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As Electricity Bills Rise, Activists Are Demanding Public Control of Utilities
“Public power” organizers are pushing for democratized control and truly public ownership of our energy system.
19 States and DC Are Suing to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
The lawsuit challenges a Health and Human Services declaration last week that bars providers from Medicare and Medicaid.
Civil Rights and Immigrant Advocates Slam Trump’s Response to DC Shooting
The administration has already begun to use the incident to stoke fears about Afghan immigrants.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Halt Illegal DC National Guard Deployment
The ruling comes amid legal battles over Trump’s moves to deploy the National Guard in other US cities.
Dems Are Right: Trump Is Undermining Democracy. So Is Their Party’s Right Wing.
Democratic mayors in some US cities have taken anti-democratic steps to subvert the will of their constituents.
DC “Sandwich Guy” Who Threw Sub at CBP Agent Acquitted on Fed Assault Charges
The immigration agent claimed that the harmless sub had “exploded” on his bulletproof vest.
Protester Sues DC Police, National Guard Over Arrest for Playing Star Wars Song
The protester played “The Imperial March,” a song associated with Darth Vader, while walking behind the troops.
Federal Agents Are Abducting Any DC Residents Who Appear Latino, New Suit Says
Federal agents detained one resident while he was on his way to dialysis treatment, according to the complaint.
Black Abolitionists Lead Resistance to Trump’s Use of Federal Police and ICE
Black-led abolitionist community defense groups are organizing against Trump’s efforts to target DC and Chicago.
Trump Vows to “Protect” Prayer in Public Schools, “Bring Back Religion” to US
Trump is “perpetuating the lie that America is a Christian nation and that religion is under attack,” critics said.