Israel's continued attacks across the Gaza Strip have resulted in devastating human tragedy. More than 31,000 people have lost their lives in Gaza, including over 12,300 children and 8,400 women. Another 72,298 have been injured, among them 8,663 children and 6,327 women. Moreover, more than 8,000 individuals remain missing, adding...
Huntington Beach Voters Approve Voter ID Requirement, Pride Flag Ban
In Huntington Beach, voters have endorsed two conservative ballot measures, one of which permits the city to mandate voter identification for elections, despite warnings from California's Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta that such a requirement could violate state law and potentially lead to a lawsuit. The measure was passed with...
California’s Fast Food Wage Law Negotiations Shrouded in Non-Disclosure Secrecy
■Gov. Newsom is accused of pushing for a bakery exemption to benefit a donor. ■The SEIU required groups to sign NDAs during the negotiations. ■The law has created a divide between labor groups and fast-food corporations. The final negotiations of California's contentious fast food minimum wage law, set to take...
76 US Congressional Members Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
Congressional demands for humanitarian assistance and a ceasefire in Gaza are reaching new heights. U.S. Representative Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) has proposed the establishment of multiple aid entry points into Gaza instead of relying solely on the southern border crossing. "If those areas have all of the food and medicine and...
Wall Street Journal Investigation: These Illegal Roads, Outposts in the West Bank Didn’t Exist Before Oct. 7
A Wall Street Journal investigation finds that since Oct. 7, Israeli settlers have been rapidly building illegal roads and outposts across the West Bank. This work is sometimes done under armed guard with funding from the Israeli government, the WSJ said. Here are the video chapters: 0:00 WSJ’s findings: a...
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Schiff’s Speech as He Prepares to Face Garvey in November
In the upcoming November elections, former baseball star and Republican Steve Garvey will face off against Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Dianne Feinstein. Schiff's Victory Speech Interrupted Schiff's victory speech Tuesday night was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters chanting “Free Palestine,” “Ceasefire...
Ukraine Braces for Potential Russian Breakthrough. Could Kyiv Fall by Summer?
Ukrainian authorities are growing increasingly concerned about the potential for a significant Russian breakthrough by summer — including the fall of Kyiv — unless their allies can step up ammunition supplies. The situation on the ground is becoming more dire as Ukrainian forces attempt to fend off Russian attacks with...
How Israel Silenced American Jewish Critics: A Historical Perspective
In his new book, "Our Palestine Question," Emory University scholar Geoffrey Levin reveals the covert interference of the Israeli government in American Jewish politics from the 1950s to the 1970s. The aim was to suppress Jewish criticism of the 1948 Nakba, the mass displacement and expulsion of Palestinians during Israel's...
Pope Francis Calls for Two-State Solution in Israel-Palestine Conflict
Pope Francis has renewed his call for a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict, stating that without it, "true peace remains distant." His comments were made during an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa, where he also discussed the deadly conflict in the Middle East and his concerns about the...
Sesame Street International Gives Refugee Preschoolers Emotional and Learning Lift
"Ahlan Simsim" — which means "Welcome Sesame" — is a beacon of hope for Arabic-speaking refugee children and their families. Originating from the renowned Sesame Street franchise, this Arabic-language production, which began in 2020, was purposefully crafted to address the challenges faced by children and caregivers affected by the Syrian...