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Bishop William Barber: GOP Budget Is a Form of Social and Political Murder
“The reason I use the word ‘murder’ is because they know that it’s going to cause death,” Barber says.
Trump Lawsuit Against Driving Access Seeks to Grab Undocumented People’s Data
Across the United States, 19 states and DC allow all residents to get driver’s licenses. That right is being challenged.
My Father in Gaza Was Yearning for Our Reunion. When That Hope Died, So Did He.
This is how we grieve under occupation: digitally, remotely, alone. Our mourning, like our lives, is fragmented.
Israel Always Wanted to Exterminate Gaza. Now, It’s Seizing the Opportunity.
With international backing, Israel is now openly planning for permanent occupation of Gaza and forced mass expulsion.
Amid Israel’s Starvation Campaign, Palestinian Chef Fights to Preserve Heritage
“Tabkha: Recipes From Under the Rubble” reimagines traditional Palestinian cuisine amid genocide.
DHS Offer for “Voluntary Self-Deportation” Could Harm Undocumented Immigrants
Accepting the offer could sabotage pending or future cases people might have in US immigration court, an expert warns.
We Can’t Let RFK Jr. Divide Our Autistic Community Based on Our Support Needs
A Trump official spoke of an “autism registry” then walked it back. Organizers still fear infringements on rights.
Int’l Human Rights Body Rules on US Case of Migrant That Was Tortured, Killed
The findings could set a precedent for other cases before the commission involving US police-perpetrated killings.
Deportations of US Citizen Children Raise Fears for Mixed-Status Families
“These children were taken without any choice,” the lawyer of a 2-year-old deported citizen said.
ICE Admits They Didn’t Have a Warrant When They Abducted Mahmoud Khalil
“ICE has admitted it detained Mahmoud illegally ... to justify it, they are now flat out lying,” said a legal advocate.