Welcome to Tuesday, October 17th, friends...

A Palestinian-American boy was murdered amid global hate crimes.

Wadea Al-Fayoume, a six-year-old Palestinian-American boy, was fatally stabbed by his landlord in Plainfield, Illinois, in a racially motivated hate crime. Wadea was stabbed over two dozen times in the attack and died in the hospital. A funeral service and burial was held yesterday in the town of Bridgeview, which is sometimes referred to as "Little Palestine."

Are you worried about the growth in hate crimes?

Protests held worldwide in response to Israel-Hamas War

The controversial debate over the war between Israel and Hamas has erupted in protests worldwide. Hundreds of thousands of people are rallying for either side across cities and university campuses in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., some dueling in protest. 

How do you feel about the global response?

The Latest: Biden says occupation of Gaza would be ‘big mistake’

In Gaza, over one million people have been forced to flee their homes, and 2,329 people have been killed. Israel has refused to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza to allow humanitarian aid in and civilians to leave. As of yesterday morning, only a few U.N. vehicles have been allowed through, most with humanitarian deliveries.

How do you feel about the U.S. response so far?

BILL: Should we regulate the storage of firearms? - Ethan's Law - H.R.660

Ethan's Law establishes a framework to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises at the federal, state, and tribal levels.

Tell your reps to support or oppose this bill

Rep. Jim Jordan nominated for Speakership

On Friday, Rep. Jim Jordan was nominated for Speaker of the House. The Ohio representative is forcing a floor vote Tuesday at noon on the position.

Do you think the House can agree on new a speaker?

CORRECTED: Former Hamas Leader Calls For Protests in 'Arab and Islamic Worlds'

Our initial headline read: "Former Hamas Leader Calls For 'Global Day of Jihad'". We were aware, when first publishing this article on Friday, October 13, that there were nuances to the translation of Khaled Meshaal's statement.

There are no nuances to this: Meshaal did not use the phrase "a global day of jihad." Causes should not have used the phrase in our headline. Though the day has passed, we have changed the headline to accurately reflect Meshaal's statement last week.

Read a note from the editor.

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And, In The End...

Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Would you consider volunteering or donating to a cause near or far?

— Emma Kansiz

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