First Transgender Person Elected to Virginia State Senate
Roem's GOP opponent had campaigned on the anti-LGBTQ ideals espoused by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Exonerated Central Park Five Member Wins Seat on New York City Council
“I am really the ambassador for everyone’s pain,” Yusef Salaam said during the campaign.
22 House Democrats Voted With Republicans to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib
“This movement for a ceasefire is much bigger than one person," Tlaib said in a floor speech ahead of Tuesday's vote.
Virginia “Voting Rights Restoration” Process May Be a Form of Voter Suppression
“Modern voter suppression is like death by a million cuts,” one voting rights advocate told Truthout.
Dissenting Memo From State Dept Criticizes Biden Response to Israel’s Attacks
“We must publicly criticize Israel’s violations of international norms,” the dissenting memo states.
Survivors Speak Out as Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Gun Rights Case
The decision could deny gun possession to those with domestic violence restraining orders against them.
David Axelrod Tells Biden He Should Drop Out of 2024 Presidential Race
“The stakes of miscalculation here are too dramatic to ignore,” Axelrod said, urging Biden to reconsider his 2024 run.
Trump Beats Biden in Swing States Poll, But Loses Voters’ Support If Convicted
Trump wins five of six swing states in the poll, but loses all six if he's found guilty in any of his indictments.
Gaza Genocide Could Hurt Biden Reelection as Public Opinion Shifts on Palestine
As the Palestinian death toll in Gaza exceeds 10,000, calls for ceasefire are growing around the world.