Democracy Now
- "Another Wasted Life": Rhiannon Giddens on How Death of Kalief Browder Inspired Her Songby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on June 19, 2026 at 12:39 pm
“Another Wasted Life.” That’s the name of a remarkable new song by the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens. She […]
- Rhiannon Giddens on Pulitzer-Winning Opera "Omar" About Enslaved Muslim Scholar Omar ibn Saidby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on June 19, 2026 at 12:23 pm
As part of our Juneteenth special broadcast, we feature our interview with pioneering musical artist Rhiannon Giddens, who won a Pulitzer Prize for […]
- Juneteenth Special: Historian Clint Smith on Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across Americaby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on June 19, 2026 at 12:02 pm
We feature a special broadcast marking the Juneteenth federal holiday that commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, […]
- "Shoot the People": Meet Misan Harriman, Celebrated Photographer & Outspoken Advocate for Palestineby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on June 18, 2026 at 12:46 pm
The new documentary Shoot the People profiles the Nigerian British photographer and activist Misan Harriman, the first Black photographer to shoot […]
- DOJ Takes Elon Musk's Side in NAACP Lawsuit Against xAI for Polluting Black Neighborhoodsby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on June 18, 2026 at 12:38 pm
The Department of Justice has intervened in a legal case involving the world’s first trillionaire, Elon Musk, asking a Mississippi federal court to […]
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
- The Surprising Reaction Inside Iran to Its War Victoryby Séamus Malekafzali on June 20, 2026 at 6:35 pm
Despite extracting extraordinary concessions, the reaction in Iran isn’t entirely jubilant. Past betrayals are too recent to forget. The post The […]
- FBI Tried to Flip Anti-ICE Protesters Into Informantsby C. Frances on June 20, 2026 at 9:00 am
“They were asking me to inform,” said a protester, one of dozens contacted by the feds, who was arrested while playing the cello. The post FBI […]
- Chud the Builder Fantasized About “Race War.” Now He’s Charged With Attempted Murder.by Alain Stephens on June 19, 2026 at 5:46 pm
Dalton Eatherly streams his racist provocations online. It was only a matter of time before the violence rhetoric entered the real world. The post […]
- The Performative Ceasefire in Gazaby The Intercept Briefing on June 19, 2026 at 10:00 am
As Iran and the U.S. reach a deal to supposedly end this cycle of war, Tariq Kenney-Shawa and Jonah Valdez discuss what’s happened since Israel’s […]
- Trump-Loving Crypto Super PAC Finally Backs a Democrat: Ritchie Torresby Matt Sledge on June 19, 2026 at 9:09 am
Torres, the only Democrat boosted by cash from the conservative Fellowship PAC, has no serious competition in his House race. The post Trump-Loving […]
Common Dreams
- You Are America, Ready To Seize What Ought To Beby Abby Zimet on June 20, 2026 at 1:17 am
This week, a clear "dignity gap" amidst more botches - war, flu, pools, fans - suggests a faint, nascent shift in momentum back toward we the people. […]
- Bonn climate talks signal momentum but leave climate vulnerable nations on the lurchby Newswire Editor on June 19, 2026 at 10:52 am
The UN climate talks in Bonn closed with growing momentum behind the transition away from fossil fuels, but deep disappointment over the continued […]
- 130+ Groups Ask Congress to Reject AI Preemption Billby Newswire Editor on June 18, 2026 at 4:48 pm
On Thursday, Demand Progress and 130+ civil society groups sent a letter asking Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to reject legislation […]
- Response to the closing of the Bonn climate talksby Newswire Editor on June 18, 2026 at 1:55 pm
Romain Ioualalen, Global Policy lead at Oil Change International, said: “At the Bonn climate talks close, countries cannot ignore the devastating […]
- US-Iran MOU Signals Normalization But Higher Fossil Fuel Prices Will Cost Over $700 Billions in 2026by Newswire Editor on June 18, 2026 at 1:43 pm
New analysis by 350.org shows that people and businesses will continue to pay a steep price for fossil fuel dependence, even if the Strait of Hormuz […]
Truthout
- Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz in Response to Israel’s Attacks on Lebanonby Stephen Prager on June 20, 2026 at 6:05 pm
Israeli leaders have explicitly stated in recent days that they have no intention of abiding by any US-Iran ceasefire.
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health Is Government’s New Targetby Erin Reed on June 20, 2026 at 3:42 pm
WPATH’s advocacy has led to expanded insurance coverage for trans health care -- and now it’s in the crosshairs.
- Sentencing of Palestine Action Defendants Marks a Dangerous Escalationby Nandini Naira Archer on June 20, 2026 at 2:41 pm
A committee representing them says “by taking direct action, they saved lives. That is not terrorism, it is a duty.”
- ICE Halts Efforts to Open Several Immigration Jailsby Tristan Taylor on June 20, 2026 at 2:12 pm
While the news is an important victory, the immigrant rights movement must continue to grow.
- Gaza Soccer Player Who Dreamed of Competing in World Cup Can Now Barely Watch Itby Ohood Nassar on June 20, 2026 at 12:42 pm
Mohammed Khaled Afana suffered a life-changing injury while attempting to obtain flour from an aid distribution point.
ProPublica
- Before SpaceX IPO, Investors in China Secretly Acquired Stakesby Justin Elliott on June 18, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post Before SpaceX IPO, Investors in China Secretly Acquired Stakes appeared first on ProPublica.
- More Than 770,000 Children Are No Longer Receiving SNAP Benefits After Trump Changes Federal Food Programby Nicole Santa Cruz on June 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
The post More Than 770,000 Children Are No Longer Receiving SNAP Benefits After Trump Changes Federal Food Program appeared first on ProPublica.
- “Digital Colonialism”: U.S. Demands to Access Africans’ Data Raise Privacy, Sovereignty Concernsby Sharon Lerner on June 17, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post “Digital Colonialism”: U.S. Demands to Access Africans’ Data Raise Privacy, Sovereignty Concerns appeared first on ProPublica.
- Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit.by Alex Cuadros on June 16, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit. appeared first on ProPublica.
- Why We Changed Our Code of Ethics to Address Prediction Marketsby Diego Sorbara on June 15, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post Why We Changed Our Code of Ethics to Address Prediction Markets appeared first on ProPublica.
The Guardian
- Tunisia 0-4 Japan: World Cup 2026 – as it happenedby Jonathan Howcroft on June 21, 2026 at 6:25 am
Hervé Renard’s Eagles of Carthage have been sent packing from the World Cup thanks to a masterclass from the Samurai BlueChanges for Japan too […]
- I always take my Dad’s advice – and do the opposite | Jillian Pretzelby Jillian Pretzel on June 21, 2026 at 6:00 am
My dad gives smart advice, but it always leads me down paths that didn’t feel like ‘me’. When, and how, can we stop listening to our dads?When […]
- Trump may survive the humiliation of the Iran deal. Netanyahu will not | Simon Tisdallby Simon Tisdall on June 21, 2026 at 6:00 am
What has the Israeli PM’s whirlwind of violence achieved? His closest ally now turning against him – and an emboldened IranBenjamin Netanyahu, […]
- US Open glory beckons for Wyndham Clark with six-shot lead going into final roundby Bryan Armen Graham at Shinnecock Hills on June 21, 2026 at 3:06 am
Gritty display leaves American in complete controlScheffler closest threat after McIlroy charge fadesWyndham Clark’s lead shrank, then grew, then […]
- Trump news at a glance: US president claims ‘vandalism’ for Washington DC reflecting pool problemsby Guardian staff on June 21, 2026 at 1:29 am
Paint seen peeling off in the water at pool site; investigation finds ICE agents disproportionately target people from Latin America – key US […]
The Jacobin
- Is Big Tech Facing Its “Big Tobacco Moment”?by Rob Larson on June 20, 2026 at 3:49 pm
Tech giants including Meta, Google, and Apple are facing increasing popular resentment and losing more and more major court battles. Yet their […]
- Brazilian Agribusiness Seeks Revengeby Tyler Antonio Lynch on June 20, 2026 at 2:49 pm
Brazil’s powerful agribusiness lobby advanced a raft of bills last month in a legislative shock-and-awe campaign. The most consequential would make […]
- France’s Left Can't Abandon Workers to the Far Rightby Danièle Obono on June 20, 2026 at 12:55 pm
The far-right National Rally boasts that it represents French workers, yet has increasingly close ties to big business. As the party nears power, the […]
- Colombia’s Right-Wing Offensive and the Politics of Orderby June Loper on June 19, 2026 at 12:55 pm
Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella has a narrow lead ahead of Colombia’s election runoff. Left-wing rival Iván Cepeda speaks of the […]
- NYC’s Democratic Primary: Socialists vs. Pro-Israel Oligarchsby Branko Marcetic on June 19, 2026 at 12:50 pm
New York’s Democratic primary elections have involved massive amounts of outside spending from corporate, pro-Israel interests in recent years. As […]
Alternet
- 'Delusional' Trump may be too far gone to see his own limits: Opinionby Adam Lynch on June 20, 2026 at 6:05 pm
President Donald Trump’s arrogance and braggadocio appear to be without bounds, but does he really believe his own claims of supreme power? That […]
- Italian leader smashes Trump with devastating clapbackby Adam Lynch on June 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Mediaite reports Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hit President Donald Trump with a withering new Saturday rant attacking his waning popularity […]
- Hecklers bushwhack Trump after his Iran deal dies in flamesby Adam Lynch on June 20, 2026 at 4:52 pm
The very next day after Alternet reported Israeli officials were scheming to destroy President Donald Trump’s unseemly Iran ceasefire deal the MoU […]
- 'Stinky, slimy and unrelenting': Trump’s ghastliest blunder defines himby Adam Lynch on June 20, 2026 at 3:55 pm
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd says there can be no more fitting metaphor of President Donald Trump’s second term than “trillions of […]
- GOP calamity as Trump voters go rogue in crucial swing states: surveyby Adam Lynch on June 20, 2026 at 2:37 pm
Bulwark founder Sarah Longwell conducts frequent surveys with Trump supporters. And her latest reveals many of Trump’s 2024 fans are now either […]
Raw Story
- Trump hit with ridicule as National Guard stands at Reflecting Pool: 'Protect from algae?'by David McAfee on June 21, 2026 at 2:31 am
The Trump administration has reached the stage of its Reflecting Pool saga where soldiers stand watch over a pond full of algae, and the internet has […]
- Evidence shows Trump admin caused Reflecting Pool damage it blamed on sabotage: ex-insiderby David McAfee on June 21, 2026 at 1:53 am
An ex-GOP lawmaker has heard enough about phantom left-wing saboteurs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and he is pointing at the only […]
- Trump lets loose new details on Reflecting Pool damage: 'Many people have been arrested'by David McAfee on June 21, 2026 at 1:15 am
Donald Trump returned to his favorite subject Saturday evening, and his account of the great Reflecting Pool conspiracy grew more elaborate with […]
- Expert notes GOP's next big problem: 'Where Trump has really been falling short'by David McAfee on June 21, 2026 at 12:53 am
Larry Sabato is not questioning whether Donald Trump still owns the Republican Party. He thinks the party should just go ahead and put the […]
- Ex-Trump official says 'everyone should hear' this revealing Trump interview replyby David McAfee on June 21, 2026 at 12:22 am
Anthony Scaramucci wants people to revisit a single answer Donald Trump once gave a journalist, because in his telling it explains the entire […]
Salon
- “A heartbreaking tragedy” rehashes calls for NYC carriage banby CK Smith on June 20, 2026 at 5:53 pm
A teenage tourist's death revived debate that divided animal welfare advocates, carriage operators, city leaders
- “Neither I nor Italy ever beg”: Italy’s PM claps back at Trump’s sexist insultsby CK Smith on June 20, 2026 at 4:47 pm
A dispute over a G7 photo expanded into a public clash over sovereignty, military bases and U.S.-Italy relations
- The best TV relationships of 2026 (so far) renew our faith in other peopleby Melanie McFarland on June 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Sometimes the perfect folks to turn to when we need to feel better are the ones on our TV screens
- Beyond banana bread: What to do with your overripe bananasby Joy Saha on June 20, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Banana bread is great, but it’s not the only fix for when you’re trying to use up all your forgotten bunches
- Why not just ban all the books?by Andi Zeisler on June 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Keyword searches for "justice" and "pride" drive what ideas are being kept from kids
Daily Kos
- Why Republicans suck at being patrioticby Oliver Willis on June 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
President Donald Trump doesn’t understand American patriotism.
- Trump’s green new dealby Jack Ohman on June 20, 2026 at 10:55 pm
A cartoon by Jack Ohman.
- Trump’s moves to erect voting hurdles face race against the clockby Votebeat on June 20, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Federal officials must move quickly to carry out the president’s executive order if they want measures in place by the November election.
- DOJ is cool with monopolies, and federal judges slam immigration courtsby Lisa Needham on June 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm
This week, the DOJ was bold enough to say that antitrust law is for suckers, right? Also, the government just can’t stop stepping on rakes when […]
- Make Algae Great Againby Mike Luckovich on June 20, 2026 at 6:55 pm
A cartoon by Mike Luckovich.
Huffington Post
- CNN Fact-Checker Spots Trump Trend After Latest Lie: 'Nobody Should Be Shocked'on June 20, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Daniel Dale noted that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni isn't the only lawmaker to have accused President Donald Trump of lying about them.
- Trump Stays Silent on Juneteenth, Unveils $400M Jet Insteadon June 20, 2026 at 6:56 pm
For the second year in a row, the president declined to acknowledge the federal holiday marking the end of slavery.
- U.S. Forces Monitoring Strait Of Hormuz To Ensure It Stays Openon June 20, 2026 at 5:15 pm
The U.S. military on Saturday denied Iran's claims that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz.
- US-Iran Talks Begin Sunday In Switzerland As Tehran Closes The Strait Over Lebanon Fightingon June 20, 2026 at 2:08 pm
Iran's government has dealt two quick blows to its interim agreement with the United States.
- 'Astronomically Stupid': Critics Mock Trump's 'Sad' Excuse For Reflecting Pool Debacleon June 20, 2026 at 6:02 am
The president on Friday night without evidence blamed vandals with chemicals for the extensive problems at the newly reopened Reflecting Pool.
Slate Politics
- Slate Pears Game 310: Jun. 20, 2026on June 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Today's puzzle has 11 pears.
- My Boyfriend Wants Me to Shut Up. I’m Thinking He May Be Right.by Rachel Kramer Bussel on June 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm
He doesn’t care, and he’s not really listening. I actually kind of love it.
- My Wife Thought What She Told Our Grandson Wouldn’t Get Back to His Mom. Well It Did, and Now We Might Lose Everything.by Michelle Herman on June 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm
I'm heartbroken.
- My Mother Has Become Obsessed With a Very Weird Holiday “Tradition.” I’m Worried What It Will Do to My Kids.by Jenée Desmond-Harris on June 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm
This has gotten way out of hand.
- Rebuilding Community and Restoring Meaning in Americaby Emily Bazelon on June 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
Sen. Murphy on why a local grocery store owner meant everything to his grandma—and rebuilding that kind of community could transform American […]

































