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House Dems and Shireen Abu Akleh's Family Urge US to 'Hold Her Killers Accountable'

"When Americans are killed abroad it is more or less standard procedure for our government to open an investigation," said Rep. Rashida Tlaib. "But when the murderers wear Israeli uniforms, there is complete silence."

Brett Wilkins ·


Petition Demanding Clarence Thomas Impeachment Reaches 1.2 Million

Clarence Thomas, says a MoveOn petition, "has shown he cannot be an impartial justice and is more concerned with covering up his wife's coup attempts than the health of the Supreme Court."

Jessica Corbett ·


Four Ways to Improve Anxiety and Despair Amid Never-Ending Bad News

A Personal Perspective: Build agency and purpose for yourself and the future.

Zoe Weil ·


On Their 57th Anniversary, Medicare and Medicaid Remain Under Threat

Democratic proposals to protect and expand Medicare and Medicaid have received almost ZERO support from the GOP, while proposals to privatize and cut benefits have originated with Republicans.

Max Richtman ·


With Referendum Off Until 2024, California Lawmakers Must Act on $18 Minimum Wage

California's low-wage workers need a minimum wage hike. The Legislature should make it happen.

Isaac Lozano ·


Woman Targeted by Gaetz Raises $300K (and Counting) for Abortion Rights

"He expected me to cower and hide," said Olivia Julianna, "but that's not how it played out."

Julia Conley ·


'Racism—Pure and Simple': Buffett Lender Redlined Philly-Area Homebuyers, Says DOJ

"This settlement is a stark reminder that redlining is not a problem from a bygone era," said Kristen Clarke, an assistant U.S. attorney general, announcing a $20 million deal with Trident Mortgage.

Brett Wilkins ·


US Lawmakers Want to Bar Using Espionage Act to Target Journalists

"When one journalist is prosecuted for doing his or her job, that's a threat to all journalists," said Rep. Ro Khanna.

Kenny Stancil ·


'This Is Big News': DOJ Investigating Trump in Criminal Probe of Jan. 6 Attack

"If we fail to criminally prosecute Trump," warned one House Democrat, "we will march this country inexorably down the path of fascism."

Jake Johnson ·


After Meeting Blinken, Shireen Abu Akleh's Family 'Still Waiting' for Justice

"Since the president didn't come to us in Jerusalem to hear first-hand our grief, outrage, and concerns regarding his administration's lack of response to Shireen's extrajudicial killing, we decided to come to him."

Brett Wilkins ·

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