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Civil Rights

L.A. and the U.S. Are On Fire…Against Donald Trump

AdLib - June 14, 2025 2

Civil Rights

Affirmative Action, DEI, Voting Rights, They Want It All Part 2

twilson117 - January 7, 2025 0

Civil Rights

If You Can Keep It! The Siege on Civil Rights –...

twilson117 - March 29, 2024 0

Activism

Affirmative Action, DEI, Voting Rights, They Want It All!

twilson117 - November 24, 2023 0

Civil Rights

Religion, Kept Me from Voting!

twilson117 - December 6, 2022 3

Police Brutality

See Me, for I Too Am Made In God’s Image!

twilson117 - May 1, 2021 4

2020 Democratic Primaries

My Vote Counts!

twilson117 - February 8, 2021 4

Civil Rights

My Father’s Advice On Opposing Racists: “Let Them Keep Talking”

Khirad - July 9, 2020 4

2020 Elections

The 2020 Elections: A Time of Change And Decision

Steppenwolf - July 29, 2019 1

Activism

Thoughts on The Fourth Of July…from an American Transgender Woman’s Perspective

Angela Bridgman - July 8, 2019 43

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For Erika Kirk, a Husband’s Life Cut Short by Violence He Seemed to Foresee

In an interview, the wife of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk said she had implored him to wear a bulletproof vest. But she sees divine work in his death. [...]

Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal Recognize a Palestinian State

The moves came just before the annual U.N. General Assembly, increasing pressure on Israel and putting key allies at odds with the Trump administration. [...]

What Would Recognizing a Palestinian State Mean?

Announcements by Australia, Britain, Canada and Portugal reflect frustration with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, experts say. [...]

U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a ‘Free Fall’

The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan will hang over the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. So, too, will budget and identity crises. [...]

A Rush to Save Ancient Artifacts in Gaza Highlights All That Has Been Lost

A bombing delay enabled rescue of some objects, but archaeologists fear the wider loss of antiquities from the many cultures living there over thousands of years. [...]

In Assault on Free Speech, Trump Targets Speech He Hates

The president’s complaints about negative coverage undermine the rationales offered by his own officials. [...]

Trump’s $100,000 H1-B Visa Fee Spurs Confusion and Chaos for Companies

The White House sought to clarify the proclamation on Saturday, but many companies remained cautious. “We are still flying in somewhat foggy conditions,” one attorney said. [...]

Trump Says the Murdochs May Join TikTok Investors

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Can the Galápagos Adapt to Airbnb?

The islands that Charles Darwin made famous have become more accessible. Too accessible, say some residents and researchers, who fear nature is imperiled. [...]

Ukraine Counterattacks, Scoring Rare, if Modest, Success in Northeast

The gains could help counter Moscow’s narrative that Russian advances are unstoppable and that Kyiv should settle for a peace deal, even if it means giving up territory. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

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Margins of Error

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The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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UK formally recognises Palestinian state

Canada, Australia and Portugal also announced the move on Sunday, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing leaders of giving a "huge reward to terrorism". [...]

Watch: Moments from Charlie Kirk's memorial service

Tens of thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium for Charlie Kirk's memorial in Glendale, Arizona. [...]

My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother

The deaths of Ghulam and Nazo’s children are evidence of a silent wave of mortality engulfing Afghanistan, where malnutrition is at unprecedented levels. [...]

South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme, president tells BBC