Leftist Climate Scientist Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Mexican Presidency in Landslide
The close ally of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is the first woman to win Mexico's presidency.
‘Historic Win for Accountability’: New York Jury Finds Trump Guilty on 34 Felony Counts
"Now it's up to the American people to protect our democracy by holding Trump accountable at the ballot box and ensuring that a convicted fraudster never steps foot in the…
Educators Celebrate as Judge Strikes Down New Hampshire ‘Banned Concepts’ Law
One advocate said the federal judge "correctly decided that educators have the constitutional right to teach honest, accurate lessons and wasn't dragged into the clutches of the extreme right."
More House Democrats Say ‘No’ to Netanyahu Speech to Congress
"If Netanyahu comes to address Congress, I would be more than glad to show the ICC the way to the House floor to issue that warrant," said Rep. Mark Pocan.
Shooting Alone
America’s Social Priorities Shaped by Decades of War
Are Republicans the Party of the Working Class?
Job instability, not racial resentment, is the key to understanding the decline of the working-class Democratic vote. But there's a way to turn things around.
House Dems Save ‘MAGA Mike’ Johnson From Marjorie Taylor Greene Ouster
"The GOP chaos caucus continues to do nothing for the American people and instead waste time infighting," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who did not support saving the far-right leader.
Jewish Groups Decry House Passage of Bill Defining Criticism of Israel as ‘Antisemitism’
"Antisemitism is a serious problem, but codifying a legal definition could have dangerous implications for free speech," said one campaigner.
Outrage by White Rural Rage
By Les Leopold / Substack I don’t like to slam books, especially those ahead of mine on the best seller list. It might seem like petty jealousy. But one recent…
Why Are Politicians Still Courting the Nefarious Fossil Fuel Lobby?
High-level government participation in an oil and gas industry conference shows official disdain for the public interest; it’s time to make fossil fuels politically toxic.
Sanders: ‘The Netanyahu Gov’t Should Not Receive Another Penny from US’
The bill passed the Senate in a 74-24 vote at 2:03AM on March 23, 2024.
We Ignore the Ongoing Collapse of American Democracy at Our Peril
Fascism can happen here and we know this because it is happening here. And unless more people wake up and fight back, it will be too late.
Florida Gov DeSantis Suspends ‘Failing’ Presidential Campaign
"As Floridians we will be stuck with him until 2026, so continue to hold him accountable and demand better for Florida," one state representative said.
Blood Money: The Top Ten Politicians Taking the Most Israel Lobby Cash
By Alan MacLeod / MintPress News As the Israeli attack on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria intensifies, the U.S. public watch on aghast. A new poll finds that Americans support a…
Assange Appeal Hearing Set for February
Julian Assange’s wife Stella Assange confirmed that the hearing will take place at the Royal Courts of Justice in the middle of February.