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As Israel Begins “Final Phase” of Genocide, Biden Slams Pro-Palestine Protests
Just two months ago, Biden said that the invasion of Rafah is a “red line” Israel must not cross.
Trump Says Gag Order Jail Sentence Would Be “Sacrifice” to Protect Speech Rights
Trump has violated the court-imposed gag order a total of 10 times.
Jewish Prof Body-Slammed by Police Tells Biden to Stop Weaponizing Antisemitism
“We don’t want this genocide in Gaza in our name,” says Annelise Orleck, who was brutalized by police at Dartmouth.
Poll Finds Election Officials Fear for Their Safety, Political Interference
The vast majority of local election officials have taken new precautions to secure the 2024 election.
Labour Wins Landslide in Local UK Elections Amid Tory Crackdown on Migrants
Labour also lost some seats to independents, likely over the party's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar Indicted on Charges of Bribery and Money Laundering
The right-wing Democrat allegedly accepted bribes from Azerbaijan, aiding in the ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh.
To Confront Antisemitism, Stand With the Oppressed, Not Today’s Pharaohs
Groups like the ADL actually add fuel to antisemitism by conflating it with critiques of Israel.
Sanders: Gaza “May Be Biden’s Vietnam”
“Biden is putting himself in a position where he has alienated not just young people, but a lot of the Democratic base.”
Democratic Senators Submit Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Use
“It’s time for Congress to wake up,” New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said, regarding changes to cannabis laws.
“Free Speech Absolutist” Elon Musk Wants to Deport Protesters Who Remove US Flag
Hours after making the proposal, Musk said he would reinstate the account of white nationalist Nick Fuentes.