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Taxpayers file a complaint against the U.S. government for complicity in the genocide in Gaza
On October 7, the Center for Constitutional Rights endorsed an amended and expanded legal complaint filed by Taxpayers Against Genocide, the National Lawyers Guild International Committee, and Palestinian-American petitioners with the…
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ReadyNow! Emergency App for ICE encounters
Human Rights First’s Innovation Lab announced the launch of ReadyNow!, a free and secure mobile app designed to help immigrants prepare for possible detention and act quickly in moments of crisis. The app empowers users to create an…
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Reel Time with Richard Ades: Tortured Iranian prisoners on a quest for justice
This article first appeared on Reel Time with Richard Ades.
Two of the bravest movies I’ve seen in the past couple of years have taken aim at Iranian authoritarianism. In 2024, there was The Seed of the Sacred Fig, followed this year…
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Sustainable Heroes: Catching Up with Chuck Lynd
Catch up with Simply Living’s founding member Chuck Lynd — a lifelong advocate for local economies, sustainability, and the power of community to shape a just future.
The Early YearsFew people embody Simply Living’s mission…
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