Brazil’s Federal Police Probe US Companies’ Collusion With Bolsonaro’s Campaign
The investigation’s main focus is on dealings involving an organization founded with the involvement of JD Vance.
Supreme Court Bars Judges From Pausing Deportations While Appeals Are Decided
The agreement between the DOJ and Texas at the center of the case was labelled as “egregious collusion” by opponents.
Trump Says He’ll Accept Midterm Results If He Deems Them “Honest”
Trump has repeatedly — and baselessly — suggested that widespread voter fraud may play a role in this year’s races.
Long-Awaited Climate Change Case Finally Goes to Court in Canada
The outcome could prove persuasive in other climate litigation or spur new cases.
Alaska Officials Seek Dismissal of DOJ Suit Aiming to Block Election Results
Officials have “taken significant steps to distinguish” two candidates with the same name on the ballot, they said.
Immigrant’s Death in Abusive Georgia ICE Facility Reignites Call for Its Closure
Luis Sandoval was detained in a Folkston ICE center, where a hunger strike has been ongoing for over two weeks.
New Study Finds EPA May Be Vastly Underreporting PFAS Levels in Drinking Water
The researchers found the Environmental Protection Agency's minimum reporting levels masked widespread contamination.
Mike Rogers Receives Last-Minute Donation From Anti-Abortion PAC
While in office, he was a sponsor of four fetal “personhood” bills that aimed to ban nearly all abortions nationwide.
Courts Reject Trump’s Attempt at Deploying ICE to Intimidate Voters
A judge ordered Homeland Security to stop sending agents door to door in nine key states to hunt for “voter fraud.”
Netanyahu May Lose Israeli Elections. That Won’t Save Gaza From Occupation.
As living conditions here in Gaza deteriorate, we have little hope that Israel’s elections will ease our suffering.
Mafia Diplomacy Will Continue After Kimberly Guilfoyle
Guilfoyle’s mission in Greece — to push fossil fuels — is also playing out in the US with a permitting reform bill.
Egypt Shutters Independent News Site Mada Masr and Detains Its Editor-in-Chief
This “severe blow” to independent media is an “unprecedented escalation,” says a journalist who previously worked there.
As the AI Bubble Threatens to Burst, We Must Prepare to Fight a Big Tech Bailout
As firms like CoreWeave and NVIDIA start to wobble, let’s demand that the public won’t be the one left holding the bag.
Student-Led Movement Could Lower Voting Age to 16 for Local Races in Culver City
Students were motivated to push the proposal due to drastic cuts in funding for their schools that they had no say in.
Netanyahu Extends Assault on Hebron Ahead of Israel’s Elections
Israeli forces have displaced over 3,000 Palestinians from their homes in the West Bank city of Hebron since Friday.
Poll Challenges Narrative That Michigan Democratic Voters Are Split on El-Sayed
Ninety-five percent of Democrats say they’re voting for El-Sayed, and just 4 percent say they’re voting for Rogers.
Report: Trump Admin Backing Far Right Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General
The former Hungarian prime minister is “the dream MAGA-conservative candidate,” one US official said.
Trump Calls for Metal Detector in Senate for El-Sayed in New Islamophobic Remark
Trump called El-Sayed a “jihadist” and said people like him should never be allowed in the Senate.
At Least 59 People Have Died in ICE Custody Since Start of Trump’s Second Term
Meanwhile, the GEO Group announced that DHS purchased two immigration jails in Adelanto, California, for $950 million.
Private Prison Companies Are Pouring Money Into GOP Coffers Ahead of Midterms
Donald Trump’s second term has been a financial boon to the private prison industry.
Data Center Near Yellowstone River Would Cause “Irreparable Harm,” Activist Says
The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council voted to ban data centers, but the Apsáalooke have yet to take a position.
SNAP Participation Losses Far Exceed CBO’s Estimates
About 5.5 million people lost food assistance through SNAP in the year since enactment of the 2025 reconciliation law.
New Documents Expose Exxon’s Attempt to Suppress Damning Climate Evidence
A paper from 1992 shows the oil company anticipating how the melting of Arctic ice sheets could impact its bottom line.
Outside Groups Have Spent Nearly $2 Billion on Campaigns This Election Cycle
The top 6 groups had spent more than $60 million each as of October 5.
Lawyers Accuse Trump of Building a “Deportation Assembly Line” for Children
A new lawsuit argues that Trump administration policies are robbing migrant children of due process.
Mahmoud Khalil Files Appeal to SCOTUS to Block Trump Admin From Detaining Him
The pro-Palestine activist says the Trump administration is infringing upon his free speech rights.
Trump’s New Press Sec Faces Scrutiny Over Lawyer Claims, Anti-Abortion Views
Zacharia's claims of being a lawyer and her spreading of anti-abortion disinformation have received renewed examination.
Thwarted in Courts, Trump DOJ Increases Pressure on States to Obtain Voter Rolls
The administration is pursuing numerous strategies to manipulate data, neutralize safeguards, and disenfranchise voters.
Shawn Fain’s Victory in United Auto Workers Elections Keeps Union on New Course
The election was a referendum on the union's new direction, pursuing bold contract fights and new organizing campaigns.
Coalition Files Emergency Petition to Stop Trump FCC’s Media Consolidation Spree
“The FCC simply cannot ignore the laws Congress makes,” said one of the advocates behind the motion.
ICE Is Fast-Tracking a Nationwide Domestic Spy Program Across Dozens of Cities
The agency plans to contract with around 142 agents to take part in domestic spying operations.
Martin Soto, Organizer of Delaney Hall Hunger Strike, Released After 8 Months
Soto was abducted by ICE in February while buying diapers for his son.
Tens of Thousands Protest in India Against Modi Government’s Voter Roll Purges
At least 7,000 people in New Delhi were detained on Saturday.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens Broadcasters Over Poll Coverage
A Democratic strategist points out that “it’s not illegal to tell the American people that Trump is a failed president.”
Albania Protests Escalate Over Corruption, Planned Kushner/Trump Luxury Resort
Student-led anti-corruption and cost-of-living protests call for the prime minister’s resignation, among other demands.
SCOTUS Is Undermining the Rules That Have Kept US Elections Peaceful for Decades
The Roberts Court has dismantled guardrails preventing a president from turning state agencies against political rivals.
Election Officials Fear Trump Has Compromised Cybersecurity Agency
Critics say the administration has undermined an agency key to protecting election infrastructure ahead of the midterms.
Anti-Trans Ads May Be Backfiring on Republicans
Elon Musk’s America PAC has committed $100 million to a midterm push heavy on anti-transgender ads.
More Than $137 Million Has Been Spent on AI-Generated Midterm Ads
The vast majority of ads emanate from GOP campaigns, depicting their Democratic opponents in fictionalized scenarios.
Man Dies in ICE Custody at Texas Jail Operated by GEO Group
The daughter of Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias said staff at the facility wouldn’t “give him his medications.”
“No Kings” Shifts Focus to Midterms With Early Voting Day of Action
Over 5 million ballots have been cast, according to an estimate, as Trump faces a historic low in approval ratings.
Border Czar Homan Confirms Trump Admin Is Looking to Denaturalize Ilhan Omar
Previous inquiries into Ilhan Omar's citizenship have found no evidence of fraud.
My Study of Dystopian Fiction Never Prepared Me for Reality Here in Gaza
As a teacher of English literature in Gaza, I’ve seen my relationship to books be overturned by the violence around me.
Washington State Invests My Pension in Genocide. I’m Demanding Divestment.
Workers across the US are demanding divestment from firms that profit from weapons and surveillance. I’m one of them.
Immigrants From Ukraine and Sudan Could Soon Lose Their Protected Status
The Trump administration has moved to eliminate legal protections for more than 1 million immigrants that have TPS.
Mormon Church Donates $1 Million to Fight Idaho Abortion Rights Ballot Measure
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of several religious institutions taking a stance on the initiative.
As Trump Sabotages the ICC With Sanctions, There Are Many Ways to Fight Back
Trump officials now face a temporary restraining order for violating the First Amendment with the sanctions.
Tablets Make Communication Easier Behind Bars — But Deaf People Are Left Behind
A lawsuit in Illinois charges that prisons blocking videophone capabilities violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Netanyahu Orders Investigation and Prosecution of Israeli Soldiers in NAZA
NAZA reveals how Israel’s AI-based systems have been used to execute remote killings of thousands in Israel’s genocide.
Report Finds “Forever Chemicals” Pollute 83 Percent of 1,602 US Waterways Tested
“If anything, the report dramatically understates the problem,” said a co-chair of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network.
As Resistance to Flock Cameras Grows, Another Surveillance Network Is Spreading
Fusus software is being used in at least 324 US communities, with nearly 624,000 cameras connected to a Fusus network.
Emergency Care for Christa Pike Was Delayed After Prison Botched 911 Call
Emergency dispatchers were left scrambling after prison officials were unable to verify that the call was legitimate.
New Lawsuit Seeks to Oust Kushner From Envoy Position Amid Profit-Seeking
The lawsuit comes as Trump’s son-in-law faces scrutiny over conflicts of interest related to his diplomatic efforts.
Trump Tells MAGA Audience Leakers Should “Be Shot”
Trump has a long history of deriding leakers and the press, accusing those who publish leaked stories of “treason.”
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files New Lawsuit to Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline
Ten years after the Standing Rock protests captured national attention, the tribe is still fighting the project.
TN Court Rules Killing of Woman May Have Been Justifiable Because She Was Trans
The ruling, the first of its kind in Tennessee history, revives elements of the infamous “trans panic” defense.
Destruction of Archives and Property Records Lays Ground for Land Theft in Gaza
Families in Gaza fear they may lose their property rights as deeds get destroyed and buried under the rubble.
A Shadow of Fear Hangs Over Gazans Amid Israeli Defense Minister’s Threats
Israel Katz says Israel will forcibly displace 1 million Gazans if “even one Israeli soldier” is abducted.
Mike Rogers’s Wealth Soared as His Wife’s Firm Won Billion-Dollar Contracts
Despite concerns about conflicts of interest, Rogers was named chair of the House Intelligence Committee.
Protests Erupt in New York City After ICE Agent Shoots Father in the Bronx
The man, who is still being detained, had his 5-year-old child in his car at the time of the shooting.
Post Office and Election Officials Urge Voters to Mail Ballots Before Deadlines
Officials say dropping off ballots early is the best way to avoid rejection due to delays in delivery.
Trump’s Mass Deportation Push May Cut Retirees’ Social Security by $2k Annually
The program’s insolvency date was already pushed up to 2032, partly as a result of mass deportations.
Leaked Audio Features MI GOP Candidate Rogers Mocking Affordability Concerns
Rogers minimized worries about rising costs due to Trump administration policies as “derangement.”
“Democrats for Mike Rogers” PAC Is Funded by Republicans, Records Show
The group has spent more than $4 million in an attempt to defeat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
FBI Adds Torture Charges Against Maduro as US Faces Questions Over Its Abuses
New torture charges against Maduro come as the US faces scrutiny over its treatment of migrants.
Dispatch From Paris: Student-Led Protests Spread, Despite Brutal Policing
Weeks of student-led demonstrations have spread nationwide, with arrests, reports of police brutality, and restrictions.
Texas Continued Permitting Data Centers After Greg Abbott Ordered a Pause
A new report identified 35 permitting actions taken by regulators in Texas in the weeks after the governor’s moratorium.
Acton Says Ramaswamy Exploited Her Estranged Mother for Political Gain
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton accused her mother's then-husband of sexual assault when she was a child.
Nurses Just Helped Win US’s First Countywide 12-Week Paid Parental Leave Policy
Advocates hope the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, victory will open the door for other localities to follow suit.
New Ad Calls Out GOP for “Creepy Fetish of Monitoring Children’s Bathrooms”
The Progress Action Fund, a left-wing PAC, is running ads to “disrupt the right-wing media bubble.”
Nearly 300 Planned Data Center Projects Threaten Texas’s Air Quality Progress
Particulate matter, what some call the deadliest form of air pollution, could increase to levels not seen since 2006.
Nobel Peace Laureate Navi Pillay Calls US’s ICC Sanctions “Totally Unacceptable”
Pillay led the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
Mississippi Attorney General Declares Police Shooting of 1-Year-Old “Justified”
The shooting is part of a pattern of racist police violence against Black residents of Senatobia, Mississippi.
As More Unions Oppose ICE and Israel, the Right Is Cracking Down
The right is trying to gain access to labor unions’ minutes, membership lists, and Zoom chats.
Anthropic Proposes AI Bill With 50-Death Threshold Before Models Can Be Halted
The company has reportedly been working with lawmakers on a lax regulatory model since the start of summer.
Palestinian Youth Helped Save WaPo Journalist Attacked by Israeli Settlers
Jasper Nathaniel recounts how the youth beat settlers back with stones, allowing him and others to rescue Heidi Levine.
Trump Admin Backed Alberta’s Separatists. Canadian Voters Rejected Secession.
Separatist leaders sought advice on their “Let Alberta Decide” campaign from Republican operatives.
Police Violence Increases as 800k Protesters Take to the Streets in France
French leaders condemned the uprising, while the left highlighted escalating police brutality against young protesters.
Trump Officials Look to Delay Pursuing Defaulted Borrowers Until Midterms Pass
Many Trump voters who have defaulted on student loan payments may soon have wages garnished and benefits seized.
In Virginia, Racism and Redlining Are Fueling a Flock Camera Backlash
Police in Hampton Roads saturated Black and low-income neighborhoods with Flock-style cameras, a study found.
Abdul El-Sayed Schools Heckler Who Questioned His Loyalty to the US
The heckler asked El-Sayed if he disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood, which the candidate has done in past remarks.
California Is Home to 200 Billionaires. Organizers Say It’s Time to Tax Them.
If passed, California’s Proposition 40 would generate funding for health care, education, and food assistance programs.
Organizers Are Pushing to Reach “Forgotten” Black Voters Ahead of the Midterms
The efforts target college students, first-time voters, and the formerly incarcerated, particularly in the South.
Rep. Delia Ramirez Introduces Landmark Bill to Abolish DHS, ICE, and CBP
The Department of Homeland Security was established in 2002 as part of the Bush administration’s “war on terror.”
Students Say Cornell Banning Frat Parties and Adding Investigators Insufficient
“Nowhere among these measures is the institutional change that students demand," said Students for a Democratic Cornell.
Israeli Forces Raid Palestinian NGOs in the West Bank Ahead of Israeli Elections
The raids come four years after the forced closure of multiple NGOs that Israel designated as “terrorist” organizations.
“Because of the Price of Oil … We’re Making a Fortune,” Trump Says at Rally
Trump, who has profited massively from his second term in the White House, is a major investor in oil and gas companies.
Extreme Weather Disasters Cost Hundreds of Billions. Let’s Make Polluters Pay.
As the Trump administration guts disaster aid, it’s time for an extreme weather superfund paid for by fossil fuel firms.
Regulation Should Target AI’s Current Harms, Not Superintelligence Possibilities
A mix of science fiction and delusion distracts from the real harms that we’re seeing, says tech journalist Paris Marx.
Supreme Court to Hear Trump Admin’s Arguments to Keep Musk’s DOGE Records Secret
Elon Musk has spent over $360 million in support of Trump's MAGA allies for this year's midterm elections.
Meta Has Paid Far Right Accounts for Their Posts Ahead of the Midterms
An invite-only program for content creators has accounts promoting white supremacy, anti-LGBTQ, and neo-Nazi rhetoric.
Texas Woman Sues Anti-Abortion Group Under Law It Helped to Pass
The woman is suing Students for Life for the cost of raising the children of two unplanned pregnancies.
Trump Admin Is Reportedly Offering Children as Young as 5 $3,000 to Self-Deport
The offers are meant to “coerce” the children into giving up on their immigration cases, an immigrant advocate said.
Gaza Child Amputees Are Outgrowing Their Prosthetics Amid Israel’s Restrictions
WHO estimates that over 5,000 people in Gaza have lost limbs since October 2023, and one in five of them is a child.
Trump Health Officials Have Been Consulting AI Executives in a Private Chatroom
Tech leaders have been working with the administration to integrate AI into health care and medical record systems.
New Mexico’s Challenges Hold Lessons for the Struggle for Universal Child Care
New Mexico is finding out that successfully providing universal child care requires giving teachers a living wage.
At Least 39 Data Center Measures Will Be on the Ballot This Year in 8 States
A recent poll finds 65 percent of respondents oppose the construction of AI data centers in their local community.
Rule Lets Fossil Fuel Companies “Unintentionally” Kill Polar Bears and Walruses
The Trump administration's rule change was a major priority for the Alaska Oil and Gas Association.
Air Force Major Who Called for Trump’s Impeachment Held in Solitary Confinement
Some legal experts say Jason Watson’s confinement for 24 hours a day could amount to illegal pretrial punishment.
Report: Trump Is Having Second Thoughts About Livestreaming Military Execution
Trump isn't “particularly enthusiastic” about Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream a military execution in December.
Most Americans Say Trump’s Presidential Profits Are Illegal or Unethical
Meanwhile, Trump reportedly ousted Guilfoyle because he was upset that she was making money off his presidency.
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Jurist Who Led UN Inquiry Into Genocide in Gaza
South African human rights lawyer Navanethem “Navi” Pillay began her career defending anti-apartheid activists.
HHS Demands Answers From Orgs Over Support for Youth Gender-Affirming Care
Studies have demonstrated that gender-affirming care for transgender young people can be life-saving treatment.
I Carry the Key to My Destroyed Home in Gaza to Keep Alive My Dream of Returning
The word “ceasefire” entered the news on October 11, 2025, but it has still not entered our lives as a reality.
Indigenous People Are Resisting Erasure From Schools, Media, and Our Land
Joining the fight against our erasure helps Native communities defend our right to be seen, heard, and counted.
Trump, Facing Sinking Approval on Earth, Sets Sights on Colonizing the Moon
The president said that the US will soon “establish a permanent” base on the moon, then gave Elon Musk a medal.
US Measles Cases Top 4,200 as Pennsylvania Reports Sixth Death Related to Virus
The CDC website has only recognized two of the six measles-related deaths recorded in Pennsylvania this year.
JD Vance Defines Socialism in US as Replacing Americans “With Foreign Workers”
When asked to define the term, the vice president stuttered, saying, “it’s a hard term to define these days.”
Trump Admin Just Effectively Killed a Popular Renewable Energy Program
Solar panels can be an economic lifeline in the rural US — but now they're going to be a lot harder to build.
Trump Cancels Livestream of Firing Squad Execution After Fierce Backlash
Polling released before the announcement found only 18 percent of Americans support the livestreaming idea.
Trump Escalates Attacks on Ilhan Omar With Federal Raid on Her Home
Homeland Security agents searched the Minnesota representative's home in Washington, DC, on Monday morning.
Trump Administration, Accused of Crimes Against Humanity, Sanctions Entire ICC
Officials announced the sanctions just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a former ICC judge.
Elon Musk Is Bankrolling Massive Push for Ken Paxton in Texas
Musk’s PAC has also boosted Republican candidates in the five most competitive US House races in the state.
Inside the Worker Resistance in Silicon Valley’s Tech Oligarchy
Longtime tech worker organizers discuss early victories in the movement — and the repression that followed.
Chuck Schumer Hasn’t Said a Word About Trump’s Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar
Ethics lawyers say the raid violated the Hatch Act. The Democratic Senate minority leader has been silent.
Elon Musk Becomes the Largest Known Donor to This Year’s Midterms
Alex Gibney, director of the new documentary Musk , discusses the rise of the world’s first trillionaire.
As Inflation Goes Up, New Poll Shows 4 in 10 Struggle to Pay Basic Necessities
The latest Consumer Price Index report shows that inflation has gone up 3.7 percent over the past year.
Americans’ Confidence in Food Safety Plummets After Summer of Recalls
Experts have expressed deep concern over Trump administration cuts to federal food monitoring systems.
Trump Administration Reportedly Trying to Denaturalize and Deport Ilhan Omar
Officials conducted a raid on her home and have issued over a dozen subpoenas to her family members.
Mike Johnson Suggests He’ll Quit Congress If Voters Reject GOP in Midterms
The latest polls show Democrats outperforming Republicans in the midterms by around eight points.
Alleged Murder by US Marine Sparks Outrage at Military Presence in Okinawa
The Okinawa Council voted nearly unanimously to call for a review of its US military agreement.
Washington Post Journalist Hospitalized After Israeli Settler Attack
Netanyahu cast doubt on the journalists’ account of the attack just hours after it happened.
The Tech Oligarchs Have Captured Washington — Now They’re Pivoting to the States
AI and crypto firms have spent record amounts on the 2026 midterms.
How Communities Are Fighting AI Data Centers and Winning
“There's so much power in this fight,” says Saul Levin.
Man Shot by ICE in NYC Last Week Yet to Receive Surgery for Bullet in His Neck
Lawyers for Oscar Belgal have called for his immediate release, citing inadequate care.
New Bill Seeks to Expose What Major Banks Knew Regarding Epstein’s Spending
“We need to know what financial institutions and their executives knew about Epstein,” Rep. Robert Garcia said.
Trump Admin Killed Insider Trading Referral Probing Iran War-Related Oil Sales
The incident raises alarm over officials’ moves to insulate insiders from anti-corruption enforcement.
Aging Coal Plants Turn Into a Midterm Fight Over Energy Costs
Climate and energy battles are running through campaigns in Michigan, Colorado, Indiana, and beyond.
Measles in Pregnancy Care Is a Novel Concern for Many US Doctors Amid Outbreak
Soaring cases expose the vulnerabilities of pregnancy and postpartum care in an era of lowering vaccination rates.
Meet the Right-Wing Activists Urging Trump to Take Extreme Action in Elections
“The president needs to completely declare a national emergency,” said longtime Trump ally Mike Lindell.
Kagan Warns Far Right Supreme Court Rulings Will Undermine American Democracy
The American people view the current political system as “a nightmare,” Kagan said, “and they’re right.”
Todd Blanche Won’t Rule Out DOJ Disruption of Midterm Elections Certification
Seven in 10 Americans don't believe President Donald Trump will accept the midterm results.
Progressives Shouldn’t Call on Trump to Restore Military Exercises in Korea
More than 20 Democrats signed a letter calling on Trump to maintain escalatory policies against North Korea.
Rogers Solicits Funds to “Protect Elon” — the Biggest Political Donor in History
The Republican’s campaign made the plea to help Musk avoid congressional inquiry into his DOGE work.
Indigenous Community Quickly Mobilized as Fire Raged on Oregon Reservation
Mutual aid is becoming increasingly vital as tribes face climate disasters with insufficient state support.
US Urged to Recognize Lula’s Presidential Victory as Bolsonaro Demands Annulment
Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro’s refusal to accept the results sparks fears of political violence and another coup attempt.
For Child Abuse Survivors Like Me, Prison Reactivates Familiar Trauma
Prisons will continue to retraumatize survivors as long as society accepts control as care and punishment as protection.
Trump’s Genocidal Rhetoric on Iran Deserves Legal Consequences, Scholars Say
As Trump repeats annihilation threats against Iran, legal scholars implore other countries to step in.
Trump Profited From His Giveaway to Big Pharma While Jacking Up Drug Costs
An analysis estimates Trump increased his stock holdings from $1.7 million in 2024 to up to $56.2 million last year.
Trump Bought Millions in SpaceX Bonds, Then Eased Space Travel Regulations
Trump's financial disclosures also show he bought millions in stock from Meta as the company ramps up its AI efforts.
Hobby Lobby’s Billionaire Founders Are Building a White Evangelical America
Michael Blanding’s new book documents how the billionaires behind the craft store are funding evangelical propaganda.
Serbia’s Student-Led Movement Sweeps Strongman Aleksander Vučić Out of Power
Students “changed our understanding of what’s politically possible for all of us,” says journalist Lela Vujanić.
US Reportedly Considering Dropping “Mother of All Bombs” on Iran
The US has only ever dropped a MOAB once before — on Afghanistan in 2017.
Man Who Spent Years Undermining Voters’ Interests May Win Newly Drawn District
Tennessee congressional candidate Brent Taylor has taken steps to strip authority from elected local officials.
Trump Critic Louise Lucas Indicted as DOJ Ignores Election-Year Guidelines
“I spent my life fighting back, and I'm not stopping now,” said Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas.
Poll: 7 in 10 Americans Doubt Trump Will Accept Midterm Results
The president has said that he will only accept the results of the midterms if he deems them to be “honest.”
Cancer in Prison: A Death Sentence?
All around us, authorities work to steal our life force. I won’t let them take it in the time I have left.
Trump’s Justice Department Ditches Civil Rights and School Desegregation Cases
“Walking away from them doesn’t mean the discrimination has been addressed,” points out a former agency official.
Trump Openly Incites Race War, Calling for “Fight” Against Somalis in Minnesota
The president suggested that he would send federal agents to aid with attacks on the Somali community.
It’s No Surprise Election Officials Are Receiving Menacing Packages in Trump 2.0
This election season, malign actors are looking for any and every way to gum up the works.
Dominican Republic Cozies Up to Israel Amid Right Wing Surge in Latin America
The government recently adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism while escalating its ethnic cleansing of Haitians.
The Destruction of the Amazon Is Central to the Bolsonaros’ Vision for Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro may revive his father's program to transform the Amazon into ranches, strip mines, and plantations.
Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot in 4 States in the 2026 Midterms
Voters in Missouri, Idaho, Virginia, and Nevada will decide the fate of abortion rights in their states.
We Must Move Beyond the Era of State-Sponsored, State-Celebrated Murder
Let’s build a world in which the torture of Christa Pike — or anyone — is unthinkable.
Israel Launches Major Ethnic Cleansing Escalation in West Bank, Targeting Hebron
The operation follows a Palestinian resistance attack on an illegal West Bank military checkpoint.
We Beat the Trump Administration in Court. Now We’re Going to the ICC.
I am beginning to see a glimmer of hope that justice will be found for the dozens of family members I have lost in Gaza.
Netanyahu Orders “Full Lockdown” of Occupied West Bank
Smotrich said the Palestinian Authority should be “dismantled” and called for increased demolition of Palestinian homes.
Ballot Measures Will Impact LGBTQ+ Rights in 7 States This Election
Voters will decide how trans youth can participate in school sports, access gender-affirming health care, and more.
Tenants Unions Anticipate Housing Policy Gains After Progressives Win in RI
Reclaim Rhode Island demonstrates the power of tenant organizing to effect change in local politics.
The Entire Journalism Industry Is on a Collision Course With AI
News publishers either fight tech oligarchs or we lose the Fourth Estate.
Ballot Rejections Soared in Rural Counties After USPS Cost-Cutting Measures
The rates of primary ballots rejected for arriving late this year doubled or tripled in some areas compared to 2022.
Nursing Home Residents Have a Right to Vote — Despite What Trump CMS Agency Says
The Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 requires facilities to support their residents in exercising their rights.
Prosecutors Filed Over 900 Cases of “Pregnancy-Related Crimes” Since Dobbs
Most of the charges being brought stem from laws that were never meant to apply to pregnancy.
New Documentary Examines Whether AIPAC Should Register as a Foreign Agent
Night Flower looks at AIPAC’s history and its role in shaping US policy toward Israel.
Senate Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reveal Full Costs of Iran War
“Americans deserve to know how much of their money is being burned on Trump's war,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Trump’s Anti-DEI Agenda Threatens to Slash Land Mine Disposal Efforts Globally
The Trump administration’s expansion of its global gag rule threatens to derail NGOs’ crucial land mine removal work.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Halt Care for Incarcerated Trans People
The decision is a rare win for transgender rights at the conservative-leaning Supreme Court.
Announcing the Winners of the 6th Annual Keeley Schenwar Memorial Essay Prize
The prize honors the work of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated authors who are writing toward a more just world.
Trump Claims Ignorance as His Ambassador Threatens Strikes on Iran This Weekend
“We may do another little Epic Fury,” Trump said after previously pledging to halt strikes until after the midterms.
Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Netanyahu Ahead of Israel’s Elections
The visit came amid discussions between the US and Israel about a renewed assault on Iran.
Reports: US and Israel Set to Restart Major Operations in Iran After Midterms
A majority of voters in the US say that Trump’s decision to launch a war against Iran was a mistake.
New Evidence Allegedly Ties Trump to 11 Sexual Assaults Related to Epstein
A new report notes several patterns of conduct that Trump and Epstein shared in recruiting victims.