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Will Trump Weaponize the FCC to Crack Down on Media Outlets He Doesn’t Like?
Trump could use the Federal Communications Commission to carry out his fantasies of revenge against the media.
Progressive Dems Are Handing Trump a Weapon Against Dissent With Mask Bans
The push to ban masking in public is a threat to free speech and disability rights.
Trump’s AG Pick Pam Bondi Once Called for Deporting Student Protesters
Pam Bondi's call for deporting students — regardless of their citizenship status — echoes comments Trump made in May.
House Passes Chilling “Nonprofit Killer” Bill With 15 Democrats Voting “Yes”
“A sixth grader would know this is unconstitutional,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Germany and US Are in a Race to the Bottom on Suppressing Pro-Palestine Speech
Both countries are adding to the transnational toolkit used to crack down on activists speaking out against genocide.
Grassroots Organizing Wisdom Will Be Crucial With a Fascist in the White House
Leftist organizers in red states know the importance of base-building in local communities when rights are under attack.
Florida Book Bans Are Lower This Year Compared to 2023 — Why Is a Mystery
Although book ban attempts have lessened, dozens of titles still faced scrutiny across the state over the past year.
Banned Books in US Tripled to at Least 10,000 Last Year Under GOP State Laws
Iowa and Florida alone banned around 8,000 titles in libraries and public schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
Journalism Professor’s Suspension Shows the Hypocrisy of “Objectivity”
Steven Thrasher’s suspension from teaching journalism at Northwestern shows “the Palestine exception” at work.
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States Across the South Are Introducing Laws Punishing Pro-Palestinian Speech
Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Texas have all introduced legislation conflating support for Palestine with terrorism.