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Jan 19, 2025 · Trump is poised to employ his mastery of spectacle to expand the oppressive forms of state violence at work in the US.

5 days ago · The fragile, incomplete and long overdue Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement has brought huge relief to the millions of Palestinians who have been under daily threat of airstrikes, bombardment and forced starvation for over 15 months. The numerous scenes of Palestinians celebrating — a boy raising a ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Progressive wins at the local and state levels complicate the notion of a sweeping rightward political turn in the US.

Jan 16, 2025 · Mediators announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which consists of a six-week initial phase, and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. The ...

Jan 14, 2025 · The report, which Trump’s legal team sought to bury, is the first of two volumes that Smith’s team produced following the completion of its investigations into the former president’s unlawful election interference and hoarding of classified documents. Smith dropped the two cases shortly after Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. According to the Justice Department, Smith has urged ...

Nov 10, 2024 · Let’s take concrete action to protect the millions of US residents facing the threat of Trump’s deportation crosshairs.

Dec 31, 2024 · As the incoming administration vows to “come after” the media, independent journalism is more crucial than ever.

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