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‘Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof’: The 5 Words That Will Determine the Fate of Birthright Citizenship

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 22, 2025 A nativist theory from the lunatic fringe has been revived and given a sloppy originalist makeover for Supreme Court approval. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Global Voices

Haiti’s Youth Face Impossible Psychological Dilemma

Magdala Louis and Lucnise Duquereste / Truthdig Dec 19, 2025 Trapped by shuttered schools, few jobs, violence and closed borders, a generation of Haitians is suffering a devastating mental health crisis. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

Holiday Shoppers Flex Political Power Through Big Boycott Campaigns

Victoria Valenzuela / Waging Nonviolence Dec 19, 2025 Genocide in Gaza, raids on immigrants and attacks on DEI have spurred urgent calls to boycott companies like Home Depot, Target, Chevron and Microsoft. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Activism

Rob Reiner’s Other Legacy: A Champion of Early Childhood Development

Mark Kreidler / Capital & Main Dec 19, 2025 The actor-director-producer succeeded in passing a tax on tobacco products to create opportunities for young children in California. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Ireland Calls Out Microsoft’s Role in Gaza Genocide

Michael Kwet / Truthdig Dec 18, 2025 The tech giant continues to gaslight the public regarding its function in surveilling and killing Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Julian Assange: Sweden Broke Its Own Laws With Nobel Prize to Venezuela’s Machado

Max Blumenthal, Wyatt Reed / The Grayzone Dec 18, 2025 By awarding its peace prize to Trump’s favorite Venezuelan opposition figure, the Nobel committee contravened Swedish law and the principles enshrined in its founding documents. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Activism

10 Inequality Victories in 2025

Sarah Anderson, Chris Mills Rodrigo / Inequality.org Dec 17, 2025 Our annual year-end review highlights state and local efforts to build worker power and tax the rich. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Trump Threatens to Reassign or Cut Disability Rights Lawyers

Tony Leys / KFF Health News Dec 16, 2025 The administration wants deep funding cuts for state-based legal services for disabled people, as rights advocates say the Justice Department pushed out many of its lawyers who worked on such issues. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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