Tuesday, April 7, 2026

‘Textbook authoritarianism’: Trump aims IRS criminal division at left-leaning groups, donors

There is an active “weaponization” of the agency to target the far-right president’s political opponents and groups peacefully organizing against his administration’s destruction agenda.

Students with hearing and vision loss get funding back despite Trump’s anti-DEI campaign

The Department of Education has reversed its decision to cut funding for students who have both hearing and vision loss, opting instead to reroute grants to an organization that will provide funding to these students.

How the Disney boycott beat the FCC’s censorship push

Jimmy Kimmel's censorship seemed like a done deal, but then millions acted quickly, strategically and together for a significant movement win.

When Maria Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize, ‘peace’ has lost its meaning

Why Maria Corian Machada is a horrible Peace Prize choice by Venezuelan-American, Michelle Ellner.

These activists want to dismantle public schools. now they run the Education Department.

The department’s actions and policies reflect a disdain for public schools and a desire to dismantle that system in favor of a range of other options—private, Christian and virtual schools or homeschooling.

Federal agent shoots Chicago pastor in head during peaceful ICE protest

Newly surfaced video captures ICE sniper firing pepper ball at faith leader as Trump administration escalates violent suppression of dissent.

Video claim challenges DHS account of Border Patrol shooting in Chicago

Attorney says body camera shows agent saying “Do something, b––” before firing; prosecutors charge two drivers as officials expand Operation Midway Blitz.

‘I’m terrified I’ll die’: Bernie Sanders unveils report on healthcare devastation looming for American...

The Sanders report concludes by not only vowing to reverse the Republican healthcare cuts, but to “work to end the international embarrassment of the United States being the only major country on earth that does not guarantee health care for all.”

Why fandom organizing is a powerful strategy for movement building

As the Disney/ABC boycott took off, youth activist group Get Free mobilized its “Star Wars” fan community, showing the potential of cultural organizing.

Judge halts Trump’s Portland troop plan as governors warn of martial law

Federal judge Karin Immergut blocks National Guard deployments to Oregon and beyond as the White House escalates rhetoric and appeals the ruling.