Art, Politics and Social Change at the Venice Biennale
This year’s Venice Biennale, called “All the World’s Futures,” showcases a growing community of politically engaged artists, who not only reflect the beauty and brutality of the world, but might actually change it.
VIDEO: Art and Protests at the Venice Biennale Highlight Labor Conditions, Climate Change and...
Democracy Now is broadcasting from the Venice Biennale, the oldest and most prestigious international art exhibition, where this year's theme, "All the World’s Futures," has not been without controversy.
Banning what matters
What could be more wonderful than a place that allows people to read books, magazines, and newspapers for free?
Late summer ’70
It is difficult for folks who live in a country that had never been invaded or occupied before, to suddenly rev up the passion needed for such action.
‘Emergent’ AI behavior and human destiny
Let me take you into that arcane world and try to envision what the future of warfare might mean for the rest of us.
The fix is in on fixing things
Big corporations want to make it illegal for you to repair the devices you bought from them.
Monsanto’s Boot Camp
If much of today's news seems unreal to you, that's because corporations are spoon-feeding it to the media. Big food companies are now sponsoring "boot camps" for reporters on the issues of “feeding the world’s growing population.”
Seymour Hersh Details Explosive Story on Bin Laden Killing and Responds to White House,...
While the White House claims that Seymour Hersh's explosive story is "riddled with inaccuracies," Hersh sits down in an exclusive interview with Democracy Now to discuss the assassination of Osama bin Laden and responds to criticism.
Amazon workers demand fair pay & conditions as company continues undercutting rivals
While online shoppers around the world flocked to Amazon’s mega-sale “Prime Day” this week, the retail giant faced growing outrage from protesters,...
The pandemic is an opportunity for major change—we need to get ready to come...
Our opponents try to maximize their profits through shake-ups like this one, pouring time and energy into learning how to use their opportunity. We can also increase our learning curve as rapidly as possible.