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Rafah Invasion Was Once Biden’s “Red Line” — But Israel Continues to Cross It
Israel bombed civilians it had previously ordered to move to a designated “safe zone” in the northwestern part of Rafah.
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Trump Tells Donors He’ll Deport “Any Student” Who Protests Against Gaza Genocide
Both US-born and foreign students have constitutionally recognized rights to free speech.
US-Backed Camps in Northeast Syria Are Holding 29,000 Children in Detention
Amnesty International reports that detainees are “being arbitrarily and indefinitely detained and forcibly disappeared.”
NOAA Predicts More Atlantic Storms, Hurricanes Than Average for 2024 Season
"Take time to make sure that you have a clear understanding of your unique risk now," a FEMA official said.
Israel Has Killed Hundreds of Health Care Workers in Gaza Since October 7
An Israeli airstrike on a hospital in Rafah on Monday killed at least two hospital workers.
US-Backed Canadian Mine in Guatemala Threatens Water Supply for Millions
Activists vow to fight the Cerro Blanco mine, which threatens a water supply for millions in Guatemala and El Salvador.
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Health Experts Wary of New Florida Law Allowing C-Sections Outside of Hospitals
A private equity-owned physicians group lobbied the state legislature to promote “advanced birth centers.”
Watchdog Group Accuses EPA of Misconduct in PFAS Testing of Pesticides
The agency found PFAS in pesticides but failed to disclose those results, alleges a former EPA research fellow.
Without Enforcement Mechanism, ICJ’s Ruling to End Rafah Assault Will Be Ignored
Legal researcher Ahmed Abofoul says that Israel has responded to every ICJ measure by further targeting Palestinians.
Ocasio-Cortez and Jayapal Urge Biden to Suspend Israel Aid After Rafah Bombing
Meanwhile, European leaders are reportedly considering sanctions against Israel following the attack.
“When one encampment is shut down, another materializes. When one strike is broken, another forms.”
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Struggle and Solidarity: Writing Toward Palestinian Liberation
We can’t look away from Israel’s genocidal violence against Palestinians — or the movement for a free Palestine.
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NOAA Predicts More Atlantic Storms, Hurricanes Than Average for 2024 Season
“Take time to make sure that you have a clear understanding of your unique risk now,” a FEMA official said.
Climate-Displaced Communities Demand Justice During International Court Hearings
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights kicked off climate emergency hearings in Brazil following deadly floods there.
Far From Cutting Power Plant Emissions, New EPA Rule May Make Things Worse
The rule relies on “carbon capture” technology that hasn’t been proven to work — and may introduce other dangers.
Climate-Fueled Extreme Temperatures Are Especially Deadly for Aging Populations
Rising global temperatures and heat waves are putting millions of older adults at risk, especially in the Global South.