Arizona Republicans have selected State Senator Jake Hoffman, who was indicted among 18 others for attempting to overturn the state's 2020 election results, to represent them at the RNC.
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The Biden Administration has announced new regulations that strengthen health care protections for LGBTQ individuals. This move is hailed as a major advancement towards creating a more equitable and inclusive health care system in the United States.

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Israeli airstrikes claim the lives of five children in Rafah as threats of a ground invasion loom. 'This is who they are targeting,' laments the uncle of a young victim.
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Senator Bernie Sanders has stated that opposing Israel's military actions in Gaza should not be viewed as antisemitic.

He emphasized the severity of the situation by asserting that there is 'no doubt' Israel is engaging in ethnic cleansing in Gaza.

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Activists attempting to reach Gaza via the Freedom Flotilla were stopped, preventing them from sailing. Despite this setback, the organizers remain determined, with one stating that if Israel believes this halts their mission, they are mistaken.

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After escaping Iran's harsh crackdowns, protesters now fear being targeted by Israeli airstrikes. A new chapter in their fight for freedom.
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Florida is implementing a six-week abortion ban this week, even as polls show a majority of Floridians support expanding rather than restricting abortion rights. This move has sparked considerable debate and opposition within the state.
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Berkeley's Free Palestine encampment channels the spirit of historical Palestinian protests. Organizer Malak Afaneh urges students across the US to join the cause.

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President Biden has expressed enthusiasm about debating Donald Trump again, likely influenced by such debates' favorable impact on his polling in 2020. During their first debate, Biden experienced a nearly 4-point increase in his poll numbers.
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Netanyahu reportedly fears an ICC arrest warrant may be forthcoming. Israel is coordinating with the US to avert potential legal actions against its officials.
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Calls intensify for Biden to acknowledge all student debt as hardship, essential for broader relief measures. Current policies demand proof of hardship, but advocates argue the debt itself is the burden.
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Farmers unions are targeting Modi in India’s elections.

Farmers remain united in their opposition to Modi’s far-right government and their demands for economic justice.
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Your food could have 10 times as much of this toxic pesticide under new proposal.

The EPA is relying on industry-backed tests to relax regulations on acephate, linked to neurodevelopmental disorders.
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How the Jackson water crisis turned into a struggle against privatization.

Thanks to a federal ruling, residents of Jackson will have a say in how the city resolves its yearslong water crisis.
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Leaked State Dept. memo: Israel likely violates international law using US arms.

A report by 4 State Department bureaus found the Israeli government’s assurances “neither credible nor reliable.”
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Physicians like me must oppose medical discrimination against methadone patients.

Methadone patients are routinely denied the care they need, ultimately exacerbating health disparities.
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20 years after Abu Ghraib, its victims take their torturers to court.

Survivors exposed the violence of the “war on terror,” refusing to let it be relegated to the dustbin of history.
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Overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s conviction is another blow to his accusers.

Weinstein’s accusers say the ruling shows just how much it takes for survivors of sexual violence to be believed.
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African governments are increasingly turning against US military presence.

In just the last week, the US announced withdrawals of military personnel from both Niger and Chad.
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It’s long past time for restaurant workers to earn a livable wage.

The federal minimum wage for tipped workers hasn’t risen since 1991. Workers are taking on the industry to change that.
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