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Israel's Knesset passed a discriminatory law that mandates Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks be killed by hanging. The bill is expected to be struck down by Israel's Supreme Court.

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It’s been more difficult than usual for many users to request and receive city services.

Welcome the summer with a family Pride festival, an outdoor Hamilton sing-along, and even a baby rave.

The mayor proposed eliminating an office that has helped low-income students access food over the summer and made it easier to start farmers markets.

Sam joined The 51st as a full-time reporter in May.

If you do, expect equal parts fascination and inconvenience. 

Maryland has already enacted similar legislation. Now it's D.C.'s turn.

Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in opposition to the redevelopment initiatives of the touristification, gentrification, and the construction of a metro station in Exarcheia Square. 

The post Anger Grows in Exarcheia After Court Ruling on Metro Construction Site appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.

Learn how to help voters on Election Day, build out local Black history archives, and other fun ways to get involved in the community.

Law enforcement officers in Minnesota have shot at least 14 people across the state in the past six months, killing 9 of them. Three shootings were by federal officers, and the other 11 shootings were conducted by police, sheriffs, and deputies.

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The program is subsidizing D.C.’s richest and failing to diversify candidate pools. Our city can take inspiration from Seattle's democracy vouchers.

Alexander Esquivel spent two months in immigration detention. His family is still living with the consequences.

With more than a quarter of judicial seats open, the court system is being stretched to its limits.

Hundreds of people in Capitol Hill have banded together to take on summer's most persistent pest

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House Judiciary Committee convened on May 20 to hold a hearing titled “The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate.”

The hearing was a follow-up to the grand jury indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on April 21, where…

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Celebrate the warmer weather at a local music festival, a Saturday night comedy show, or a film screening — all free!

Edward Jacob “Jake” Lang was arrested again on May 21, setting a pattern that began this year when he vandalized an ice sculpture in Minnesota that read “Prosecute ICE” during Operation Metro Surge.

The post The Continuing Humiliations of White Supremacist Jake Lang appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.

A performance by the Ratical Left, a community museum reopening, and more.

Two brothers, residents of Gaza City's Jabalia al-Nazla, were killed by Israeli soldiers on April 17 while driving a water truck for UNICEF.

The post Brothers Delivering Water in Gaza for UNICEF Killed by Israel appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.

Negros Island, Phillipines — On April 19, 2026, the 79th Infantry Battalion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines killed 19 individuals on Negros Island. Nine of the slain have been identified as civilians, including two Filipino Americans — Kai Dana-Rene Sorem of Seattle and…

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