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đ¨ Genocide Experts Slam Hillary Clinton for Gaza âGenocide Denialâ Remark
A group of genocide scholars sharply criticized Hillary Clinton for comments they say downplay or deny the reality of mass civilian harm in Gaza. âClinton has come under fire for claiming young people only oppose the genocide due to social media âpropaganda.â â The experts argue her remarks contradict established international legal standards and documented evidence. They warn that minimizing such violence undermines accountability and international human rights norms. The backlash reflects growing scrutiny of political leadersâ language around war crimes. â Truthout
đ Pedro SĂĄnchez puts housing at center of Spainâs social justice agenda
Spainâs prime minister is making housing affordability a defining pillar of his political program. Policies include rent controls, expanded public housing, and limits on speculative investment. The approach frames access to housing as a matter of social justice and economic dignity. The strategy positions Spain at the forefront of Europeâs housing reform debate. â Politico Europe
â Noem says Coast Guard will remove divisive language on hate symbols from policy
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Coast Guardâs decision to strip references to hate symbols from its guidance. Supporters argue the change avoids overreach and politicization. Critics say it creates ambiguity that could allow extremist views to go unchallenged. The debate highlights broader tensions over how the military addresses extremism. â The Hill
đď¸ EU unveils first-ever plan to combat housing crisis, rein in short-term rentals
European officials are weighing new limits on short-term rentals as part of a broader effort to ease the housing crisis. Platforms used for tourism are blamed for shrinking long-term housing supply and driving up rents. Policymakers argue stronger regulation is needed to protect residents and stabilize cities. The move signals a shift toward treating housing as a public good rather than a speculative asset. â Politico Europe
đłď¸ How the Supreme Courtâs Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters
Could your vote be rejected because of the mail? The Supreme Court is considering whether states may discard mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day even if they were sent on time. âIn 2024, at least 725,000 ballots were postmarked by Election Day and arrived within the legally accepted post-election window, according to election officials in 14 of the 22 states and territories where late-arriving ballots were accepted that year.â Election officials warn strict receipt deadlines could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, particularly those affected by postal delays. The ruling could reshape voting access and election outcomes nationwide. â The New York Times
âď¸ Prosecutors ask U.S. Supreme Court to restore conviction in Etan Patz missing child case
Can a decades-old conviction still deliver justiceâor reopen wounds that never healed? Federal prosecutors are asking the Supreme Court to reinstate the conviction in the Etan Patz case after a lower court overturned it over jury-instruction concerns. The disappearance of Etan Patz remains one of the most haunting missing-child cases in U.S. history. The courtâs decision could determine whether the conviction stands or whether the case must be retried, reigniting painful questions for all involved. â The Seattle Times
âď¸ Secretive Georgia Clemency Board Suspends Execution After Its Conflicts of Interest Are Exposed
What power remains when time runs out? Some members of Georgiaâs clemency board are accused of serious conflicts of interest which impedes the rights of defendants. It should be noted the defendant in this case also had a juror whose actions amounted to âextreme misconduct,â Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to consider Humphreysâs case. In a dissent joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sotomayor wrote that the juror âappears to have singlehandedly changed the verdict from life without parole to death.â â The Intercept
đśď¸ The Supreme Courtâs Shadowy Plan to Subvert Democracy
Some of the Supreme Courtâs most consequential decisions are happening out of public view. Through emergency orders issued without full briefing or oral argument, the court is shaping national policy with minimal transparency. Legal scholars warn this practice concentrates power while limiting accountability and public scrutiny. âIn making frequent, ill use of the âshadow docket,â the high court is not just handing Trump policy victories. Itâs upending the rule of law.â The shadow docket has quietly become one of the most controversial features of the modern court. â The Nation
đ What 200 Gen Z Women Told Me About Birth Control Should Alarm Every Woman in America
What happens when viral videos replace medical advice? Young women and teen girls are increasingly exposed to false and misleading contraception content on TikTok. âResearchers reviewed the top 100 videos on contraception, with nearly 5 billion views.
53 percent of creators rejected hormonal birth control outright.
34 percent expressed distrust in medical professionals.
Only 10 percent were made by actual health experts.
In other words: The majority of what young women see online about birth control isnât evidence-basedâitâs algorithm-optimized.â Health experts warn the misinformation fuels confusion about safety and effectiveness at a critical stage of development. Advocates stress the urgent need for accurate, accessible reproductive health education online. â Ms. Magazine
𧏠With Rights and Resources Uncertain, Theyâre Seeking Sterilization
Why are more young people choosing permanent procedures? Amid uncertainty over abortion and reproductive healthcare access, many younger, child-free individuals are opting for sterilization. Fears of future restrictions are driving deeply personal medical decisions. âWomen feel like they are backed into a corner.â The trend reflects how political instability is reshaping long-term family planning choices. â The New York Times
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