Monday, May 25, 2026

Mehdi Hasan warns of rising bigotry in US foreign policy under Trump

By choosing between Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, voters will decide not only the direction of domestic policy but also the position the U.S. will take on critical global issues.

Five Glaring Trump Contradictions that Drive Away Key Centrists

Trump is a walking, talking contradiction machine: a guy drenched in money pitching working class crowds who think they deserve more but, instead of getting retrained, blame minorities for “stealing their jobs, if not “their country.” Where else but in America would the “people’s billionaire,” selling out his campaign in an NY second, look the aggrieved masses in the face and promise the moon: jobs galore, great salaries and perks, lower taxes, and more security against all foes? And all delivered just for voting Trump. Long elections mean contradictions eventually come home to roost.

Recycling is not enough. Zero-packaging stores show we can kick our plastic addiction

Zero-packaging stores show, in their own small way, a viable and healthier alternative to the current system. Both for ourselves, local economies and the planet.

Aetna Lifts the National Standard for ‘Competitive Wages’

One rare CEO is increasing up to one-third of his employees' pay as well as adjusting its company health plan so lower-income workers can get the same health coverage. Aetna set a new national standard for competitive wages.

Here’s How Trump Will Go Down In Flames In the General Election

“As the election process evolves Trump’s chances of winning the presidency will be virtually destroyed because of how he has completely alienated the vast majority of women, Hispanics, African-Americans, Asians and the mass of Americans.”

Israel’s escalating attacks on Gaza: 50 killed in a day as hospitals and refugee...

Gaza endures escalating humanitarian crisis as Israeli airstrikes devastate hospitals, refugee camps, and vital infrastructure.

Can nonviolent struggle defeat a dictator? This database emphatically says yes

The Global Nonviolent Action Database details some 40 cases of mass movements overcoming tyrants through strategic nonviolent campaigns.

Trump administration dismantles pollution protections and deletes public data as EPA grants sweeping exemptions...

Environmental groups sue over deletion of climate and justice tools while polluters receive fast-tracked exemptions from EPA oversight.

New poll shows Medicaid cuts could cost GOP senators support—even from their own base

As Republicans push a bill that could strip healthcare from millions, new polling reveals deep concern among GOP voters, including Trump supporters, about slashing Medicaid to fund tax breaks.

Police officer remains on duty after beating unarmed man on video

While Internal Affairs reviews the arrest, the tattooed officer remains on active duty.