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US-Backed Repression in Latin America Paved the Way for ICE
The struggle for immigration justice has become increasingly inseparable from the global fight against authoritarianism.
Fighting Cancer Has Given Me New Insights on the Anti-Fascist Challenge We Face
To resist authoritarianism, our work must be deeply relational. We must act even in uncertainty. Nurturing builds power.
Jury Convicts 8 in Texas Case Tied to Trump’s War Against “Antifa”
Experts warn the verdict could set a precedent for prosecuting protest activity as terrorism.
New York Residents Are Fighting a Data Center Backed by a Billionaire Trump Ally
Residents in Western New York are opposing a data center backed by an Epstein-tied private equity firm.
DHS Official Responsible for Election Security Previously Called to Ban Voting Machines
“The security of our election infrastructure depends on leadership that is trusted," a voting rights advocate said.
Trump Says Rising Oil Prices “Benefit” US as Americans Struggle With Gas Costs
Gas prices have increased by more than 22 percent since the week before Trump launched the US’s war on Iran.
Speaker Johnson Defends Ogles, Fine, Amid Calls to Condemn Islamophobic Rhetoric
Johnson also peddled anti-Muslim conspiracy theories to explain why he wouldn't criticize his colleagues.
Venezuela Advances Reform That Revokes State Control Over Mining Activities
Delcy Rodríguez announced the new legislation during a visit from the US interior secretary and mining executives.
Markwayne Mullin Made Profitable Stock Purchases Days Before US Military Strikes
As a member of a key Senate committee, Mullin was privy to information regarding planned military actions.
Plurality of Americans Back Firing Multiple Trump Cabinet Members
Many members of Trump's cabinet — including Trump himself — receive low favorability ratings from Americans.