Category: Politics
Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid Following Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations
Platner took a divisive tone in a video announcing his decision, blaming establishment Democrats for his exit. …
Released Detainees Say They Saw Hussam Abu Safiya Tortured in Israeli Custody
Those who spent time with the Gaza doctor describe systematic beatings, dog attacks, and deliberate medical neglect. …
Calls Grow for Independent Investigation Into ICE-Perpetrated Killing in Houston
“We don’t expect the truth from the Department of Justice or from the FBI,” said the national president of a civil rights group….
A Group of Organizers Is Building an Anti-ICE Movement Rooted in Jewish Values
Never Again Action is connecting Trump’s assault on immigrant communities to experiences from American Jewish history. …
Methodology Changes Could Make Inflation Look Better, Raising Public Skepticism
The new adjustments to inflation calculations come as several polls show Americans are struggling with consumer costs. …
As ICE Casts Shadow Over World Cup, Organizers Focus on Keeping Communities Safe
Activists refuse to let the Trump administration stamp out the joy of soccer among immigrant communities. …
Insurers Are Pocketing Copay Assistance Funds Meant to Curb Patient Drug Costs
While some states ban insurers from using copay accumulator programs, oversight has stalled at the federal level. …
International Olympic Committee Lifts Russia Ban as It Continues Bombing Ukraine
The Olympic decisionmaking body has previously faced scrutiny over allowing Israel to compete amid its genocide in Gaza. …
Poll: Majority of Americans Disapprove of Supreme Court After Latest Term
Every liberal justice had a positive favorability rating, while every conservative justice had a net negative rating. …
Dems Decry Disaster Aid Denials as Trump Approves $846 Million to GOP States
“Disaster aid should be merit-based, not politicized,” said Rhode Island lawmakers, whose state was denied FEMA aid. …
