A temporary halt in violence is not a solution
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cynthia Nixon, State legislators, activists launch hunger strike outside White House for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Cynthia Nixon and Activists Launch Hunger Strike for Gaza Ceasefire

With the temporary cessation of the heightened status quo in Palestine, Cynthia Nixon, State Legislators and activists launch a 5-day hunger strike to demand President Biden to support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

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East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory — May 15, 2013: Palestinians commemorating Nakba Day at Damascus Gate, East Jerusalem, May 15, 2013. The Nakba, literally, the “catastrophe”, names the event when Palestinian refugees driven out of what became the State of Israel in 1948. (iStock/rrodrickbeiler)

Here’s Why We Use Symbols and Emojis When Talking About the Genocide in Gaza

If you’ve been in the loop on how social media users talk about the situation in Palestine, you should’ve noticed they use symbols and the watermelon emoji when talking about Gaza. If you still feel confused about the reason, we’ve got you covered.

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Rashida Tlaib delivering a speech alongside other representatives. (X/@RepRashida)

How the Resolution to Censure Rashida Tlaib Fuels Hate Crimes

Censure as a form of rebuke has shifted from zeroing in on issues like fraud to silencing representatives who support Palestine. If you haven’t been keeping up with what’s been happening ever since the resolution to censure Rashida Tlaib, tap in for all the details.

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Farmworkers harvesting yellow bell peppers near Gilroy, California. Crews like this may include U.S. undocumented immigrants as well as members of the United Farm Workers Union founded by Cesar Chavez. (NNehring/iStock)

Wait, So the U.S. Undocumented Immigrants Actually Have Legal Rights?

Undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are being stripped of their legal rights until this present moment. With the 2024 Presidential election around the corner, here’s what every undocumented immigrant should know about their rights, as laid down by the Constitution.