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"But war, organised war, is not a human instinct. It is a highly planned and co-operative form of theft."

Israel and the U.S. launch strikes against Iran Israel has launched what it calls a preemptive strike against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel. A nationwide state of emergency has been declared as ...

Israel and the U.S. launch strikes against Iran

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Since the ceasefire agreement on Oct. 10, 2025, the #GazaStrip is divided by a dangerous, ambiguous and ever-expanding “yellow line” controlled by the Israeli military. One side of the line is under Israeli military control pushing people of #Gaza into the remaining 42 per cent.

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Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts During a confirmation hearing, senators asked Dr. Casey Means about her current positions and her past statements on a range of public health issues.

Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts

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Happy birthday, George Harrison.

Trump:
6 bankruptcies
2 impeachments
4 indictments
91 felony counts
34 felony convictions

Russia thought it would take days to seize Ukraine. 4 years later, war is still raging Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and the fighting continues. Here's a look at where the war stands today.

Russia thought it would take days to seize Ukraine. 4 years later, war is still raging

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On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X prepares to speak before a crowd at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, but tragically, is shot several times. Malcolm X is transported to a hospital, but is pronounced dead on arrival.

It’s never been clearer that Trump is anti-immigrant and anti-woman, and his vision for America seems to demonize diversity, silence dissent, and dismantle freedoms.
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Trump’s rally shared a seemingly comparable level of hostility toward nonwhite Americans. Instead of distancing himself from extremism at his rally, Trump called the rally a “lovefest.”
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On February 20, 1939, Madison Square Garden hosted the largest American Nazi rally. In 2004, Trump hosted a rally in New York City during which speaker after speaker spewed vitriol and racist attacks. At the rally Trump said that he needs “the kind of generals Hitler had.”
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

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Eighty-three years ago today, Executive Order 9066 which ordered Japanese internment was signed. Pledge to combat prejudice in our communities and work to ensure that history does not repeat itself.

Billionaires’ Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy Tax avoidance by the superwealthy is an economic issue as well as a political one.

Billionaires’ Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy
Tax avoidance by the superwealthy is an economic issue as well as a political one

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