Pentagon chief’s reversal of plea deals with 9/11 defendants sparks outrage and concern
The abrupt decision to scrap plea agreements with Guantánamo detainees raises questions about justice, torture, and the future of military commissions.
Sanders backs potential VP pick Walz as champion for working families
Sanders endorses Minnesota governor Tim Walz as a potential vice-presidential pick, emphasizing his commitment to working families and progressive values.
Gaza’s devastation: Unprecedented destruction and systematic targeting of schools amid Israel’s ongoing assault
A region in ruins as Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza takes a human and environmental toll.
Biden-Harris admin announces $2.2 billion in discrimination relief payments to farmers
“It’s long overdue. These are payments that these farmers desperately need.”
The undemocratic reality of capitalism
Democracy is about “one person, one vote”—the notion that we all have an equal say in the decisions that affect us. That is not what we have now.
Schumer unveils No Kings Act to counter Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling
Schumer’s No Kings Act aims to counter Supreme Court ruling and reassert presidential accountability.
Gaza’s desperate state: Malnutrition and disease intensify amid 300 days of Israeli assault
As Israel’s relentless military campaign devastates Gaza, widespread malnutrition and disease prevent even the most basic humanitarian efforts.
Is Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve playing politics?
As the Federal Reserve continues to maintain historically high interest rates, accusations mount that political motives may be at play, potentially swaying the upcoming 2024 election.
UK butterfly numbers plummet to record lows: A warning sign of environmental crisis
Conservationists sound the alarm as climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use decimate butterfly populations.
The smearing of Cori Bush for being truthful about the Gaza war
Such formulaic manipulation has long been fundamental to claims that the Israeli government represents “the Jewish people” and criticisms of its actions are “antisemitic.”