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In defense of humanity

"This cruel ruling, and the subsequent decision by UAB's health system, are horrifying signals of what's to come across the country," warned the head of one infertility group.

As Michigan’s repeal takes effect, New Hampshire should continue to reject ‘right-to-work’ legislation

Reform advocates condemn raft of measures expected to pass under new far-right governor

The 16-year-old non-binary student's ultimately fatal attack in her high school bathroom occurred amid a concerted effort in Oklahoma, led by powerful state officials and far-right activists, to vilify and stigmatize trans and non-binary people.

Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of AI?

If his appeal fails this week, the WikiLeaks founder could soon be on a plane towards a potential jail term of 175 years

Majority of members voted to call for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza that has killed more than 29,000 people.

The International Court of Justice has found that Israel’s actions in Gaza may constitute genocide in violation of international law. A US District Court has added, “It is every individual’s obligation to confront the current siege in Gaza.”

He popularized the term “institutional racism" and, with Stokely Carmichael, wrote a book in 1967 that was seen as a radical manifesto.