Senate Democrats propose bill text linking US assistance to Israel to journalist’s death
A group of Senate Democrats are pressing for language in legislation funding the State Department that would require the administration to determine if U.S. assistance to Israel should be blocked if the administration finds Israeli forces committed human rights violations or war crimes related to the killing of an Al Jazeera journalist. The language would require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing administration efforts to support an independent investigation into the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, the veteran Al Jazeera journalist and U.S. citizen shot a
Read MoreIndiana OB/GYN who provided abortion services to 10-year-old says AG's probes 'riddled with inaccuracies'
Lawyers representing Caitlin Bernard, the Indiana OB/GYN who garnered national attention after providing abortion services to a 10-year-old Ohio girl who was raped, decried the "consumer complaint" investigations Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (R) has initiated against her. The law office representing Bernard, DeLaney & DeLaney, released a statement on Thursday saying Rokita had forwarded six letters to the doctor on Tuesday informing her that six "consumer complaint" investigations had been started. The law firm asserted that none of individuals involved in th
Read MorePennsylvania school district adopts policy to remove 'sexualized content' in libraries
Story at a glance Board members of the Central Bucks School District this week approved a policy to weed out “inappropriate” content in school libraries. The policy has been criticized by community members and school district parents who say it only serves to benefit a vocal minority aiming to insert their personal beliefs into the classroom.
Read MoreUPS workers rally for AC in trucks after heatwave
Story at a glance UPS workers in New York City took to the streets on Thursday to protest unsafe working conditions. Workers rallied outside of a UPS distribution center in Brooklyn and called on leadership to provide air conditioning in delivery trucks. Unlike Amazon and the USPS, UPS trucks do not have AC and workers need to reque
Read MoreManchin-Schumer deal could be historic win on climate change
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