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Texas Weakens Gun Laws One Day After Odessa Massacre Leaves 7 Dead, 22 Injured
It is now easier to carry guns in Texas churches, schools and apartment buildings.
Hong Kong’s “Father of Democracy” Calls on Government to Heed Demonstrators
This weekend marks 13 weeks of protesters calling for greater political freedom in Hong Kong.
Family of Mexican Teenager Slain by Border Agent Awaits SCOTUS Ruling
Is a Mexican citizen killed on Mexican soil by a U.S. border agent protected by the U.S. Constitution?
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Policies Target Children, Cancer Patients, Servicemembers
The new anti-immigration policies were enacted as border wall construction began on federally protected lands this week.
Boris Johnson Suspends Parliament Ahead of Brexit in Attack on UK Democracy
The prime minister broke an unspoken rule of the British constitution: Don't involve the queen in politics.
Greta Thunberg Arrives in NYC to Fight “Biggest Crisis Humanity Has Ever Faced”
The Swedish climate justice activist arrived after a 15-day voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in an emissions-free yacht.
Migrant Death Toll Tops 900 in Mediterranean as 40 Die Near Libya
Meanwhile, far-right European leaders continue to criminalize refugees and migrants.
Israel’s Airstrikes in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq Mark Escalation in Aggression
The president of Lebanon likened the recent Israeli attacks to a “declaration of war.”
Johnson & Johnson Ruling Sets Stage for Holding Pharma Accountable for Opioids
The ruling marks the first time a drug company has been held responsible for the opioid crisis.
How David Koch’s Empire Helped Shape US Politics and Thwart Climate Action
The Koch brothers poured massive amounts of funding into supporting climate change denial.