Friday, June 12, 2026

Chelsea Manning v. US war criminals

In a better world, these people would look in the mirror and ask – what am I part of?

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.

Police Officer Sentenced to 63 Months for Kicking in Suspect’s Teeth

After a dash cam footage caught an officer kicking in the suspect’s teeth and breaking his nose, a former Des Moines police officer was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison. But why was there no mention of this excessive force in his arrest report?

Nobel Laureates Call on 'Militaristic' US to Renew Pledge to Protect Human Rights

Democracy Now is joined by three women Nobel Peace Prize winners, who gathered to mark the anniversary of the International Congress of Women and to discuss how to build peace in the future. Watch as they lead the way for a women’s peace movement.

Why College Isn’t (and Shouldn’t Have to be) for Everyone

Why do we encourage our young people through a single funnel called a four-year college education? It’s time we stop pressuring every young person to go to college and, instead, offer an alternative route into the middle class.

The Economy We Want Starts With a Constitutional Amendment

A more democratic and equal election system is the first step toward a more democratic and equal economy.

This organic food company doesn’t discriminate against ex-offenders—It seeks them out

Lancaster Food Company searches for job applicants who need help getting back on their feet. So far, not one has quit.

Scientists are fighting back against Trump

It seems that President Trump has provided a huge wake-up call for scientists.

Puerto Rico suffers while defending against disaster capitalism

While more disaster capitalists will be lining up, the resilient population of Puerto Rico will build momentum for renewable alternatives to the fossil-fuel power grid that has failed them.

Welcome to 1984

It is time for change. To make this change, a political revolution needs to take a place.