Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Why are we torching our best tool to end child poverty?

Ada Mae’s beautiful blonde curls are wild on this sunny, mild winter afternoon. I’ve just picked her up from...

Starbucks faces NLRB action over union-linked store closures

Making workers whole for work missed," NLRB demands Starbucks reopen closed stores.

First Assange, now Greenwald: The growing attacks on adversarial journalism

It’s unlikely that Greenwald, who at least has the benefit of widespread fame and international support, will be the last journalist to be targeted.

Senators say Trump administration hid ACA premium surge as open enrollment nears

Democrats accuse CMS of withholding information about “the biggest premium hike in history” as leaked documents show 30 percent increases and millions risk losing subsidies.

Enough! Facebook needs to curtailed immediately

The “bottom line” is that self-regulation is not only a “joke,” but a complete failure.

A Tale of Two Pipes

Not since Custer has an Anglo been as surprised as Kelcy Warren by a powerful force of Indians thwarting his ambition.

VIDEO: Legendary Detroit Activist Grace Lee Boggs Turns 100; Watch Never-Before-Aired Interview

To mark her 100th birthday, Democracy Now pays tribute to the legendary activist and Detroit-based community organizer Grace Lee Boggs with never before seen interviews.
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Black mom swarmed & beaten by Philly riot police with toddler in car demands...

“The police have not offered an explanation as to why they acted the way they did that night. They responded instead with a police investigation into Rickia.”

The Red Cross helped an executive get a job at Save the Children after...

Perhaps most crucially, the Red Cross gave him “very positive references,” including from a senior official, Save the Children said.

Activists to retailers: Shoppers need to know who’s making the clothes

Advocates for garment workers think that people will avoid buying clothing they know was made in a sweatshop.