“A Matter of Life and Death”: The UN Warns of a Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Palestinians flee Gaza City following Israeli air strikes.Mohammed Talatene/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.As hundreds of thousands of Gazans have fled their homes in response to Israel’s warnings of a massive ground invasion, the United Nations is warning of an escalating humanitarian crisis.…
A Trump-Appointed Federal Judge Just Ruled a Texas County Violated the Voting Rights Act
Brandon Bell/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.On Friday, a Trump-appointed federal judge struck down an electoral map in Galveston, Texas, saying it violates the Voting Rights Act and amounts to “egregious” discrimination against Black and Latino voters. “This is not a typical redistricting case,”…
As Canada Explores Carbon Capture, Experts Warn of Health Risks
For Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam, whose territory would be affected by the Pathways Alliance project, safety concerns are top of mind. At the same time, trust in the provincial regulator and the oil and gas industry has been decimated this year as revelations have come to light that the Alberta Energy Regulator…
One week after attack on Israel, divided Georgians take to streets, state officials condemn Hamas
Pro-Israel protesters gather near Woodruff Park in Atlanta after war broke out between Israel and Palestine. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder A week ago Saturday, rockets began to pour out of Gaza and Hamas militants stormed Israeli villages, killing and kidnapping civilians as well as military and police. The surprise attack left the key U.S. ally shaken…
Ohio’s Jordan the latest U.S. House GOP nominee for speaker after days of turmoil
U.S. Rep. Austin Scott, a Georgia Republican who unsuccessfully sought the nomination for speaker of the House, talks to reporters on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans on Friday put forward their second nominee this week for speaker, though lawmakers departed Capitol Hill for the weekend without unifying enough…
U.S. stresses support for Israel as 1 million residents of North Gaza ordered to evacuate
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat who will travel with a congressional delegation to Israel to demonstrate his support, speaks with reporters inside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel, the New York Democrat’s…