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Fascism Isn’t Coming — It’s Here. Now What?
“We don't get to choose the people who show up for us and who save us sometimes,” says organizer Ejeris Dixon.
Rubio Brags He’s “Championing Free Speech” as He Hand-Picks Protesters to Deport
The US is a “beacon of hope for millions of people around the world,” he said amid his sweeping deportation campaign.
Rubio Memo: Mohsen Mahdawi’s Presence in US Undermines Gaza “Peace” Prospects
Federal officials are seeking to deport the Columbia pro-Palestine protester to the occupied West Bank.
Trump Signs Executive Order Delaying Negotiations for Prescription Drug Prices
One policy advocate described the move as “a total capitulation to the demands of drug corporation lobbyists.”
Democrats Shift Towards Limiting Stock Trading by Members of Congress
One proposal, backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, would ban lawmakers from owning or trading stocks.
Ecuador’s Contested Presidential Election Rocked by New Cover-Up Allegations
President Noboa’s leftist rival is challenging the results, calling Noboa a “dictator” who committed election fraud.
Appalled at Funding Genocide, Over 2,000 US Taxpayers Turn to the UN for Redress
With no recourse in US courts or Congress, the Taxpayers Against Genocide movement pivots to UN Human Rights Council.
Trump Admin Is Buying Time in Federal Court to Speed Mahmoud Khalil Deportation
A judge ruled the Trump administration has grounds to deport Khalil, despite his being a legal permanent resident.
Over 20K Flock to Sanders-AOC “Fight Oligarchy” Rally in Red State Utah
President Trump won Utah by more than 20 percentage points in the 2024 election.
North Carolina Supreme Court Partially Upholds GOP “Bloodless Coup” Ballot Purge
Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin is challenging some 65,000 votes in his bid to overturn his opponent's narrow win.