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Biden’s Response to Israel’s ICC Prosecution Is an Attack on International Law
This marks the first time in US history that a sitting president has openly sided with suspected war criminals.
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Trump Indicates He Would Allow States to Rule on Birth Control Regulations
During Trump’s tenure as president, his administration sought to limit some access to birth control programs.
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WA Students Say Gaza Encampment Has Been Most Valuable Part of Their Education
A solidarity encampment in Washington State is continuing to press Western Washington University to divest from Israel.
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Trump Asks Supporters If He Should Be 3-Term President
Trump has floated the idea of serving three terms several times over the past few years.
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Israel Returns Associated Press’s Equipment Following Outcry Over Confiscation
Israel’s seizure of the camera is “part of a pattern of aggression against journalism,” said one free press advocate.
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Anti-Mask Laws Target Gaza Protests, But They Threaten All Progressive Movements
Several states are considering expanding bans on public masking as a means to repress protest.
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Dockworkers Push Union Resolution to Block Shipment of Israeli Military Cargo
A local International Longshore and Warehouse Union effort builds on decades of support for Palestinian liberation.
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Israel to Punish West Bank After 3 More Countries Recognize Palestinian State
Israel’s finance minister would build three illegal settlements for every nation that recognizes a Palestinian state.
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SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito Caught Up in Second Flag Controversy
Several critics say the partisan flags in front of Alito’s home should result in his recusal from key cases.
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Palestine Solidarity Encampments Are a Rehearsal for Liberatory Self-Governance
“The movement is not going away,” says author and University of Chicago faculty member Eman Abdelhadi.
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Dockworkers Push Union Resolution to Block Shipment of Israeli Military Cargo
A local International Longshore and Warehouse Union effort builds on decades of support for Palestinian liberation.
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Israel to Punish West Bank After 3 More Countries Recognize Palestinian State
Israel’s finance minister would build three illegal settlements for every nation that recognizes a Palestinian state.
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Biden’s Response to Israel’s ICC Prosecution Is an Attack on International Law
This marks the first time in US history that a sitting president has openly sided with suspected war criminals.
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Cops Raid University of Michigan Camp Before Its President Testifies in Congress
At least four people were arrested Tuesday, while two others were hospitalized after being pepper-sprayed by police.