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Trump Accuser Who Testified Hopes Other Survivors Will Come Forward
Jessica Leeds, one of dozens of women who has accused Trump of sexual misconduct, discusses the E. Jean Carroll case.

A Ceasefire Is Immediately Needed to Reduce Escalating War in Ukraine
Phyllis Bennis says a ceasefire is only a prelude to negotiations, which should lead to Russian troops being pulled out.

Driver Plows Into Group Near Migrant Shelter in Texas, Killing 8
The incident, which injured at least 10 more, comes just days before the Trump-era Title 42 policy is set to expire.

“Freedom to Learn” Protests Target Book Bans, Right-Wing Attacks on Education
If the right wants to take it away, says Kimberlé Crenshaw, it means it’s important.

UN Warns Afghanistan Faces the Largest Humanitarian Crisis in the World Today
The Taliban’s crackdown on women and girls may amount to gender persecution, which is a crime against humanity.

The Push for Ethics Reform Heats Up With 3 Justices Embroiled in Growing Scandal
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the issue following revelations about Thomas, Gorsuch and Roberts.

Police Attacked Kids With Dogs, Water Cannons in Birmingham 60 Years Ago Today
Thousands of children began a 10-week-long series of protests against segregation and hundreds were arrested.

Zooey Zephyr and Justin Jones Won’t Be Silenced by GOP: “Courage Is Contagious”
The two Democratic state lawmakers say the only way to fight such anti-democratic moves is through broad solidarity.

Oklahoma Parole Board Denies Clemency for Death Row Prisoner Richard Glossip
Glossip’s execution is set for May 18 even though the state’s own attorney general sought to vacate the conviction.

In His Own Words: Harry Belafonte on Fighting for Justice in the Age of Trump
“There’s some ass-kicking out here to be done. And we should do it,” the late Belafonte said in 2016.