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Trump Administration
Trump Issues Sanctions on Iran, Threatens to “Obliterate” It If He’s Killed
Trump has signed an executive order to exert pressure on Iran while also trying to obtain a nuclear deal.
Gaza Is Not for Sale — No Matter What Trump Says
Trump’s absurd plan to annex Gaza will never be tolerated by Palestinians.
Here’s How Chicago Educators Are Defending Their Students From Trump’s Attacks
They’ve created resources that may be helpful to other teachers who are developing sanctuary plans to protect students.
Trump Administration Plans Criminal Investigations Into Corporate DEIA Programs
The attorney general's directive sparks concerns over the Trump administration's impact on civil rights protections.
Trump’s Move to Abolish Ed Dept. Is Part of Broader Attack on Public Schools
We are witnessing an “extremist, authoritarian power grab to dismantle public education,” says educator Jesse Hagopian.
15 Democratic State AGs Vow to Protect Access to Gender-Affirming Care
The joint statement comes as Trump signs an executive order targeting trans athletes in women’s sports.
Federal Judge Blocks Transfer of 3 Trans Women to Men’s Prison
Trans people face a heightened risk of violence when confined in prison facilities that don’t align with their gender.
Top EEOC Lawyer Fired by Trump Speaks Out on Anti-DEI Purge, Gutting of Agencies
DEI has become a bogeyman to tar efforts to enforce civil rights laws, says Karla Gilbride.
RFK Jr. Nomination Advances on Same Day Trump Pushes Anti-Vax Talking Points
The Senate Finance Committee narrowly advanced Kennedy's nomination to the full Senate by a 14-13 vote on Tuesday.
The EPA Has Suffered Decades of Attacks — But Trump’s Are the Worst Yet
Trump’s Project 2025-stoked sabotage of the Environmental Protection Agency will unleash rampant carcinogens in the US.