Monday, June 22, 2026

Trump falsely claims media refuses to cover terrorist attacks

Simply because Trump failed to watch or read the news for the past two years does not mean the press refused to report on terrorist attacks throughout the world.

Cold-War-Style Propaganda Posing as News at the New York Times

The Times has written a lot of verbiage about the controversial Keystone XL pipeline along with being a shameless promoter of war. Have we reached a nadir in journalism here in the U.S.?

Progressive Briefing for Friday, July 6, 2018

Scott Pruitt resigns from the EPA, grassroots groups demand tech companies cut ties with ICE, a 20-foot-tall Trump blimp gets the okay in London, and more.

How to get money to increase the common good

Someone who has 50 billion dollars and keeps it for himself isn't really interested in the "common good."  You don't need 50...

Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 26

Bill Cosby sentenced to prison, UN condemns U.S. for lack of universal health care, Montana judge restores grizzly bears' protection, and more.

There’s a way to make corporations work for workers, too

Citizens have the right, and arguably the responsibility, to change the rules under which corporations operate.

50 Years After Murder, Malcolm X Remembered by Daughter Ilyasah Shabazz and Friend A....

Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, Democracy Now speaks to his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, and friend, A. Peter Bailey who were both present inside the Audubon Ballroom the day Malcolm X was shot dead.

Six dictators who divided children from parents

Separating children from their families has been characteristic of the biggest dictators of the modern era.

The danger of leadership cults

No leader, no matter how charismatic or courageous, will save us. We must save ourselves.

The global cry for change

Billions of people throughout the world are desperate for change, for freedom, social justice, greater democracy and environmental action.