Chilling Dissent
Palestinian Activists Came to Speak at California Synagogue — But Face Deportation at the Airport
CBP revoked Eid and Awdah Hathaleen’s visas before detaining them on Wednesday. Local organizers haven’t heard from them since.
Politics
Voices
The Fight Against Musk Doesn’t End With DOGE
Elon Musk has billions of dollars and “40+ years” to shape the political world in his image. That’s why activists can’t stop now.
Chilling Dissent
As 75 Democrats Vote to Praise ICE, Ilhan Omar Wants to Hold Police Accountable for Protest Abuses
Trying to pass laws to defend protesters’ rights is a lonely battle on Capitol Hill.
Chilling Dissent
LAPD Won’t Do Immigration Enforcement — But Will Shoot You With Rubber Bullets for Protesting ICE
LA’s sanctuary laws ban cops from helping ICE in most cases. But the LAPD was out in full force repressing protests against the raids.
Crypto Wades Into New Jersey Governor Race With Big Sean and Crudités
Ahead of Tuesday’s gubernatorial primaries, Stand With Crypto threw a party for three candidates fond of the industry.
Voices
LA Protesters Aren’t Inviting Violent Authoritarianism, They’re Mobilizing to Stop It
Adam Schiff and centrist concern trolls have it completely backward: Trump’s immigration crackdown is the source of pervasive violence.
The War on Immigrants
Trump’s Dangerous Decision to Suppress Anti-ICE Protests With Troops
The National Guard’s response to civilian protests has a deadly history made infamous by the Kent State massacre.
Voices
Corporate Pride Is Dying. Good.
The sudden withdrawal of big corporate sponsors from Pride events is an opportunity, not a crisis.
Chilling Dissent
A Doctor Said Israel’s War Is Fueling Health Crises in Gaza. UCSF Fired Her.
Dr. Rupa Marya of San Francisco is suing for discrimination after her university punished her for speaking out against Israel’s genocide of Palestinians.
How the Korean Right Turned MAGA Ahead of Tomorrow’s Election
As South Korea heads toward a snap presidential election on June 3, the far right is following the Trump playbook (and aesthetic).