Sunday, November 15, 2026

Spreading hate and bigotry: WSJ and NYT’s offensive pieces ignite fury over Islamophobic narratives

In a world where headlines often shape perceptions, two leading newspapers' recent pieces have sparked a fierce debate over the role of media in perpetuating Islamophobia and bigotry, challenging us to confront the shadows cast by biased narratives.
Main street in Webster, Iowa. Photo: Tony Webster / CC BY-SA 2.0

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Divides Rural Voters, KFF-AP Poll Finds

Many rural voters say immigrants are a key part of their local economy, but views on whether President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has had positive or negative effects on their communities are split.

Compton City Councilman charged with bribery and fraud

Isaac Galvan was recently arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit election fraud and attempted bribery.

Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, August 21

Microplastics in beer, CNN "fact check" on Medicare for All is bogus, ZInke caught red handed trying to sell off public lands, and more.

Dallas dismissed from lawsuit over police officer killing her neighbor

On December 23, U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn dismissed the city of Dallas from the wrongful death lawsuit, leaving Guyger as the sole defendant in the suit.

What’s the point of subsidizing fossil fuels?

The industry fights to keep going and not to have to bear the cost itself of the environmental harm which it causes.

As January 6 hearings begin, poll finds many conservatives with open minds

Younger Republicans, and Republican women, are not Trump cultists.

Creating Change: Lessons From a Private-Prison Victory

This an opportunity to renew our understanding of the social compact. It allows us to emphasize the value of communitarian idealism over individualistic greed.

Ohio Police Chief Disgusted by Officers Involved in Terence Crutcher Shooting

"As an officer I am so sick and drained of some cops doing things like this. You are making us all look bad. STOP."