Category: Politics
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. …
Life of Pediatrician Incarcerated by Israel Is in Immediate Danger, Lawyer Warns
A UN body is calling on Israel to immediately release Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been arbitrarily detained since 2024. …
Trump Misquoted Declaration, Reciting Bible Passage Instead in July 4th Speech
Historians say the inclusion of the word “god” in the Declaration is symbolic, not meant to be a religious endorsement. …
Planned Parenthood Can Access Medicaid Funding After Congressional Ban Expires
Thirteen states have either blocked or tried to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood on their own. …
As Hawaii Hosts International War Games, Residents Question Costs of Militarism
Rim of the Pacific — the world’s largest maritime exercise — unleashes five weeks of intensified pollution on Hawaii. …
Trump Uses Full Weight of Federal Government to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care
Several federal agencies have taken unprecedented steps to keep physicians from providing care to trans youth. …
Florida Bars Undocumented Students from State Colleges
Over 49,000 undocumented students are currently enrolled in Florida colleges. …
Chemical Accidents Are on the Rise as Trump Proposes Weakening Regulations
Chemical releases from industrial accidents that hurt or killed people increased by nearly 50 percent in recent years. …
The Nationwide Resistance Against Flock Surveillance Cameras Is Gaining Steam
Since 2021, 82 Flock contracts have been canceled across 28 US states — nearly half of them during this year alone. …
Defiance Against Trump Drives Rise of Democratic Socialist in DC Mayor’s Race
Grassroots organizers offer a look inside the movement that helped Janeese Lewis George win the Democratic primary. …
