Democracy Now
- "It's About People Feeding Their Families": Indigenous-Led Anti-Austerity Protests Rock Boliviaby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on May 29, 2026 at 12:49 pm
Protests in Bolivia are demanding the resignation of Rodrigo Paz, the country’s first right-wing president in decades. Since Paz took office in […]
- Meet Nadia Milleron: Jury Awards Family $50M for Daughter's Death in Boeing Crashby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on May 29, 2026 at 12:38 pm
A jury in Chicago has ordered Boeing to pay nearly $50 million to the family of Samya Stumo, a 24-year-old who was one of a total of 346 people […]
- "Subversion of Law and Order": ICE Violence Escalates at Newark's GEO-Run Jail, Delaney Hallby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on May 29, 2026 at 12:15 pm
We get an update on protests at Newark, New Jersey’s Delaney Hall, an ICE facility owned and operated by the private prison company GEO Group, […]
- Headlines for May 29, 2026by webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on May 29, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Iran Won’t Confirm Trump Administration’s Claim That a Peace Deal Is “Very Close”, Netanyahu Orders Israel’s Army to Seize 70% of Gaza […]
- Trump's Enemies List: DOJ Launches "Egregious" Criminal Probe into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carrollby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on May 28, 2026 at 12:49 pm
The Justice Department has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into the writer E. Jean Carroll, who successfully sued Donald Trump twice, […]
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
- A Gay Palestinian Fled to Israel’s “Safe Haven.” Israel Tried to Exploit Him for Intelligence.by Theia Chatelle on May 31, 2026 at 9:53 am
Israel bills itself as a haven for LGBTQ+ rights. Its bureaucratic system can further endanger queer Palestinian asylum-seekers. The post A Gay […]
- Richard Glossip on Life After Decades on Death Rowby Liliana Segura on May 30, 2026 at 10:18 am
In an exclusive interview at home in Oklahoma City, Glossip describes his first days of freedom in a world he hasn’t experienced for nearly 30 […]
- The Los Angeles Left Is at War With Itself Over the Mayor’s Raceby Jonah Valdez on May 29, 2026 at 5:16 pm
Rae Huang supporters say Nithya Raman is compromised. Raman’s base calls Huang a spoiler. Looming over it all: reality TV star Spencer Pratt. The […]
- ICE Pepper-Sprayed, Beat Detainees for Protesting “Horrific Conditions” in Delaney Hall Jailby Biplob Kumar Das on May 29, 2026 at 4:02 pm
Detainees told a visiting member of Congress that the attacks were “retribution for the ongoing hunger strike.” The post ICE Pepper-Sprayed, Beat […]
- After Uvalde, Texas Stuffed Schools Full of Cops. They Brutalized Students.by Natasha Lennard on May 29, 2026 at 11:56 am
Texas’s response to school shootings was as predictable as it was doomed to produce only more violence in schools — violence by cops. The post […]
Common Dreams
- Labor Unions Celebrate World Court Ruling Enshrining Right to Strikeby Marjorie Cohn on May 31, 2026 at 10:51 pm
The right to strike is under attack throughout the world, including in the United States. Labor strikes are currently forbidden or restricted in the […]
- Statement by the NYC chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace on the illegal sale of Palestinian landby Newswire Editor on May 28, 2026 at 5:01 pm
“Tonight, the municipality of Jerusalem and the Israeli Building Center are hosting a discriminatory event in which they plan to sell stolen […]
- Lawsuit Filed Over “Alligator Alcatraz” Air Pollutionby Newswire Editor on May 27, 2026 at 7:37 pm
The Center for Biological Diversity sued the state of Florida today to protect the Florida Everglades from dangerous air pollution released by the […]
- Vermont becomes first state in the nation to ban Parkinson’s pesticide paraquatby Newswire Editor on May 26, 2026 at 9:47 pm
The Environmental Working Group praised Vermont for today becoming the first state in the nation to ban the use and sale of paraquat, one of the most […]
- AFGE Blasts Administration’s Proposed NDA Rule as Yet Another Attack on Non-Partisan Federal Employeesby Newswire Editor on May 26, 2026 at 6:17 pm
American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement in response to a proposed rule by the […]
Truthout
- US Boat Bombing Campaign Surpasses 200 Deaths After Latest Strikeby Brett Wilkins on May 31, 2026 at 6:51 pm
Human rights advocates say US strikes on suspected drug boats are unlawful killings.
- Colombia’s Presidential Election Could Reshape Relations With Trump Administrationby Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli on May 31, 2026 at 4:53 pm
Conservative candidates champion a Trump-aligned “Plan Colombia 2.0” despite deadly US boat strikes.
- As Federal Government Abandons Wetlands Protection, Localities Become Frontlinesby Jonathan Rosenblum on May 31, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Wetlands are some of the US's most valuable and endangered environments. It's now up to local action to preserve them.
- Trump’s Violent Memes Expose Long-Simmering Truths About US Imperialismby Michelle Chen on May 31, 2026 at 3:27 pm
Trump’s white nationalist revanchism is on display as he turns state violence into entertainment.
- Trump Admin Uses Iran War Oil Shock to Push Drilling in Alaskan Wildernessby Michael Arria on May 31, 2026 at 2:54 pm
The five-year plan is expected to cause 4,000 additional oil spills and the destruction of fragile ecosystems.
ProPublica
- More Than $100 Million Was Billed for Medically Questionable Vascular Procedures, Government Watchdog Findsby Annie Waldman on May 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
The post More Than $100 Million Was Billed for Medically Questionable Vascular Procedures, Government Watchdog Finds appeared first on ProPublica.
- Alaska’s Deteriorating Schools Could Receive More Than $148 Million for Repairs. It’s a Fraction of What They Need.by Emily Schwing on May 29, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post Alaska’s Deteriorating Schools Could Receive More Than $148 Million for Repairs. It’s a Fraction of What They Need. appeared first on […]
- The White House Intervened to Get a $620 Million Deal for a Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr.by Robert Faturechi on May 28, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post The White House Intervened to Get a $620 Million Deal for a Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr. appeared first on ProPublica.
- U.S. Lawmakers Demand Reforms to Immigration Officers’ Use of Tear Gas and Pepper Sprayby Lisa Song on May 27, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post U.S. Lawmakers Demand Reforms to Immigration Officers’ Use of Tear Gas and Pepper Spray appeared first on ProPublica.
- She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.by Kavitha Surana on May 26, 2026 at 11:00 am
The post She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help. appeared […]
The Guardian
- Monday briefing: Does Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’ signal a new era of law and disorder?by Michael Segalov on June 1, 2026 at 5:46 am
In today’s newsletter: What an unprecedented scheme reveals about an increasingly uninhibited leadership – and what it might mean for American […]
- World Cup 2026: a visual guide to the stadiums across the trio of host nationsby Alexander Abnos, Ella Brockway and Paul Bellsham on June 1, 2026 at 5:00 am
All you need to know about the 16 host stadiums in the US, Mexico and CanadaThe 2026 World Cup is the largest tournament ever, and as such it […]
- Christian Pulisic wanted to talk about something else. Now he canby Pablo Iglesias Maurer in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 1, 2026 at 2:07 am
The US forward’s imperious 45 minutes against Senegal put some questions to rest, while his manager still wants to see moreSign up for the World […]
- Trump news at a glance: how small town’s fight against ICE mega jail could rewrite legal playbookby Guardian staff on June 1, 2026 at 2:00 am
Georgia town’s lawsuit against turning a warehouse into an immigration detention center could have a wide impact, experts say – key US politics […]
- Gathered around a laptop, the USMNT create their World Cup journey’s first memeable momentby Alexander Abnos with Pablo Iglesias Maurer in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 1, 2026 at 1:00 am
Mauricio Pochettino used a mid-half water break to do an impromptu video session, adding yet another wrinkle to a controversial rule changeThe US […]
The Jacobin
- The Trumpian "War on Fraud" Is a Trojan Horse for Austerityby Katya Schwenk on May 31, 2026 at 4:50 pm
The State Financial Officers Foundation claims to be a nonpartisan, neutral body representing the guardians of state finances. In truth, the […]
- A New Single-Payer Effort Is Underway in Georgiaby Jonathan Michels on May 31, 2026 at 3:54 pm
With Bernie Sanders no longer leading the charge, Medicare for All has slipped from the spotlight. But a new state-level single-payer bill in […]
- Russia’s War Machine Is Creakingby Alexey Sakhnin on May 31, 2026 at 2:49 pm
Russia’s war economy has this year suffered some of its worst setbacks since the invasion of Ukraine. An under-strain Russian society isn’t […]
- Capitalism Won’t Collapse on Its Ownby Vivek Chibber on May 31, 2026 at 1:50 pm
Capitalism’s recurring crises have long fueled predictions of its inevitable demise. Vivek Chibber explains why breakdown isn’t guaranteed — […]
- Can Britain’s Greens Become a Working-Class Party?by Charlie Thomas on May 31, 2026 at 12:50 pm
In Britain, left-populist Green leader Zack Polanski has emphasized cost-of-living issues. While his party has won over parts of the working class […]
Alternet
- Trump may have made a major strategic blunder in the run-up to the midtermsby Matthew Rozsa on May 31, 2026 at 7:17 pm
President Donald Trump has solidified his control over the Republican Party by successfully pushing out GOPers who criticize him in party primaries. […]
- Trump makes serious gaffe while bragging about his intelligenceby Matthew Rozsa on May 31, 2026 at 7:01 pm
President Donald Trump bragged about his intelligence shortly after midnight on Sunday — but, in the process of doing so, made a fundamental […]
- Big Tech is unexpectedly in an awkward spot with Trumpby Matthew Rozsa on May 31, 2026 at 5:47 pm
President Donald Trump is closely aligned with Silicon Valley oligarchs, from directly receiving their largesse in campaign donations to aggressively […]
- Behind the shady people applying for Trump slush fund benefitsby Matthew Rozsa on May 31, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Ever since President Donald Trump created a $1.8 billion slush fund for those among his supporters who claim to have been persecuted by the […]
- Trump's just not that cool anymore as exodus growsby Matthew Rozsa on May 31, 2026 at 4:58 pm
President Donald Trump is not cool anymore, culturally as well as politically, according to a recent analysis.Trump’s so-called “fair” to […]
Raw Story
- Trump just received an 'astounding rebuke' that reveals 'it's gotten much worse': expertsby Robert Davis on June 1, 2026 at 2:35 am
President Donald Trump just received an astounding rebuke from the legal community that reveals how much worse his second administration is compared […]
- Jerome Powell takes a subtle dig at Trump during award speech: reportby Robert Davis on June 1, 2026 at 1:35 am
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell took a subtle dig at President Donald Trump on Sunday as he accepted the John F. Kennedy "Profiles in […]
- Wall Street Journal editors call out GOP for being asleep at the wheel amid Dem stormby Robert Davis on June 1, 2026 at 1:23 am
The Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board called out the Republican Party in a new editorial on Sunday for appearing to be asleep at the […]
- GOP Senator's 'Freudian slip' about Trump on Fox News astonishes analystby Robert Davis on June 1, 2026 at 12:54 am
Sen. David McCormick (R-PA) accidentally said the word that the Trump administration would rather him not say during an interview on Fox News, and […]
- 'Incompetent' Trump in dire straits as 'bread and circuses' routine backfires: authorby Robert Davis on June 1, 2026 at 12:18 am
The "correct" view of President Donald Trump as an incompetent leader is gaining acceptance as his "bread and circuses" routine backfires, according […]
Salon
- Trump’s latest spending defense springs a leakby CK Smith on May 31, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Trump claims Obama and Biden spent "hundreds of millions" on similar renovations, but records show otherwise
- Santos, Lindell, Proud Boys eye Trump’s $1.8B fundby CK Smith on May 31, 2026 at 6:15 pm
"Anti-weaponization" compensation attracts claims from Jan. 6 defendants, political allies, and election deniers
- “Totally unacceptable”: Pence calls slush fund for Jan. 6 rioters “deeply offensive”by Alex Galbraith on May 31, 2026 at 5:31 pm
The former vice president was inside the Capitol when it was stormed by Trump supporters
- If what we say is true, the Shaolin and the Wu-Tang are unstoppableby Melanie McFarland on May 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm
How the hip-hop collective turned their kung fu obsession into an immortal philosophy
- Trump says cognitive test proves “extreme intelligence,” doctors disagreeby CK Smith on May 31, 2026 at 3:12 pm
Doctors say MoCA is screening tool for cognitive impairment, not intelligence test, despite Trump’s intellect claim
Daily Kos
- Why Americans have turned on presidential pardonsby Andrew Mangan on May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Perhaps no abuse of power better sums up the first 500 days of Donald Trump's second term than what he has done with the presidential pardon.
- Trump’s dealby Pedro Molina on May 31, 2026 at 10:55 pm
A cartoon by Pedro Molina.
- From Cornyn to Paxton: How Trump helped accelerate the Texas GOP’s transformationby Texas Tribune on May 31, 2026 at 9:00 pm
The power struggle between old-school Bush Republicans and hardline conservatives predates President Donald Trump. But he has used his clout to help […]
- GOP blew $100 million to take down Ken Paxton. Now they endorse him.by Emily Singer on May 31, 2026 at 7:00 pm
In a cowardly move that should surprise no one, Republican lawmakers are lining up behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state’s Senate […]
- Department of Trump weaponized justice most wantedby Tim Campbell on May 31, 2026 at 6:55 pm
A cartoon by Tim Campbell.
Huffington Post
- For Donald Trump’s Birthday, There Will Be Blood On The South Lawnon May 31, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The president’s fondness for violence goes back decades, and now he is inflicting it on the nation by hosting UFC fights, known for their […]
- Trump Vents About Judge Who Blocked Kennedy Center Renovation, Fuming Over His Legal Setbackson May 31, 2026 at 3:40 am
The White House did not immediately say whether Trump would keep serving as the center’s board chairman.
- Trump Plans To Appeal Order Allowing All Importers That Paid Struck-Down Tariffs To Seek Refundson May 30, 2026 at 10:49 pm
Until the Department of Justice informed the judge of its planned appeal, the refund system overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection had worked […]
- 'Nakedly Corrupt': Officer Attacked On Jan. 6 Slams Trump 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' As 'Brazen' Payouton May 30, 2026 at 9:45 pm
Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges was almost crushed to death in a doorway by MAGA supporters during the 2021 Capitol riot.
- Joe Rogan Debates Pro-Iran War Guest: 'This Is Israel Wanting Us To Go To This War'on May 30, 2026 at 6:38 pm
"I don’t know if it’s a good thing for America," the podcaster said. "And I don’t know if there’s a way out of it.”
Slate Politics
- Slate Pears Game 290: May 31, 2026on May 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Today's puzzle has three pears.
- I’m Head Over Heels for a Married Man. We Found the Perfect Way to Be Together That Doesn’t Involve Cheating.by Rich Juzwiak on May 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm
You could say it's written in the stars ... literally.
- There’s One Big Mistake Everyone Makes When Decluttering. The Solution Is Something You Already Own.by J. Bryan Lowder on May 31, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Don’t let the mess metastasize!
- I Bent Over Backwards for My Friends Who Had Kids. I Really Didn’t Expect Them to Treat Me Like This Now That It’s My Turn.by Michelle Herman on May 31, 2026 at 12:00 pm
How could they do this?
- Slate Mini Crossword for May 31, 2026by K. Austin Collins on May 31, 2026 at 9:51 am
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