Welcome to Friday, December 8th, nations...

Conditions are worsening for civilians in Gaza, graphic videos show. 

A video emerged on social media showing dozens of Palestinian men detained by the Israeli military, stripped to their underwear, kneeling on the ground, and being held at gunpoint.

A local media source said one of the men is a respected journalist. BBC reported that some of the men have been released.

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken continues to press Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians.

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

New research finds safe injection sites not linked to crime

Recent research contradicts claims that safe injection sites contribute to increased crime or public drug use. Safe injection sites are facilities that provide a supervised environment for individuals to use injectable opioids. There are over 200 centers worldwide, and not a single death has been reported inside safe injection sites.

Do you support safe injecting sites?

Welcome to Giving Season 2023

Based on our coverage of 2023, we compiled organizations we plan to support this giving season. Like us, like you, like Causes, they are committed to leaving tomorrow better than today.

Giving back doesn't have to end on Giving Tuesday. Browse our Giving Season page to discover ways to take action and give back to your community and those in need this year. 

Take action and give back this season.

And, In The End...

Last night was the first of Chanukah (Hanukkah), a festival of light. Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate. 

—Jamie Epstein

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