What is “Efilism,” the Obscure Anti-Natalist Ideology of the Palm Springs Bomber?
Palm Springs bomber Guy Bartkus was an adherent of an anti-natalist ideology sometimes known as “efilism.” But was he really “anti pro-life”?
Justice
Chilling Dissent
Nonprofit Killer Provision Quietly Disappears From Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”
Trump tried to sneak the controversial measure in, but after far-right Republicans tanked the larger bill, the nonprofit provision disappeared.
Chilling Dissent
Audio Analysis: Eurovision Broadcaster Muted Sounds of Crowd Booing and Shouting “Free Palestine!”
Despite Eurovision’s denials, an analysis reveals that the broadcast silenced crowd discontent during Israeli singer Eden Golan’s performance.
Voices
Government Lawyers Trying to Deport Mahmoud Khalil Won't Stop Whining
A judge asked a very basic legal question and the Trump administration lawyers complained that they were very busy.
Voices
Nakba of the Children: How Israel is Targeting the Palestinian Future
This war is not just about death. It is about making life impossible.
Republicans Sneak Nonprofit Killer Bill Into the Tail End of Trump’s 389-Page Tax Plan
It would give the Trump administration the power to strip the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit it deems a “terrorist-supporting organization.”
Chilling Dissent
Students Studying at Columbia Library Were Suspended for Protest They Took No Part In
After being threatened with losing their housing, several students who weren’t involved in the protests had their suspensions lifted.
The War on Immigrants
Private Prison CEO on ICE Contracts: We’re a Better Deal Than El Salvador’s CECOT
Private prison firms CoreCivic and GEO Group are thrilled about ICE’s spending spree, but they’re already facing local opposition.
Voices
The Supreme Court Just Imperiled the Rights — and Lives — of All Trans People
The court let a military trans ban go into effect — potentially setting a precedent to accept the anti-trans myth behind Trump’s executive order.
Michigan Prison Films Women in Showers — and Caught Guards Saying Lewd Things, Lawsuit Says
The suit says Michigan is the only state with a policy directive to use body cameras on women in invasive searches, showers, and even on the toilet.