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Amnesty International Finds Israel Is Committing Genocide in Bombshell Report
“Genocidal intent has been part and parcel of Israel’s conduct in Gaza since 7 October 2023,” the report says.
Blinken Says Lebanon Ceasefire “Holding” — as France Reports Israeli Violations
France, a collaborator in the deal, has reportedly recorded at least 52 Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
South Korean President Forced to Rescind Right-Wing Martial Law Declaration
The scandal-plagued far right leader declared a need to protect the country from “communist” and “anti-state” forces.
What Actions Can the Biden Admin Take on Abortion Before Trump Takes Office?
Even faced with a hostile administration, some reproductive rights policies will not disappear immediately.
Biden Approves New $680 Million Arms Sale to Israel, Despite Lebanon Ceasefire
The sale is moving along despite the beginning of a ceasefire between the Israeli military and Hezbollah this week.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Take More Action on Cannabis Before Leaving Office
The president “has the opportunity to further reduce the harms of marijuana’s criminalization,” the lawmakers said.
Amnesty International Urges Biden to Free Leonard Peltier “Before It’s Too Late”
The 80-year-old Indigenous activist has been incarcerated nearly as long as Joe Biden has been in national politics.
Report: Biden Admin Lobbying Against Sanders Push to Block Israel Arms Deal
The administration claimed that blocking arms transfers would embolden Hamas — ignoring Israel’s genocidal slaughter.
Biden Admin Sanctions Israeli West Bank Settlers — But Not Leaders Arming Them
Democrats previously urged Biden to sanction top Israeli officials for their backing of violence in the West Bank.
Biden Allows Ukraine to Use Long-Range Missiles for Deep Strikes Inside Russia
One Russian official described the decision as “a very big step towards the start of World War III.”