How to help in response to the Hamas invasion of Israel and the resulting war in Israel and Gaza

Events in Israel and Gaza since since early Saturday morning have been particularly shocking, appalling, and overwhelming. Hundreds of unarmed civilians have been killed, injured, and brutalized in this unprecedented escalation of hostilities, war, and terror. Supporting these organizations may help.

Why did Democrats vote with MAGA Republicans to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House?

I wrote to my member of Congress, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Illinois Jesús G. “Chuy” García, regarding what I see as a possibly major strategic mistake on yesterday’s vote declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.