Democracy Now
- "Inside the Secret Network Fueling Sudan's War": Filmmaker Julia Steers on UAE Backing RSF Atrocitiesby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on July 8, 2026 at 12:44 pm
A new investigation has uncovered how the United Arab Emirates (UAE) supports a secret network of military training camps for the paramilitary Rapid […]
- NATO Meets in Turkey Amid Crackdown on Civil Society; Trump Praises Erdoğan & Considers F-35 Salesby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on July 8, 2026 at 12:33 pm
Trump announced on Tuesday at the NATO summit in Ankara that he would lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey and is considering selling the country F-35 […]
- As Calls Mount for Graham Platner to Drop Out of Senate Race, What Happens Next in Maine?by webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on July 8, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has yet to drop out of the race despite losing all major endorsements after a rape allegation by […]
- Headlines for July 8, 2026by webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on July 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm
U.S. Renews Attacks on Iran and Reimposes Oil Sanctions, Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire “Over,” Blasts NATO Allies and Praises Turkish President, […]
- Hamas Renouncing Rule Over Gaza Signals Commitment to Ceasefire Despite Israeli Attacks: Amjad Iraqiby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on July 7, 2026 at 12:52 pm
As part of the U.S.-backed “Board of Peace” 20-point plan to end Israel’s military assault on Gaza, Hamas is dissolving its civilian governing […]
Mother Jones
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Tom Homan: Minnesota Should Say “Thank You” for DHS Operation
by Alex Nguyen on February 15, 2026 at 5:17 pmOn Sunday morning, Border czar Tom Homan said elected officials in Minnesota “ought to be saying thank you” to the Trump administration for making the state safer. “They were a sanctuary state,” Homan said on Fox & Friends. “Their county jails weren’t working with us across the state. So you know what? We fixed it.”
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The Adorable Patients of This Special Bat Hospital Will Warm Your Heart
by Benji Jones on February 15, 2026 at 12:30 pmThis story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Australia is famously a place with some of the world’s most dangerous and frightening animals. Venomous spiders. Deadly snakes. Jellyfish with fatal stings. But it is also home to one of the world’s cutest: the flying fox, also known as the giant
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US Military Strikes Another Boat in the Caribbean Sea, Killing 3
by Katie Herchenroeder on February 14, 2026 at 8:26 pmThe United States military killed three more people on Friday in their 39th boat attack in six months, according to a tracker maintained by the New York Times. All told, the strikes by US forces have killed at least 133 people in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean. President Donald Trump’s administration has
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Judges Have Rebuked Trump’s Mass Detention of Immigrants Thousands of Times
by Katie Herchenroeder on February 14, 2026 at 6:28 pmHundreds of judges across the nation have ruled over 4,400 times that President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement arm is detaining people unlawfully, according to a new Reuters review of court documents. And that’s just since October. The Trump administration’s immense increase in detainments rests, in part, on their decision to detain people while their immigration
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Their Courses Were No Longer Relevant, so These Economics Students Went to Work
by Matthew Taylor on February 14, 2026 at 12:30 pmThis story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As the fallout from the 2008 global financial crash reverberated around the world, a group of students at Harvard University walked out of their introductory economics class complaining it was teaching a “specific and limited view” that perpetuated “a problematic and inefficient system of
The Intercept
- It’s Time for Maine to Ditch Platner — But Not the Politics That Won Over Votersby Eoin Higgins on July 8, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Platner has lost the moral right to speak for the left. The movement that energized Maine’s voters should choose his replacement. The post It’s […]
- Graham Platner's Exit From Senate Race Leaves Maine Dems "Hobbled" in Scramble for New Nomineeby Akela Lacy on July 8, 2026 at 7:01 pm
Amid Graham Platner’s swift downfall, most paths to selecting a replacement candidate look poisoned. The post Graham Platner’s Exit From Senate […]
- Another Trump Ceasefire With Iran Crumblesby Nick Turse on July 8, 2026 at 4:08 pm
“He must be trying for the record of how many times you can lose the same war.” The post Another Trump Ceasefire With Iran Crumbles appeared […]
- Why Would Anyone Trust Ex-CIA Agents in Elected Office?by Alex Skopic on July 8, 2026 at 10:15 am
The agency trains officers to conceal their true intentions — and has long existed to violently suppress the left. The post Why Would Anyone Trust […]
- The People Who Stood By Graham Platner — Until He Was Accused of Rapeby The Intercept Briefing on July 8, 2026 at 12:30 am
Democratic strategist Adam Carlson backed Platner through all his other scandals. He says he shares the blame, but that people are learning the wrong […]
Common Dreams
- New report: Trump's anti-renewable policies set to cost US households over half a trillion dollars, as summer blackouts and price spikes hit hardestby Newswire Editor on July 8, 2026 at 4:45 pm
A new analysis from clean energy think tank Energy Innovation finds that the Trump administration's rollback of clean energy policy will add more […]
- Meta AI Image Generation Feature Is an Egregious Invasion of User Privacyby Newswire Editor on July 8, 2026 at 4:22 pm
Meta’s latest AI image generation feature raises serious privacy concerns by automatically allowing public Instagram profiles to be used in […]
- ACLU Launches Historic “Firewall for Freedom” Campaign to Protect Crucial Rights Up and Down the Ballotby Newswire Editor on July 7, 2026 at 3:51 pm
In 2026, the American Civil Liberties Union will make its largest-ever investment in down ballot races, marking a historic escalation in its […]
- Obamacare Enrollment Declines Driven by Subsidy Cuts, Not Removing Fraudulent Enrolleesby Newswire Editor on July 7, 2026 at 1:59 pm
Millions of low- and middle-income Americans are losing health coverage because the Trump administration allowed the subsidies that made it […]
- All the Feelings: Nothing Is Fixed In Its Placeby Abby Zimet on July 7, 2026 at 7:22 am
Hoo boy. Many of us slogged through a July 4 more vigil - "act of purposeful wakefulness" - than celebration as hostages of a dark timeline wherein […]
Truthout
- Released Detainees Say They Saw Hussam Abu Safiya Tortured in Israeli Custodyby Tareq S. Hajjaj on July 8, 2026 at 8:46 pm
Those who spent time with the Gaza doctor describe systematic beatings, dog attacks, and deliberate medical neglect.
- Calls Grow for Independent Investigation Into ICE-Perpetrated Killing in Houstonby Colleen DeGuzman on July 8, 2026 at 7:51 pm
“We don’t expect the truth from the Department of Justice or from the FBI,” said the national president of a civil rights group.
- A Group of Organizers Is Building an Anti-ICE Movement Rooted in Jewish Valuesby Shane Burley on July 8, 2026 at 7:03 pm
Never Again Action is connecting Trump’s assault on immigrant communities to experiences from American Jewish history.
- Beshear Demands McConnell Update Constituents on Current Health Statusby Chris Walker on July 8, 2026 at 6:59 pm
Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has not issued a personal public statement since being hospitalized on June 14.
- Trump Says Iran Deal Is “Over,” Signals More US Strikes Are Likely Comingby Chris Walker on July 8, 2026 at 6:12 pm
“Negotiators keep talking if they want, but I don't see it,” Trump said on the status of future discussions.
ProPublica
- Top Legal Adviser to Joint Chiefs Is Stepping Down Nearly a Year Before Completing Termby Raquel Rutledge on July 8, 2026 at 10:25 pm
The post Top Legal Adviser to Joint Chiefs Is Stepping Down Nearly a Year Before Completing Term appeared first on ProPublica.
- Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk.by Paul Kiel on July 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
The post Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk. appeared first on ProPublica.
- Have a 401(k)? Help ProPublica Investigate What’s Really Happening to Your Money.by Alex.Bandoni@propublica.org on July 8, 2026 at 9:55 am
The post Have a 401(k)? Help ProPublica Investigate What’s Really Happening to Your Money. appeared first on ProPublica.
- Washington Law Says to Alert the Public When Doctors Are Accused of Misconduct. It Can Take Months.by Ashley Hiruko on July 8, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post Washington Law Says to Alert the Public When Doctors Are Accused of Misconduct. It Can Take Months. appeared first on ProPublica.
- Ken Paxton Vowed to Crack Down on “Illegal Voting.” He May Have Violated Texas Election Law.by Zach Despart on July 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm
The post Ken Paxton Vowed to Crack Down on “Illegal Voting.” He May Have Violated Texas Election Law. appeared first on ProPublica.
The Guardian
- Graham Platner debacle puts Democrats in grave danger of blowing it in the midtermsby David Smith in Washington on July 9, 2026 at 3:26 am
The meltdown in Maine’s Senate race risks the Democrats’ opportunity to turn Trump into a lame duck president.Two years ago Democrats had one […]
- Platner calls sexual assault allegations ‘all false’ as he drops out of Senate race; Maine Democrats to choose new nominee – as it happenedby Robert Mackey, Shrai Popat, Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose on July 9, 2026 at 2:03 am
This live blog is now closed.Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegationMaine contenders: the Democrats who could […]
- Maine contenders: the Democrats who could replace Graham Platnerby Joseph Gedeon on July 9, 2026 at 1:48 am
Democrats have until 27 July to pick a new candidate to face Susan Collins in November – here are the options so farA month after he won Maine’s […]
- Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegationby Shrai Popat on July 9, 2026 at 1:37 am
Democratic nominee, dogged by controversy since entering contest, says ‘for the movement to continue, it can’t be me’Woman accuses Maine Senate […]
- Trump to ask US supreme court to reconsider birthright citizenship rulingby Robert Mackey on July 9, 2026 at 12:38 am
Request for rehearing comes after Fox News report of Texas hospital advertising maternity services in MexicoDonald Trump said on Wednesday he would […]
The Jacobin
- Romantic Love and Family Are Not the Enemyby Evelina Johansson Wilén on July 8, 2026 at 6:54 pm
Dating apps and sex-segregated online communities are intensifying resentment between the genders, while left-wing theorists increasingly adopt […]
- What Everyone Should Know About How Capital Worksby David Harvey on July 8, 2026 at 6:17 pm
Mainstream economics cannot accept the concept of contradiction that is foundational for Karl Marx’s analysis of capitalism. David Harvey explains […]
- Indonesia’s Army Is on the March Against Democratic Rightsby Michael G. Vann on July 8, 2026 at 3:50 pm
An acid attack on the Indonesian human rights activist Andrie Yunus fits into a wider pattern of creeping authoritarianism under President Prabowo […]
- Socialist Francesca Hong on Her Wisconsin Insurgencyby Francesca Hong on July 8, 2026 at 3:43 pm
Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist candidate for governor in Wisconsin, discusses organizing beyond Madison and Milwaukee, confronting the […]
- UAW Region 9A’s Big Risks in NYC’s Elections Paid Offby Roman Broszkowski on July 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm
While most unions played it safe in New York’s recent elections, UAW Region 9A and its director, Brandon Mancilla, took big swings in supporting […]
Alternet
- MAGA lawmaker who abused office to silence Charlie Kirk critics let off the hookby Matthew Rozsa on July 9, 2026 at 2:13 am
A Republican politician was given a slap on the wrist for abusing her office to silence a critic of Charlie Kirk."[Alaska state] Rep. Sarah Vance — […]
- Platner-bashing MAGA pundit stumbles when called out on Trump's own assaultsby Matthew Rozsa on July 9, 2026 at 1:47 am
In the immediate aftermath of Democratic nominee Graham Platner dropping out of the Maine Senate election due to a rape accusation, a pro-Trump […]
- Trump weak enough to rout: former GOP advisorby Matthew Rozsa on July 9, 2026 at 1:08 am
A former Republican presidential adviser who now frequently criticizes President Donald Trump argued on Wednesday that the current GOP leader has […]
- Trump's Education Department celebrates 'American' history with British photoby Matthew Rozsa on July 9, 2026 at 12:28 am
President Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the Department of Education, yet his Education Secretary just unintentionally demonstrated why […]
- Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate electionby Matthew Rozsa on July 9, 2026 at 12:21 am
Graham Platner, who until recently was the Democratic Party nominee for the US Senate in Maine, dropped out of the race on Wednesday after he was […]
Raw Story
- Scott Jennings brutally fact-checked while claiming Trump lowered gas pricesby Bennito L. Kelty on July 9, 2026 at 3:47 am
Conservative CNN pundit Scott Jennings was quickly fact-checked as he tried to convince panelists that Trump has lowered gas prices.During an […]
- Iconic DC fountain turned brown after Trump's renovationby María Teresita Armstrong-Matta on July 9, 2026 at 3:35 am
Meridian Hill Park's iconic cascading fountain turned a thick, opaque brown this week, just months after the National Park Service completed a full […]
- Judge slaps down Trump's last-ditch bid to stop E. Jean Carroll payments: reportby Bennito L. Kelty on July 9, 2026 at 3:05 am
Trump's emergency motion to stop payments to accuser E. Jean Carroll failed after another judge ordered him to pay up.Late Wednesday, Judge Eunice C. […]
- Analysts fact-check the President's latest claims about the U.S. economyby María Teresita Armstrong-Matta on July 9, 2026 at 2:35 am
Political analysts fact-checked President Donald Trump's claim in a NATO press conference held Today in Ankara, Turkey.Trump alleged the U.S. […]
- 'Dead in the water': Ex-MAGA influencer eviscerates final hopes for dying right-wing groupby Bennito L. Kelty on July 9, 2026 at 2:27 am
A former MAGA influencer sounded the death knell for a prominent right-wing group that she says is now "a disaster."On a recent episode of The Daily […]
Salon
- “It can’t be me”: Platner drops out of Maine Senate race following assault allegationby Alex Galbraith on July 9, 2026 at 1:52 am
The candidate suspended his campaign while maintaining assault allegations against him were "not real"
- “I’d be up there with Lenin”: Trump tells far-right outlet he’d be the communist GOATby Alex Galbraith on July 8, 2026 at 10:38 pm
The president thinks he could create one, big, beautiful classless society
- Report finds errors in White House “Alien Arrest” trackerby Tatyana Tandanpolie on July 8, 2026 at 10:02 pm
The Ohio Immigrant Alliance found that data on the White House's "Aliens" site is "inaccurate and unreliable."
- “Increasingly concerned”: Gov. Beshear demands to know what’s up with Mitch McConnellby Alex Galbraith on July 8, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Rumors have swirled as the senior Republican senator remains hospitalized
- How “Spirited Away” inspired “Avatar: The Last Airbender”by Melanie McFarland on July 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Nickelodeon's beloved cartoon saga is one of many modern fantasies inspired by Hayao Miyazaki
Daily Kos
- Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claimby Associated Press on July 9, 2026 at 12:30 am
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault.
- Here’s another sign that Democrats are building a blue waveby Emily Singer on July 8, 2026 at 11:01 pm
There's more evidence that points to Democrats having a blockbuster election cycle: party registration trends.
- Platner holds Democrats hostage, and Trump forgets who we’re fightingby Daily Kos Staff on July 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Here's your Daily Kos Recap for July 8.
- Bad performance artby keefknight on July 8, 2026 at 10:59 pm
A cartoon by Keef Knight.
- Conspiracy theorist Don Jr. hates Charlie Kirk conspiracy theoriesby Oliver Willis on July 8, 2026 at 9:30 pm
The president's eldest son lashed out at right-wing conspiracy theories swirling around the murder of bigoted activist Charlie Kirk.
Huffington Post
- Judge Rejects DOJ Attempt To Get Names Of 2020 Election Workers In Fulton Countyon July 8, 2026 at 11:05 am
Trump has long claimed without evidence that widespread voter fraud in Georgia's most populous county cost him victory in the state in 2020.
- Trump Says Interim Accord To End War Is 'Over' After Iranian Strikeson July 8, 2026 at 9:54 am
Although Trump has at times stepped back from threats he has made against Iran, oil prices surged and stocks fell after his latest comments.
- GOP Rep Mercilessly Booed At Town Hall While Defending Signature Trump Policyon July 8, 2026 at 9:03 am
Mike Flood seems to be making a habit of this.
- 'Lunacy': Critics Torch Trump For Bringing Back 1 Of His Most 'Horrible' Obsessionson July 8, 2026 at 8:52 am
The president is once again pushing for U.S. control over Greenland.
- Kayleigh McEnany's Hot World Cup Take Gets Brutal Reality Check From Brian Kilmeadeon July 8, 2026 at 7:58 am
"OK, Brian. Thanks. OK."
Slate Politics
- How Did We Get Graham Platner, Anyway? The Answer Is the Problem.by Christina Cauterucci on July 8, 2026 at 9:31 pm
Democrats need to learn this lesson.
- Months After Renee Good’s and Alex Pretti’s Deaths, ICE Is Ramping Up Againby Ian Prasad Philbrick on July 8, 2026 at 9:28 pm
An ICE agent just shot and killed a man in Houston.
- Taylor Swift’s Wedding Was Missing One Notable Guest. A Few Days Later, the World Learned Why.by Scaachi Koul on July 8, 2026 at 6:53 pm
We’re going to get an album out of this.
- My Dad Walked Out On Me and My Mom. Now He’s Back—and Asking For One of the World’s Biggest Favors.by Nicole Chung on July 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm
How dare he, really.
- My Sister-in-Law Is Going to Permanently Disable Her Child. She Won’t Heed My Warnings.by Nicole Chung on July 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm
I'm so worried.

































