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The Urgent Need for the Black Radical Tradition

The U.S. is careening towards economic and military disaster, a moment when the Black radical tradition is missing but badly needed.

Up to 3.2 million people displaced across Iran amid US-Israeli attacks: UN

UN refugee agency says forced displacement likely to increase as US and Israel continue deadly strikes across Iran.

Opinion | Media Matters: Wil Haygood, ‘Solo Voyager’

Richard Campbell writes about Wil Haygood, a writer and author whose pieces detail how Black history is American history. The post Opinion | Media Matters: Wil Haygood, ‘Solo Voyager’ appeared first o

Georgia youth incarceration systems prioritize punishment, families say, putting kids at risk in jails

Despite decreasing crime rates in Georgia, the state’s Department of Juvenile Justice prioritizes spending on punishment and incarceration, particularly for Black children, according to an investigati

Take Action: Restore Brooklyn Hospital Center Nurses’ Healthcare Benefits!

The Brooklyn Hospital Center has failed to pay for nurses’ healthcare benefits for three straight months, and now NYSNA nurses and their families have lost their healthcare coverage. Take action today

The music of ‘Dark Winds’ 

From The Doors to Jesse Ed Davis and Keith Secola, the music of the AMC hit show digs deep The post The music of ‘Dark Winds’  appeared first on ICT.

Trump’s rush to expand offshore oil leases in the Gulf is bad for the environment. It’s also illegal.

The Trump administration pushed lease sales through without environmental review. This is illegal because it violates several of the country’s bedrock environmental laws, writes Mathews, a lawyer for

The arrest protocol on my fridge

A year after ICE detained Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil, pro-Palestinian organizers in the United States are living under the threat of arrest, detention, and deportation. Protesters gather in New

First the Cherokee, Now the Palestinians

Note: This piece is taken from the Epilogue to Dr. Finkelstein’s The Rise and Fall of Palestine: A Personal Account of the Intifada Years (University of Minnesota Press, 1996), after a version appeare

Join the Fight to Protect the Ocean

Ocean defenders need to make their voices heard in mass nonviolent protests that can turn the tide of history.

There’s Always A Way To Deny The Undeniable

Thirty years from now, or maybe three days from now, given the culture's waning and highly variable sense of what is real and what isn't, we will be treated to someone postulating that Bam Adebayo act

Faith and Body: New Battle Over Abortion in Argentina

Reproductive rights in Argentina face increased obstacles as the administration of Javier Milei emboldens anti-rights groups and politicians.  The post Faith and Body: New Battle Over Abortion in Arge

We Investigated Hundreds of Trump Donors. What We Found Will Shock You.

Trump used to say that Big Tech is a horrible thing for our country. Now, he’s cozy with Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, and Silicon Valley. What changed? We analyzed all the donors to Trump’s inauguration

"War on the Iranian People": Nationalism Grows in Iran in Defiance of Deadly U.S. and Israeli Strikes

“This is all being read inside of Iran as a war on the Iranian people.” As oil prices threaten to spike to $200 a barrel amid Iran’s pressure campaign against the U.S. and its allies, professor Narges

Headlines for March 12, 2026

Iran Says U.S. and Israeli Strikes Have Killed 1,348 Civilians, Senators Demand Accountability as Pentagon Admits U.S. Struck Iranian Girls’ School, Iranian Missiles and Drones Continue to Strike at I

Die Linke’s Fight to Win Back Working-Class Germans

Last year’s elections saw a resurgence for Germany’s socialist party Die Linke. In an interview, coleader Ines Schwerdtner explains how the party is seeking to expand beyond current left-wing voters t

Rep. Summer Lee: The Fight for Environmental Justice Is Far From Over

Summer Lee The Trump administration’s destructive environmental policies will cost us all. But we must not give up. The post Rep. Summer Lee: The Fight for Environmental Justice Is Far From Over appe

Should Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President in 2028?

David Faris, Daraka Larimore-Hall David Faris argues that the New York representative is the new national leader the Democrats need, but Daraka Larimore-Hall claims she can get more done in Congress.

The Pork Oligarchs of Iowa Have Local Politicians in Their Pockets

Chuck Collins Jeff and Deb Hansen spend hundreds of thousands to keep the state friendly to their business. The post The Pork Oligarchs of Iowa Have Local Politicians in Their Pockets appeared first

The Fictitious Capital of HBO’s Industry

Jorge Cotte In the show’s fourth season, everyone has a story to sell and very few are true. The post The Fictitious Capital of HBO’s <em>Industry</em> appeared first on The Nation.

A World on Fire Needs More Climate Reporting—Not Less

Kyle Pope War is a climate story, but billionaire media owners don’t want to tell it. The post A World on Fire Needs More Climate Reporting—Not Less appeared first on The Nation.

A Trial by Fire for Tisch and Mamdani, New York’s Premier Odd Couple

D.D. Guttenplan How this weekend’s failed attack outside Gracie Mansion could reinforce the strange-bedfellows alliance between the mayor and the police commissioner. The post A Trial by Fire for Tis

A Motto for All Health Workers: Resist, Resist, Resist

Gregg Gonsalves Doing our work and keeping our heads down isn’t a victory. We need to fight this regime every day, in every way. The post A Motto for All Health Workers: Resist, Resist, Resist appear

How the Israeli Tail Wags the American Dog

Eli Clifton, Ian S. Lustick The US attack on Iran may be less about American security than about the priorities of Israel’s government. The post How the Israeli Tail Wags the American Dog appeared fi

How Larry Ellison’s Acquisition Binge Began in Hawaii

Matthew Vickers In 2012, the Oracle CEO bought most of the island of Lānaʻi. What happened next doesn’t bode well for his new empire of media properties. The post How Larry Ellison’s Acquisition Bin

The Delusion of Safety “Here”

Without provocation, and with complete contempt for Iranian sovereignty, the U.S. and Israel bombed the country, blaming Teheran for the attacks and denying it had any right to retaliate. This kind of

Thank God for Global Capitalism

If the American political system cannot restrain Trump, apparently oil traders and bond markets can. Global capitalism is once again doing what the Republican Congress, American public opinion, and th

Let’s Talk About Israel’s War Crimes

The post Let’s Talk About Israel’s War Crimes appeared first on CounterPunch.org.

Surviving the Pain of an Authoritarian Demagogue Any Way We Can

Until recently, the predominant life pains that I have long seen in my psychologist day job include: abusive and neglectful parents, dysfunctional families, loveless marriages, lifelong loneliness, so

RFK, Jr: the First Year

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has distinguished his first year as cabinet secretary with policies guaranteed to grant great physical and mental anguish. Certain of his disinfor

Cracking Down on Corporate Tax Scams

With the country in the middle of a needless war and Trump making plans to end democracy, it seems a bit of a sidetrack to be talking about corporate tax policy, but sometimes we need a diversion. And

We’re Tired of Marco Rubio Speaking for Us

“Put three Cubans in a room together, you’ll have five different opinions,” a Cuban friend of mine likes to joke. He was referring to debates in the town-hall meetings during Cuba’s constitutional con

Why I’m Confident of Our Union’s Future

I’ll always remember how company bosses got red in the face, tried to water down our contract proposals, and made absurd demands for concessions at way too many bargaining sessions over the years. “Yo

Starmer’s Self-Defence Fudge: The UK’s Growing Involvement in the Iran War

Wars can distract, and for leaders in political purgatory, they can be particularly useful.  It remains to be seen whether the UK’s increasing involvement in the illegal war being waged on Iran by Isr

FERC Undermines Trump’s Useless Big Tech Ratepayer Pledge

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last night issued orders that approved transmission rate agreements with data centers that explicitly put households at risk for hikes in the rates they

Trump Energy Secretary Accused of Manipulating Oil Markets With Deleted Post

Chris Wright claimed the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil remains flowing.

Speaker Johnson Defends Ogles, Fine, Amid Calls to Condemn Islamophobic Rhetoric

Johnson also peddled anti-Muslim conspiracy theories to explain why he wouldn't criticize his colleagues.

The State Is Escalating Charges Against Protesters. Labor Must Defend Them.

John Caravello is facing decades in prison for an anti-ICE protest. He needs labor to build a national defense campaign.

Spain Withdraws Ambassador to Israel Over Gaza Genocide and War in Iran

The move comes after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said “no a la guerra” — “no to war” — in a recent speech.

Palestinians in Gaza Slam Kushner’s Reconstruction Plan as Disguised Theft

The people “want to rebuild it with their own hands — without foreign pressure or intervention,” said one Gazan.

Pete Hegseth Halted US Efforts to Limit Civilian Deaths Ahead of Iran War

People who were tracking civilian casualties have been reassigned to other jobs, says journalist Akbar Shahid Ahmed.

Pentagon Report: U.S. Military Fired Missile at Elementary School in Iran

Despite attempts by Trump to claim otherwise, the U.S. military was responsible for killing at least 175 in a strike on a school in Iran. The post Pentagon Report: U.S. Military Fired Missile at Eleme

Venezuela Advances Reform That Revokes State Control Over Mining Activities

Delcy Rodríguez announced the new legislation during a visit from the US interior secretary and mining executives.

US military aid to Israel is a national security risk

We have another report that Israel used the military power the US underwrites to pressure Donald Trump into a disastrous war in Iran. US military aid to Israel makes Americans — to say nothing of the

Trump Eradicates Critical Oversight as he Fires More Inspectors General than All Other US Presidents Combined

President Trump has removed more inspectors general (IGs) than all other presidents combined, leaving a gaping hole for accountability and ethics concerns according to a new Public Citizen report titl

Markwayne Mullin Made Profitable Stock Purchases Days Before US Military Strikes

As a member of a key Senate committee, Mullin was privy to information regarding planned military actions.

What San Francisco Educators Won on Their Strike

Over 6,000 public school educators in San Francisco went on strike last month for the first time in nearly 50 years. We spoke to three of them about what they won, including coverage of skyrocketing h

Coalition of Antiwar Groups Launches National Campaign Calling for Jeffries and Schumer to Step Aside from Leadership

A coalition of antiwar groups launched a national campaign Wednesday for constituents to urge Democrats in Congress to remove Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer from their posts as minority l

"Killers of Roe": Amy Littlefield Investigates the "Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights" in U.S.

Killers of Roe is a new book by the reproductive rights journalist Amy Littlefield on what she describes as the death of abortion rights in the United States. The book is framed as a murder mystery, e

Ex-Marine, Senate Candidate Speaks Out After Arrest, Arm Broken During Iran War Protest in Senate

A Marine Corps veteran suffered a broken arm last week after he disrupted a Senate hearing to voice his opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Democracy Now! speaks with the veteran, Brian McGinn

What the Conviction of Marielle Franco’s Killers Reveals

Socialist Rio de Janeiro city councilor Marielle Franco’s killers were recently convicted, exposing deep ties between Brazil’s right and violent militias. The case shows democratic institutions can st

"No Stupid Rules of Engagement": Ahead of Iran War, Hegseth Halted Efforts to Limit Civilian Deaths

Iranian authorities say the U.S. and Israel killed more than 1,300 civilians, striking over 10,000 civilian sites during the first 12 days of the war. This comes as Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon

Headlines for March 11, 2026

U.S.-Israeli War on Iran Enters Its 12th Day, Pentagon Reportedly Considers Deployment of Special Forces into Iran to Capture Enriched Uranium, NYT: Missile Fragments Add to Mounting Evidence That U.S

Columbia Student Workers Are Poised to Strike

In response to what they describe as foot-dragging by the administration in contract negotiations, student workers at Columbia University have authorized a strike. We spoke to some of them about their

Robber Barons Are Doing Better Than Ever

A new report finds wealth inequality in Canada is reaching new heights, with a tiny elite enjoying lavish lifestyles while the many are left in the cold. The problem is not just moral obscenity but th

A Venezuela Foreign Influence Scandal for Trump’s Circle

David Rivera, a longtime close friend of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is facing federal charges for allegedly acting as a foreign agent for Venezuela. The trial and its revelations about foreign in

Workers Are Leaving the Trump Coalition

New survey data show that many of Donald Trump’s 2024 working-class voters are already wavering. But most aren’t turning to Democrats — they’re dropping out of politics altogether. The “multiracial wo

Shit, Here We Go Again: War By Cartoon Sociopaths

In the second week of an inept narcissist's spiraling war - not even of choice but of whim - that's killed over 2,000 people and wreaked widespread havoc, almost as grotesque as the witless carnage it

Reports Say Up to 150 American Troops Injured in Just 10 Days of Iran War

The news comes as Democrats are warning that the White House appears to be moving toward a land invasion.

While spending billions on Iran war, Trump quietly moves to boot millions more off food aid

“Americans can’t afford their groceries, they can’t afford their medicine, they can’t afford the cost of living, and yet we’re dropping a billion dollars of bombs, it seems, every day in Iran,” said o

The Largest Share Ever of U.S. Workers Now Have Access to Paid Leave

There’s still no federal paid leave policy in the United States, but 14 laws now extend coverage to an estimated 46 million people.

It’s a War With Iran, Not an “Intervention”

Elected officials desperately want to cast our war with Iran as an “intervention” or “operation.” Don’t let them get away with it. The post It’s a War With Iran, Not an “Intervention” appeared first o

Afghanistan War vet blasts Trump’s ‘pathetic and horrific’ war with Iran

“They called Afghanistan ‘the place where empires go to die,’ and Iran is very similar in that terrain. You put boots on the ground in Iran, and we're in for a lot of pain.”

These women exposed prison sexual abuse. Now ICE wants to deport them.

Federal protections against detention and deportation for sexual abuse survivors have deteriorated under Trump.

US Military Aid to Israel Is a National Security Risk

We have another report that Israel used the military power the US underwrites to pressure Donald Trump into a disastrous war in Iran. US military aid to Israel makes Americans — to say nothing of the

Trump Doesn’t Even Know What Victory Over Iran Would Mean

Donald Trump has begun suggesting that his war on Iran may be over “very soon” as oil prices soar. Trump will proclaim victory no matter what happens, but he won’t be able to say what “victory” means,

"Fossil Fuels as a Weapon of War": U.S.-Israeli War on Iran Exposes World's Dangerous Reliance on Oil

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel this week as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran threatens global energy supplies and the broader economy. Iranian officials say no oil will be allowed to leave the

"The Gulf Fears Whoever Wins This War": U.S.-Israeli War on Iran Could Destabilize Entire Region

We speak with Kareem Shaheen, Middle East editor at New Lines Magazine, about the regional response to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. He says the Gulf countries are in a no-win situation, stuck be

Ret. Col. Lawrence Wilkerson: Netanyahu Could Turn to Nuclear Bombs If Iran War Escalates

As President Trump gives conflicting statements about the length and objectives of the war he launched with Israel against Iran, fears are growing that the conflict could continue to expand throughout

With World's Eyes on Iran, Israel Locks Down the West Bank

The Israeli military has closed checkpoints around the West Bank, restricting Palestinians’ movement as settler violence ramps up. The post With World’s Eyes on Iran, Israel Locks Down the West Bank a

Islamophobic Think Tank Helped Write Indictment Against ICE Protesters

The far-right Center for Security Policy, led by anti-Muslim activist Frank Gaffney, is best known for pedaling conspiracy theories. The post Islamophobic Think Tank Helped Write Indictment Against IC

Pípsell: The last stand (Documentary)

In their new feature documentary, Pípsell: The Last Stand, award-winning journalist Brandi Morin and filmmaker Geordie Day expose the human and environmental costs of Canada's TMX pipeline.

U.S. Military Refuses to Endorse Trump Claim That Iran Bombed Girls’ School

“It would be inappropriate to comment given the incident is under investigation,” CENTCOM told The Intercept. The post U.S. Military Refuses to Endorse Trump Claim That Iran Bombed Girls’ School appea

Number of children in ICE detention skyrockets under Trump

The daily number of kids in ICE cages has increased sixfold under the second Trump administration, according to new reporting from the Marshall Project.

‘Intentional chemical warfare’: toxic black rain in Tehran after US-Israel bomb oil facilities

“The consequences of this environmental and humanitarian catastrophe will not be confined within Iran’s borders. These strikes constitute war crimes,” said a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Minis

Israel Destroyed Gaza’s Roads and Transit. Now, We Walk Everywhere.

Israeli bombing left cars in Gaza immobile and roads impassable. The assault on Iran has only spiked prices and worsened conditions. The post Israel Destroyed Gaza’s Roads and Transit. Now, We Walk Ev

OpenAI on Surveillance and Autonomous Killings: You’re Going to Have to Trust Us

OpenAI says Americans shouldn’t worry about the ethics of its new Pentagon contract. You’ll have to take their word for it (and Pete Hegseth’s). The post OpenAI on Surveillance and Autonomous Killings

Columbia Flouted Its Own Policies and Let ICE Into University Buildings

The policy has been in place for at least a year — but school security keeps letting ICE agents in. The post Columbia Flouted Its Own Policies and Let ICE Into University Buildings appeared first on T

‘Deranged and dangerous’: Trump says ‘I guess’ Americans should expect a deadly attack on US

“We have totally unserious, completely incompetent people taking us into mindless, deadly war,” said Democratic US Sen. Chris Murphy.

The Axis of Chaos

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is sowing the seeds for state collapse and unending violence across the region.

ICE Poses a Real Threat to Our Elections

DHS has built a national police force with massive surveillance capabilities — which it could use to interfere with our elections. The post ICE Poses a Real Threat to Our Elections appeared first on T

Social Security and the “Millionaires Day” Milestone

A new analysislysis from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) finds that this coming Monday (March 9) is the day that million-dollar earners stop contributing to Social Security – a mile

Iran: The war Western media always wanted

Abby Martin of The Empire Files and Adam Johnson of Citations Needed break down the media’s complicity in manufacturing the conditions for the illegal US-Israeli war with Iran.

Labor Market Plummets as Trump Fuels Economic Turmoil

The latest jobs report shows the United States lost 92,000 jobs in February 2026, with prior months revised down by 69,000 jobs. The unemployment rate remains elevated at 4.4% and is near its highest

New Letter Calls on CFTC to Investigate Suspicious Bets on Iran Attack

Public Citizen sent a letter today calling upon the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to investigate highly suspicious bets placed on the outcome of the recent American-Israeli military assa

Trump’s Attacks on SCOTUS Are Personal—But Real Court Reform Should Be a Progressive Priority

The president keeps attacking the Supreme Court after its tariff ruling, but SCOTUS overwhelmingly rules for the wealthy and obstructs legitimate progressive policies. Court reform must be a priority.

February Beige Book Shows Trump’s Price Hikes Continue to Create Struggles for Consumers, Businesses

The Federal Reserve released its February 2026 Beige Book, providing an updated snapshot of economic conditions across all 12 Federal Reserve Districts. A growing share of districts reported flat or d

Operation Epstein Fury: A Holy War With Shitty Toilets

Our latest senseless illegal war against brown people, born of ever-shifting lies and fought by the sons of the blithe un-rich, is Trump's ultimate Wag-the-Dog distraction from his crimes, failures an

Betting Against Increased Taxes, DraftKings Is Spending Big on Illinois State Races

The sports gambling industry is pouring more than a million dollars into local Illinois races in a gambit to evade regulations and higher taxes.

We Can’t Let Trump Get Away With Another Endless War

As the United States bombs Iran, we cannot afford to slip into despair. We must push back against militarism everywhere, at every turn.

Trump Has Made the U.S. War Machine a Spectacle—And It’s Spectacularly Unpopular

In Iran, Trump has brought the full extent of the war machine out into the open. Let’s channel public anger into organizing.

The Epstein Class Are the Warped Elites They Pretend to Hate

For years, MAGA has attacked minority groups in the name of “protecting women and children.” It turns out the real abusers are the wealthy and powerful.

Here’s What We Know

We know that this is not about Iran’s people, it’s about Iran’s oil and wealth.

Trump and Netanyahu Launch an Illegal and Reckless War Against Iran

"Bombs will be dropping everywhere," Trump said.

Forcing the Boss to Bargain—Even When They Don't Have To

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Striking Nurses Reach Tentative Deal at Manhattan’s Richest Hospital Complex

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The Amazon Imperative: Unions Must Join Forces

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In Major Breakthrough, Volkswagen Auto Workers Reach Tentative Deal

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Como confrontar los mitos anti-inmigrantes en el trabajo

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In the Twin Cities, a Massive Strike Against ICE

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Will ICE Ignite a Mass Strike in Minnesota?

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SONG: International Organizations/Oganizasyon Mondyal, Manno Charlemagne, 1986

“We salute all peoples who are fighting/We honor all those who have died/For the cause of freedom.”

Africa and the Pan-African History of Black Studies

This lecture was delivered on February 3, 2026, at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada) for the monthly series “Black History and the Project of Black Studies.”

Syria: Anatomy of Regime Change

Dan Kovalik and Jeremy Kuzmarov’s Syria: Anatomy of Regime Change was published on September 1, 2025. What can it teach us now that the empire has pulled the trigger on three more nations resisting it

Everything they touch turns to rubble

Prison System in Tennessee: A Cycle of Racism and Control

Tennessee's claim of being "tough on crime" means racialized policing and incarceration, and profit making off of marginalized people.

COMMUNITY CONTROL DC: A People’s Platform for Collective Self-Determination

While Washington DC's political leadership changes, Pan-African Community Action (PACA) is organizing to ensure that Black communities are empowered in decision making processes.

100 Days From the World Cup, an International Coalition is Calling on FIFA to Move the Games From the U.S.

The US has disqualified itself from hosting the World Cup through wars, genocide, and domestic repression.

Israel is using the ‘Gaza doctrine’ in Lebanon and Iran

For years, Israel used the “Dahiya doctrine” in Gaza. Now it’s using the “Gaza doctrine” in Dahiya — and Tehran.

Oil War Sends the Bill to Workers

The cost of the United States' war on Iran is falling hardest on the working class.

Aftermath of US-Israeli attacks on Tehran

Explosions are heard for a 13th day in Iran, Israel and several Middle Eastern states.

Israeli attack hits civilians at Beirut beachfront: What we know

An Israeli strike on Beirut’s seafront killed at least 8 people and injured dozens more.

Bunker-busting bombs loaded onto US planes at UK airbase amid Iran war

The use of RAF Fairford by US forces highlights the UK's increasingly active role in the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Drug use on Ukraine’s front lines ‘rampant among Russian troops’

As the war drags into another year, a lesser-known crisis afflicts troops on both sides.

Caught in the crossfire: US-Israel war on Iran fractures Gulf economies

As Hormuz chokes and defence costs soar, Gulf states absorb crippling financial fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.

Can Iran’s asymmetric warfare hold US-Israeli military power at bay?

Iran has resorted to unconventional tactics in its retaliatory strikes against the US and Israel.

Words of defiance: Iran’s new Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei lashes at US

The newly appointed supreme leader delivers a combative statement, pledging that Iran will keep fighting.

How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades

The US military is using AI tools during Iran war. But Pentagon's collaboration with tech companies goes back decades.

Children among victims in Pakistan’s shelling in Afghanistan: Taliban

Cross-border clashes between the two countries intensified on February 26, two days before US, Israel attacked Iran.

Meet the AI Rapper Working for the Far-Right

A self-shot phone video shows an Asian man standing in a crowd saying “We are here” to the camera. Cut to a chiseled skinhead. He snorts in derision and replies, “Not for long”, before covering his fa

‘It’s Ballsy of Them’: How Emboldened Far-Right Activists Are Attacking Antifascist Strongholds in Bristol

When Red discovered that far-right activists were round the corner targeting her local pub, she felt sick. “I felt like I had to go and confront them,” she told Novara Media. “It felt like life or dea

Starmer Has Dragged Labour ‘Into the Gutter’ Says John McDonnell

Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell has accused Keir Starmer of dragging the Labour party “into the gutter” in the wake of yesterday’s release of the Mandelson files. A tranche of documents disclo

High Court Rules in Favour of Owen Jones in BBC Gaza Libel Case

A High Court judge has ruled in favour of Guardian columnist Owen Jones in a libel case brought against him by a BBC editor. Raffi Berg, the BBC’s Middle East editor, took legal action in November las

California IATSE Workers in Petaluma California Ratify First Contract

PetaLiuma, CA, — Workers at 2K’s motion capture studio in Petaluma, California have ratified their first union contract with Take-Two Interactive management. The culmination of this union contract, is

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein highlights Native American contributions at unity conference

Tribal leaders and members of all eight of North Carolina’s state-recognized tribes and four Urban American Indian Organizations were in attendance at the conference The post North Carolina Gov. Josh

Person of the Day | Master Gardener Don Murphy’s Green Thumb Plants Seeds of Inspiration in DeSoto County

DeSoto County Master Gardeners recently named Southaven, Miss., resident Don Murphy as the 2025 Newbie of the Year. His many volunteer hours for the group last year included spearheading the effort to

$6,000 Teacher Pay Raise Gains Mississippi Senate’s Approval

A surprise $6,000 teacher pay raise gained approval in the Mississippi Senate on Wednesday after the chamber amended a bill that originally dealt with the sale or lease of unused school property. The

Gutting Discrimination Enforcement in Education: What Could Go Wrong?

In most cases, short-staffed agency is handling complaints by dismissing them.

Israeli NGO Bans Threaten Gaza’s Humanitarian Lifeline

Thirty-seven humanitarian aid organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam, were ordered to cease operations in Gaza and the West Bank.

New York ‘buffer’ bills part of wider crackdown on leftist protests

Democratic city and state bills aim to quash protests against illegal land sales at synagogues, while Trump administration targets organizers using FACE Act intended to protect abortion clinics New Yo

Trump Is DESPERATE to End Iran War, Three Ships Hit in Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, for the most part, as war in the Middle East continues to rattle global energy markets.   Plus: Why the Iranian diaspora isn’t as homogeneous in its political vie

Several Israel Heritage Foundation leaders leave to join new pro-Israel nonprofit in Florida

The 501(c)(3) Israel Justice Organization aims to influence U.S. officials to advance Israeli interests and address antisemitism. Its leaders include former members of the IHF, which Prism investigate

Iran Plans To Boycott World Cup Due To FIFA Peace Prize Winner’s Murderous, Unprovoked War

Iran's participation in the U.S.-hosted 2026 World Cup promised to be an uncertain, contentious matter even before the U.S. and Israel started raining bombs on Iranian political leaders and schoolgirl

Associated “Association Update” Update, With Will Anderson Of Hotline TNT

This week on Nothing But Respect, we were thrilled to welcome Will Anderson of Hotline TNT. Will is the main creative force behind one of my favorite guitar-forward bands, our second guest to be award

Coeur d’Alene Tribe, state of Idaho reach water rights settlement agreement

Agreement puts an end to litigation and creates a new Tribal water supply bank The post Coeur d’Alene Tribe, state of Idaho reach water rights settlement agreement appeared first on ICT.

Joao Fonseca Takes Jannik Sinner To The Limit, And Justifies The Hype

Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca is a generational talent. Or an imminent bust—you tell me. His scant tenure on the men's tennis tour has served as a case study in the lunacy of early-career cycles of h

I Will Never Forgive Trae Young For Surpassing Kobe Bryant’s Career High For Assists In A Game Eight Times

Kobe Bryant was not just some normal NBA player. No indeed: He was the second-best shooting guard in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, and something like the 11th-best Laker overall, an

One of UK’s Largest Unions Slashes Labour Party Funding

One of the UK’s largest unions, Unite the Union, has voted to slash the affiliation fee it pays to Labour by £580,000, or 40% of its contribution to the party. The decision follows widespread anger am

Report: Unflattering Pictures Of Pete Hegseth Got Photographers Banned From Pentagon Briefings

The Washington Post brings us a story today that could only be produced by Donald Trump's administration of influencers. According to two sources who spoke to the Post under the condition of anonymity

The Wizards Deserve This Humiliation

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards Tuesday night. The Wizards spent a portion of the fourth quarter of the game selling out anything recognizable as a basketball principle in

Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York Launches Peer Support Network to Prevent Suicide

Construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than from job site-related injuries and four times more likely to commit suicide than the average American. To address this issue, NY

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SEIU 32BJ Residential Building Service Workers Begin Negotiations

New York, NY – SEIU 32BJ begins contract negotiations with residential real estate industry. The 32BJ represents more than 34,000 porters, door-persons, superintendents, handypersons and resident mana

Labour Government Bans Pro-Palestine Al-Quds March

The home secretary has approved a request by London’s Metropolitan police to ban the al-Quds march, an annual pro-Palestine event that coincides with the end of Ramadan. Shabana Mahmood argued the ban

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The True Cost of Killing Mexican Drug Lord El Mencho

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After months of intense drought conditions, Kenya was inundated by rain late last week, triggering severe flooding that killed more than 40 people. In the country’s capital city, Nairobi, a month’s wo

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Fuel economy rules have reduced U.S. dependence on oil. Trump ripped them up — and then sent gas prices through the roof.

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With federal funding gone, tribes are turning to philanthropy, alternative lenders, and their own institutions.

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NOAA wants to replace a longstanding rule with technology scientists say is unproven.

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The next generation of geothermal energy is drawing on decades of talent and technical expertise developed in the oil and gas industries.

The US barely bothers to track geoengineering. What could go wrong?

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Trump's aggressive push toward deep-sea mining is putting pressure on global negotiators to act fast to shape deep-sea mining rules.