Closing Out July 2025

July 2025 will be remembered as a time of protest, political turbulence, and urgent humanitarian crisis, both at home in the United States and across the World. In the U.S., the political divide grew even sharper as President Donald Trump’s second administration pressed forward with controversial policies. Anti-ICE protests erupted near the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., following the Trump administration’s renewed efforts at immigration raids. 

The Supreme Court, now decisively reshaped, handed down a wave of decisions largely favoring the administration’s priorities. LGBTQ+ rights came under renewed attack with the shutdown of a national youth crisis hotline, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced a ban on transgender women in women’s sports, prompting outrage from civil liberties advocates[1][2]. Meanwhile, a new Trump budget bill advanced, threatening to slash $9.4 billion in funding for public broadcasting and critical aid programs; potentially leaving millions without health insurance[1].

Americans voiced alarm over the administration’s doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum and the reinstatement of a controversial travel ban targeting over a dozen nations[1][2].

Internationally, the headlines remain dominated by catastrophe and conflict. The Gaza Strip, under siege for months, has seen malnutrition and famine deaths rise sharply. Over 63 malnutrition-related deaths,many of them children, were reported just in July, a spike that the World Health Organization describes as “alarming and entirely preventable.” Nearly one in five children under five in Gaza City is acutely malnourished, a figure that has tripled since June. Conditions are deteriorating as humanitarian organizations warn of restricted and insufficient aid, with Israeli authorities continuing to deny the existence of famine[3][4][5].

Despite limited “humanitarian pauses” in military action, Israeli strikes on so-called “safe zones” continued, and hunger-related deaths mounted. Aid organizations such as Oxfam emphasize that their efforts are being thwarted by both logistical and political barriers, with only a fraction of needed food, water, and medical supplies reaching those in desperate need[6][7][8].

Elsewhere, the world has watched as flood disasters devastated Pakistan, airstrikes escalated in Syria, and violence flared in Nigeria and Somalia. Each crisis, though geographically distant, is connected by the shared demand for justice, peace, and robust humanitarian action[2][1].

These challenges might seem overwhelming, but individuals still have real and tangible power to effect change. Here are ways you can help:

Contact Elected Officials: Use tools like Resistbot. Simply text ‘RESIST’ to 50409 and follow prompts to identify yourself and your representatives. You’ll be guided step-by-step to craft a message (or ask for a topic suggestion) and deliver it by email, fax, or postal letter—all from your phone or computer[9][10][11].

Donate to Humanitarian Organizations: Consider giving to trusted organizations like Oxfam and the Red Cross. Oxfam teams and partners are working to provide clean water, food, and sanitation support inside Gaza, even under dangerous conditions[6][7]. Donations support these vital efforts and can be made directly through their official websites.

Share Verified Information: Use your social media platforms to amplify nonprofit appeals, raise awareness of conditions on the ground, and counter misinformation.

Participate in Nonviolent Demonstrations: Join local rallies or vigils, or sign online petitions calling for increased humanitarian access and ceasefire agreements.

Prioritize Safety: Support efforts through established, secure, and reputable channels. Always verify organizations before sharing personal or financial information.

Even now, your voice and your choices matter. As Senator Hakeem Jeffries famously put it: “Democracy is not a spectator sport.” Whether speaking out, supporting aid, or standing with the vulnerable, every safe act of solidarity counts[9][6][11].

[1] https://92q.com/playlist/the-biggest-news-stories-of-2025/

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/July_2025

[3] https://www.who.int/news/item/27-07-2025-malnutrition-rates-reach-alarming-levels-in-gaza--who-warns

[4] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/27/israeli-strikes-kill-63-in-gaza-despite-pauses-as-hunger-crisis-deepens

[5] https://www.npr.org/2025/07/28/nx-s1-5482900/gaza-starvation-trump-starmer-israel

[6] https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/emergencies/gaza-and-israel-emergency-appeal/is-humanitarian-aid-getting-into-gaza/

[7] https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/emergencies/gaza-and-israel-emergency-appeal/sanitation-support-for-at-risk-hospital-in-gaza/

[8] https://www.oxfam.org/en/what-we-do/emergencies/crisis-gaza

[9] https://www.democratsabroad.org/activism_from_abroad_resistbot

[10] https://compassionatebay.org/resistbot

[11] https://resist.bot

[12] https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/list-of-important-days-in-july/

[13] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_in_the_United_States

[14] https://www.vacasa.com/discover/us-festivals-by-month-in-2025

[15] https://bodyandsoulinternational.com/events-in-july-2025

[16] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_AmJnsOc-0

[17] https://libertepress.com/events/international-events-calendar-july-2025/

[18] https://www.npr.org/2025/07/25/1256217313/1a-news-roundup-07-25-2025

[19] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2025_July_7

[20] https://americanhistory.si.edu/press/releases/July-2025-calendar