Saturday, May 16, 2026

Leaked Young Republicans chats show racist, antisemitic, and violent rhetoric

Politico’s trove of Telegram messages from leaders across multiple states shows slurs, praise for Hitler, and gas-chamber fantasies, triggering condemnations, job fallout, and new questions for Elise Stefanik and the GOP’s pipeline of power.
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The Unfulfilled promises of the Fort Laramie Treaty: A deep dive into a century-old...

Uncovering historical injustices—the ongoing struggle of the Sioux Nation against treaty violations.

Rights group warns masked immigration raids are spreading fear and undermining accountability

Human Rights Watch says unidentified federal agents are carrying out arrests across the country in ways it argues violate U.S. human rights obligations and erode the rule of law.

Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget

Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.

The commercial fishing industry is destroying vital marine ecosystems

This kind of factory fish farming dominates today’s seafood market, raising many ethical and environmental concerns.

From ICE to Iran, veterans are challenging US militarism

Antiwar veterans are leveraging their unique credibility to oppose the war in Iran, stop ICE and support active duty resisters.

Sander’s monumental mistake: failing to explain exactly what a democratic socialist government is

It’s time that Sanders speaks out, explains what democratic socialism is and reminds Americans that it is a central part of this country, and that’s why he espouses that political ideology.

Across the Middle East, the BDS movement is thriving

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, or BDS, has gained momentum, encouraging individuals to use their purchasing power as an effective tool for change.

Expert reveals trillions spent on stock buybacks post-Trump tax cuts

It resulted in significant corporate stock buybacks rather than investments in workers or innovation.

Will Mamdani abolish police, or simply make them obsolete?

What sets Mamdani apart from other progressive mayors who promised to be tough on police is a democratic socialist vision of a society that meets people’s needs.