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US Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito.

Samuel Alito Can’t Tell the Difference Between Sex Discrimination and Peanut Butter Samuel Alito Can’t Tell the Difference Between Sex Discrimination and Peanut Butter

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling on sex discrimination hides serious ideological differences, beginning with Alito’s long-standing hostility to women’s rights.

Apr 18, 2024 / Elie Mystal

ROTC division march

As the Threat of War Looms, Some Students Regret Joining ROTC As the Threat of War Looms, Some Students Regret Joining ROTC

Often priced out of college, those in the Army ROTC can earn hefty scholarships. But reservists can’t always be guaranteed safety. “I don’t think I would’ve made the same decision...

Apr 18, 2024 / StudentNation / Gabe Levin

How Sports Betting Is Fueling Gambling Addiction

How Sports Betting Is Fueling Gambling Addiction How Sports Betting Is Fueling Gambling Addiction

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Alex Shephard on the rising problem plaguing sports fans.

Apr 18, 2024 / Podcast / Paris Marx

A funeral ceremony is held for Palestine TV correspondent Mohammed Abu Hatab, who was killed along with his family members in an air strike on his home in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on November 3, 2023.

Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Is a World Historical Crime Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Is a World Historical Crime

When Jews were being slaughtered by the Nazis, the world turned away. Now, the world has awakened to Israel’s crimes.

Apr 17, 2024 / Ellen Cantarow

DACA’s Future Remains Clouded

DACA’s Future Remains Clouded DACA’s Future Remains Clouded

DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients continue to receive program benefits, but new applications are on hold pending appeal.

Apr 17, 2024 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

Surgeons performing a “classic cesarean section.”

Fearing Legal Threats, Doctors Are Performing C-Sections in Lieu of Abortions Fearing Legal Threats, Doctors Are Performing C-Sections in Lieu of Abortions

Some physicians are doing unnecessary and invasive surgery on pregnant patients “to preserve the appearance of not doing an abortion.”

Apr 17, 2024 / Mary Tuma

Young boy with Hamas militants

Where Is the Leftist Critique of Hamas? Where Is the Leftist Critique of Hamas?

What is the view of most of the organizations and activists in the Palestinian solidarity movement about Hamas? The answer remains unclear—and rarely talked about.

Apr 17, 2024 / Hillel Schenker

Hawai'i Peace and Justice Demilitarization March

Saving Paradise: The Fight to End Militarization in Hawai‘i Saving Paradise: The Fight to End Militarization in Hawai‘i

With 6 percent of its land occupied by military bases, Hawai‘i is our most densely militarized state. But young activists are rejecting recruiting efforts and military influence.

Apr 17, 2024 / StudentNation / Saliha Bayrak

Pope Francis gives Regina Coeli address on Easter Monday.

The Vatican’s Bewildering New Declaration The Vatican’s Bewildering New Declaration

It’s raised controversy with its unfortunate treatment of trans people. But its own arguments support their right to self-determination.

Apr 16, 2024 / Michael F. Pettinger

BLM activist DeRay McKesson is arrested during a protest after the murder of Alton Sterling by two white Baton Rouge police officers.

The Supreme Court Has Ruled to Let Louisiana Keep Hunting DeRay McKesson The Supreme Court Has Ruled to Let Louisiana Keep Hunting DeRay McKesson

The court has decided to let the BLM activist be held liable for organizing a protest in 2016, endangering the right to dissent in three Southern states.

Apr 16, 2024 / Elie Mystal

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