Category: Politics
She Fled From a Mexican Cartel. A New Canadian Law May Block Her Path to Safety.
Asylum seekers and rights advocates say Canada’s Bill C-12 is fueling widespread fear and misinformation. …
In Gaza, Fathers Can’t Promise Their Children Food, Safety, or Even Survival
Every Palestinian father faces the impossible task of trying to create a sense of safety in a place where there is none. …
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz in Response to Israel’s Attacks on Lebanon
Israeli leaders have explicitly stated in recent days that they have no intention of abiding by any US-Iran ceasefire. …
World Professional Association for Transgender Health Is Government’s New Target
WPATH’s advocacy has led to expanded insurance coverage for trans health care — and now it’s in the crosshairs. …
Sentencing of Palestine Action Defendants Marks a Dangerous Escalation
A committee representing them says “by taking direct action, they saved lives. That is not terrorism, it is a duty.” …
ICE Halts Efforts to Open Several Immigration Jails
While the news is an important victory, the immigrant rights movement must continue to grow. …
Gaza Soccer Player Who Dreamed of Competing in World Cup Can Now Barely Watch It
Mohammed Khaled Afana suffered a life-changing injury while attempting to obtain flour from an aid distribution point. …
Trump May Be Drawing Down Iran War, But He’s Demanding Billions More for Bombs
The GOP is souring on Trump’s $1.5 trillion military budget as the president pushes for yet another reconciliation bill. …
Choice to Keep Coal Plants Open Will Cost Some Coloradans Their Lives
Across the nation, coal power has received a lifeline from the Trump administration and state officials. …
The Story of Juneteenth Reminds Us That Education Is Essential to Freedom
The pursuit of education has been central to the Black freedom struggle for centuries. …
