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Sanders Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor: “We Need a New Politics”
“We need the kind of visionary leadership that Zohran is providing in this campaign,” said Sanders.
Senate GOP Budget Draft Proposes Even Bigger Cuts to Medicaid Funding
The Senate Finance Committee text goes even further than the House version in its attacks on the program.
5 Million People Attended “No Kings” Protests. How Can We Build on This?
The protests were inspired by the idea that 3.5% of a population must rise up to successfully reject authoritarianism.
“No Kings Day” Protests Overshadow Trump’s Military Parade
At least 5 million people joined protests in the largest day of action against Trump since his return to office.
Gunman Dressed as Cop Assassinates Democratic State Rep. and Spouse in Minnesota
The assailant also shot and injured another Democratic lawmaker and his wife in a separate incident, officials said.
Under Pressure From Pro-Israel Groups, Canadian Cities Are Restricting Protest
Toronto, Vaughan, Brampton, and Calgary have all passed bylaws that infringe on protest rights, and Ottawa may be next.
Warren Calls for DHS Secretary Noem’s Resignation Following Padilla Incident
“The Trump administration is trying to undermine free speech in this country,” Warren said during an interview.
In France, a Rail Worker Is Going on Trial for Tweeting in Support of Palestine
France has already convicted hundreds of people since an undemocratic amendment was added to the legal code in 2014.
Majority of Voters Oppose “Big, Beautiful Bill,” With Just 27 Percent Backing It
The bill would gut billions of dollars in health care spending, and redistribute wealth from the poor to the rich.
A Second Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Trump’s Executive Order on Elections
Judge Denise Casper ruled provisions of the order exceeded Trump’s authority and would cause “irreparable harm.”