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MAGA Desperately Claims Russian Propagandists Were the Real “Victims”
From newrepublic.com, on Sep 5, 2 2
Opinion | Don’t yawn at Trump’s dishonorable use of Arlington National Cemetery
From washingtonpost.com, on Aug 30, 1 2
From bbc.com
Ukraine allowed to hit some targets in Russia with US weapons
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The US gives Ukraine permission to use US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia, but only near Kharkiv.
on May 30
From washingtonpost.com
Ukraine can use U.S. weapons for limited strikes in Russia, Biden says
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The dramatic shift in U.S. policy comes after Russia’s assault on the city of Kharkiv and a chorus of pressure from European allies.
on May 31
From theguardian.com
Two more US officials resign over Biden administration’s position on Gaza war
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The officials accuse the administration of not telling the truth about Israel’s obstruction of aid to Palestinians in Gaza
on May 30
From theguardian.com
‘Happiest I’ve ever seen her’: the sports teams giving trans kids a safe place to play
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Inclusive clubs provide a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ children amid growing antagonism toward transgender inclusion in athletics
on May 29
From theguardian.com
‘Bodies everywhere’: the horrors of Israel’s strike on a Rafah camp
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Sheltering displaced Palestinians describe the fear and grief caused by Sunday’s airstrike that killed 35 people
on May 30
From theguardian.com
Revealed: the rural Californians who can’t sell their businesses – because LA is their landlord
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Los Angeles has long owned large swathes of the Owens valley. An investigation reveals how the city has tightened its grip
on May 29
From cnn.com
Soldiers in Ukraine say US-supplied tanks have made them targets for Russian strikes | CNN
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The Ukrainian request for complex and heavy Abrams tanks sparked significant debate in early 2023.
on May 30
From theguardian.com
South Carolina’s supreme court to be entirely white for first time in 20 years
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State where African Americans and Hispanics make up third of population to join 18 other states with all-white high courts
on May 30
From theguardian.com
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Benjamin Netanyahu and his associates are already doubling down against these allegations. They must be made to answer them, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
on May 30
From theguardian.com
The US must recognize Palestine as a state. It’s time to look to the future, not the past
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Only once Israel and Palestine recognize each other’s right to exist can they start thinking about what comes next
on May 29