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Happy Native American Heritage Month From the Army That Brought You the Trail of Tears

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After 170 years of armed attacks, forced relocations, ethnic cleansing, and genocide of Native Americans, the U.S. military wants to celebrate.
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The Fight to Stop New York Cops From Conspiring With ICE

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Local police across New York state regularly work with ICE. Before Trump can start rounding up immigrants, advocates are pushing for change.
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Meta-Powered Military Chatbot Advertised Giving “Worthless” Advice on Airstrikes

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Biden Made “Record Time” on Worker Protections for Heat. Trump Could Quickly Stamp Them Out.

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The OSHA heat regulation was one of the few to have broad public support, but Democrats can’t ever seem to get their act together.
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There’s a Ceasefire in Lebanon, but Israel Keeps Gaslighting Palestinians About Ending the Assault on Gaza

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Palestinians from Gaza feel relief for the people of Lebanon. We are also heartbroken that we are still being slaughtered.
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