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Trump’s Iran War May Mark the Beginning of the End for Dollar-Backed US Empire
Radical economist Costas Lapavitsas discusses the crumbling of the dollar-backed world system and what could be next.
Gavin Newsom Says He “Reveres the State of Israel,” Regrets Apartheid Label
If Netanyahu continues down this path, apartheid is “a word you may hear others use,” the California governor said.
Rage Against ICE in Minnesota Was Born Out of Heartbreak
Minneapolis residents are continuing to express their grief over ICE’s sustained occupation through civil disobedience.
Black Seniors Without Birth Records Could Be Disenfranchised by SAVE America Act
One-fifth of Black Americans born in 1939 and 1940 were never issued birth certificates, according to one estimate.
Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Special Election, Despite Calling It “Cheating”
“Mail voting is a safe, secure, and reliable method” to cast ballots, the Bipartisan Policy Center states.
German President Says Trump’s War on Iran Should Cause Permanent Rupture With US
The president’s remarks were a departure from Germany’s policies supporting the US in the war.
Twin Cities Win JFK Library Award for Resisting ICE Crackdown
Numerous recipients of the award over the past several years have received the honor for their resistance against Trump.
Formerly Incarcerated Women Are Pushing Systemic Change in Elected Office
From voting rights to wages to housing assistance, these officials advocate for systemic change to reduce incarceration.
Trump Pushes False Narrative in Ordering ICE Agents to “Help” TSA at US Airports
Some GOP lawmakers have admitted that the decision to deploy ICE agents to airports is politically motivated.
Senate GOP Blocks TSA Pay as Trump Threatens to Send ICE to Airports
Thousands of workers miss pay as shutdown continues, and Trump proposes sending ICE to US airports.