‘Mamdani-Mentum’: AOC Endorses Democratic Socialist for NYC Mayor
"Assemblymember Mamdani has demonstrated a real ability on the ground to put together a coalition of working-class New Yorkers that is strongest to lead the pack," Ocasio-Cortez said.
Cover-Up in Ecuador? Disputed Presidential Election Rocked by New Allegation from 2023 Assassination
As Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa claims victory in a contested election, Noboa’s leftist rival Luisa González is challenging the results, calling Noboa a “dictator” who committed election fraud to be…
How Elon Musk, George Soros and Other Billionaires Are Shaping the Most Expensive Court Race in U.S. History
Ten years ago, Wisconsin approved unlimited political spending. Now, as spending for its Supreme Court race surpasses more than $80 million, some campaign reformers are wondering if the state is…
100,000+ People Across France March to Decry Macron’s ‘Denial of Democracy’
"Expressing one's vote will be useless as long as Macron is in power," said one demonstrator.
Cori Bush Loses Reelection Bid to Democrat Backed by $8.5 Million From AIPAC
"Tonight's results should be a warning sign to anyone who cares about our democracy," said one advocacy group.
Massacre at the Ballot: The Punishing of the Tories
By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch Few would have staked their political fortune, let alone any other sort of reward, on a return of the British Conservatives on July 4. The…
The EU Elections: The March of the Right
By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch The EU elections over June 6 to June 9 have presented a chaotically merry picture, certainly for those on the right of politics. Not that…
A Statement from Jewish Americans Opposing AIPAC’s Intervention in Democratic Party Politics
More than 100 prominent Jewish Americans, signing as individuals, are endorsing an ad hoc statement released today that expresses strong opposition to the powerful AIPAC network, and the damaging role…
Upending the “West’s Dictatorship.” New MP George Galloway on the Next Era of Politics
Glenn Greenwald interviews George Galloway after his recent victory in the U.K. Parliament.
Voters Say They Have Lost Faith in the Biden Administration for Not Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza
The majority of Americans support a ceasefire in Gaza, and some say they won’t vote in the next presidential election.
ERA and Abortion Are Key to Women’s Vote in 2024
The overturning of Roe v. Wade was a wake-up call and the Equal Rights Amendment is needed now more than ever.
RFK Jr. Would Back National Abortion Ban After Three Months of Pregnancy: Report
By Maya Boddie / AlterNet ScheerPost editor’s note: Since the publishing of this article, the RFK Jr. campaign has issued a press release in response to this NBC interview stating:…
Donald Trump May Face 4 Indictments by Election Day. Here’s the Breakdown.
A federal indictment stemming from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is expected this week.
Open Letter to Cornel West
By Elliot Sperber / CounterPunch Dear Dr. West, I was just sitting here thinking about your presidential campaign and started wondering whether you have any plans to launch a national…
Meet the Indigenous Women Taking on Corruption in Guatemala’s Elections
Indigenous women are challenging the country’s powerful elites in the elections on 25 June