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News from the front lines of progressive grassroots politics.
Illustration by Christopher Cruz
Pride Is More Than a Celebration
June and July are about queer joy and resilience. It’s crucial we use the month and its festivities to fight for liberation.
Jul 10, 2026
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Lebanon: Negotiations in the North, Resistance in the South
A fragile ceasefire is continuously violated by the Israeli Defense Forces.
Jul 10, 2026
Tiffany Hearsey
‘The Place I Feel I Belong Isn’t Really There Anymore’
In Altadena, California, a collaboration between artists Kelly Akashi and Phil Peters celebrates community resilience after the Eaton Fire.
Jul 9, 2026
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Finding a Voice Behind Bars
A small press offers writers support in telling stories of life during and after incarceration.
Jul 6, 2026
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Watching the World Cup in Gaza
One café owner is committed to providing a space for people to gather and watch the soccer tournament.
Jul 6, 2026
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A Cruel Rule: Work or Lose Benefits
The apparent goal is to keep as many people as possible from getting the help they need.
Jul 1, 2026
Illustration by Christopher Cruz
You Can’t Pray the Gay Away
I know firsthand that conversion therapy doesn’t work. SCOTUS’ decision to protect it only hurts LGBTQ+ people.
Jun 26, 2026
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Palestinians in Gaza Are Waiting for Godot
The people of Gaza are waiting for reconstruction, with little hope that it will actually come.
Jun 25, 2026
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Mohammad Sabaaneh’s Desperate and Defiant Vision
The cartoonist’s new book ‘Welcome To Hell’ is a gripping exploration of life in Israeli detention facilities.
Jun 23, 2026
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When a Bullet Enters an Ordinary Moment
Despite the ceasefire in Gaza, attacks from the Israeli military persist, leaving Palestinians in constant fear.
Jun 23, 2026
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Trump’s Deal with Iran Is Good Enough
Do Congressional Democrats care more about discrediting Trump than they do about ending the war?
Jun 23, 2026
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Leftover Explosives in Gaza are Still a Daily Threat
The estimated 71,000 of unexploded ordnance left behind in Gaza endanger the lives of children and other civilians.
Jun 17, 2026
Illustration by Rachel Monk
Why Is Illinois Failing to Hold ICE Agents Accountable?
Many blue states aren’t prosecuting crimes committed by federal agents during targeted immigration enforcement campaigns.
Jun 16, 2026
Illustration by Christopher Cruz
The New Jim Crow
Anti-trans bathroom bills seek to limit trans peoples’ access to public space.
Jun 15, 2026
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The Anti-Defamation League Was Rotten From the Start
A new history of the 113-year-old advocacy group highlights its lifelong history of Zionist antagonism toward the left.
Jun 12, 2026
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The Equity Docket: Fast-Tracking Exclusion
The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais and the subsequent redistricting by state legislatures demonstrates the expediency of modern disenfranchisement.
Jun 11, 2026
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‘No One Should Be Left Behind’
After an Israeli drone strike killed journalist Amal Khalil, her community mourns and celebrates a voice of south Lebanon.
Jun 10, 2026
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Is Gaza Heading Toward a New Kind of Famine?
The World Central Kitchen suspended most of its meal distribution in Gaza, cutting off an essential lifeline.
Jun 9, 2026
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‘No Internet for You!’
Rule delays deprive people with disabilities from accessing essential services.
Jun 8, 2026
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Gaza’s Athletes Under Fire
Israel’s war on Gaza has devastated organized sports in the enclave.
Jun 4, 2026
