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“No friends, but the mountains:” Understanding Turkey’s Syrian invasion
One can say with certainty that life is difficult for the Kurdish people – perpetual minorities who live in a mountainous region split between Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey.
Animal cruelty becomes federal crime
“We cannot change the horrors of what animals have endured in the past, but we can crack down on these crimes moving forward. This is a day to celebrate.”
To help prevent the next ‘Tiger King’, House passes Big Cat Public Safety Act
A fine of up to $20,000 and a prison sentence of up to five years is waiting for those who violate the law.
Teaching ‘Les Misérables’ in prison
The novel gave them a lens to view their lives and a ruling system every bit as cruel as Hugo’s 19th-century France.
All 3 men found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery
“It’s been a long fight. It’s been a hard fight, but God is good… I never thought this day would come, but God is good, and I just want to tell everybody thank you, thank you for those who marched, those who prayed.”
States sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rule that could put sick patients at...
A coalition of 25 states and Washington, D.C., says the federal rule creates paperwork barriers that could strip coverage from people with cancer, disabilities, mental health needs, and serious medical conditions.
Critics say new revelations in judicial record bolster case for Thomas impeachment
"DOJ is the only agency positioned to truly hold Thomas accountable, because Thomas's conduct is more than unethical—it's likely criminal."
The richest Republicans in Congress push tax cuts for themselves while slashing food, healthcare,...
A new report reveals 35 of the wealthiest GOP lawmakers—worth over $2.5 billion—stand to profit from Trump’s tax cuts while their constituents lose access to SNAP, Medicaid, and student aid.
After a hospital trip, ICE removed a 2-month-old from CoreCivic’s Dilley center
A Univision reporter located Juan Nicolás in Mexico after ICE removed the 2-month-old and his family from a CoreCivic-run Texas detention center, as lawmakers and advocates clash with DHS over medical care and oversight.