Playing with Fire
Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb has crossed the threshold when it comes to triggering a Russian nuclear response. How Russia and the United States respond could determine the fate of the world.
NBROC: Opening Plenary – What Time Is It?
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NBROC: What Is To Be Done? – Defining our Politics for Organizing
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NBROC: Closing Plenary – Is there an Electoral Strategy for Building Political Power
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Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Adam Smith, Marx, and BRICS’ Struggle
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‘Dehumanisation by design’: US-Israeli Gaza aid operation descends into chaos
The US-Israeli aid distribution operation in Gaza was widely condemned on social media
A Great Trump Crash? — The Democracy Collaborative
Everywhere we look there are new tripwires being laid, actions by the Trump Administration that could easily serve as the proximate cause or trigger of a financial crisis that could cause a chain reaction ending in a great crash.
Kneecap review – rap trio remain unbowed by terror charge
After one of their number was charged with allegedly supporting a terrorist group this week, the Northern Irish band’s activism – and ketamine references – are still loud and proud
Less than five percent of Gaza’s agricultural land is usable says UN
The Food and Agricultural Organisation warned that the damage could trigger the ‘collapse of Gaza’s agri-food system’
Lessons from Martin Sostre & Russell “Maroon” Shoatz with Garrett Felber & Russell Shoatz III
May 27th at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PTIn this discussion Russell Shoatz III and Garrett Felber will both return to Millennials Are Killing Capitalism. This conversat…
Scenes of horror in Gaza as Palestinian child tries to escape the flames after school attack
Disturbing footage shows a young girl trying to flee a burning classroom where dozens of displaced families were killed after being targeted by Israeli forces
‘Deliberate massacre’ in Gaza as starving Palestinians seek Israeli-US aid | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera
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Merz says Israeli actions in Gaza ‘no longer justified’ – DW – 05/27/2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the fight against “Hamas terrorism” does not justify the suffering of civilians in Gaza. He no longer “understands what Israel is trying to achieve.”
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge’s order on deportations to South Sudan
A federal judge is suggesting the Trump administration is “manufacturing” chaos and says he hopes that “reason can get the better of rhetoric” in a scathing order.
Missouri Supreme Court order reinstates ‘de facto abortion ban’ across the state • Missouri Independent
The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a judge in Kansas City to lift an injunction that had blocked restrictions on abortion.
The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that’s sacred to Apaches
The group Apache Stronghold is vowing to carry on the fight against a massive copper mining project on land the Apaches hold sacred, after a Supreme Court decision that is expected to let the mine proceed.
U.S. Spy Agencies Are Getting a One-Stop Shop to Buy Your Most Sensitive Personal Data
The government wants to build a centralized platform where spy agencies can more easily buy private info about millions of people.
US and Hamas reach draft Gaza ceasefire deal
Representatives of Hamas and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have reached a draft ceasefire agreement in Doha, Qatar, sources have confirmed to Al Jazeera.The…
In Gaza, Famine Is the Weapon — and So Is Aid
Amid Israel’s blockade on Gaza, death can come from the lack of food — or from trying to find food.
“Andor” Has a Message for the Left: Act Now
The “Star Wars” series shows a rebel movement struggling to be born but has a clear lesson for fighting rising fascism.
What Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Is Really Doing (Part 1) | The Ezra Klein Show
Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is the cruelest and most irresponsible piece of domestic legislation to be seriously proposed in my lifetime.When you think abo…
What Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Is Really Doing (Part 2) | The Ezra Klein Show
Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is the cruelest and most irresponsible piece of domestic legislation to be seriously proposed in my lifetime. When you think ab…
Two shot outside Jewish museum in Washington, DC: US media
US media is reporting there’s been a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. At least two people have been killed according to those re…
UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions on Israel if Gaza war goes on
The leaders of Britain, France and Canada have warned Israel that their countries would take action if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza…
How Trump’s Embrace of Afrikaner “Refugees” Became a Joke in South Africa
Untangling the “white genocide” narrative from propaganda to punchline, as South Africa’s president meets with Trump in the White House.
Israeli troops trapped by fierce ambush, with Jon Elmer
Jon Elmer, contributing editor, brings us the latest resistance news from Gaza, including a complex ambush in Shujaiya, a neighborhood east of Gaza City. Thi…
How Groupthink Protected Biden and Reelected Trump | The Ezra Klein Show
This episode is about a seemingly simple question: Was there a Joe Biden cover-up?Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s new book argues there was. “Original Sin: P…
Yemeni forces expand missile targets to Haifa port, with Jon Elmer
Jon Elmer, contributing editor, covers the Yemeni forces expansion of their missile attacks on Israel to include the port of Haifa. This is a segment from Th…
What is “Efilism,” the Obscure Anti-Natalist Ideology of the Palm Springs Bomber?
The Palm Springs bomber was an adherent of the obscure anti-natalist Ideology sometimes known as “efilism.”
Is Trump Losing? A Debate | The Ezra Klein Show
Is Donald Trump eroding American democracy and consolidating power for himself? Or is he trying to do that and failing? Is this what sliding toward authorita…
Sankara’s legacy fuels Burkina Faso’s new revolution amid rising violence
Burkina Faso’s memorial to Thomas Sankara, the assassinated revolutionary leader, has become a rallying point for a new wave of Pan-Africanism. Young junta l…
Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense air strikes kill more than 100 overnight | CNN
Israel launched an extensive ground operation in Gaza Sunday in addition to an intense air campaign that health officials in the territory say killed over 100 people overnight and shuttered the last functioning hospital in the enclave’s north.
Audio Analysis: Eurovision Broadcaster Muted Sounds of Crowd Booing and Shouting “Free Palestine!”
Despite Eurovision denials, an audio analysis shows booing and a “Free Palestine!” cry during Israeli singer Eden Golan’s 2024 performance.
Students and Teachers in Gaza: “Education Itself Is a Form of Defiance”
Israel has destroyed every university and 85 percent of schools in Gaza. Four young women talk about how they keep studying amid the violence.
Trump Is Building a Global Gulag for Immigrants Captured by ICE
The U.S. is in talks with 19 nations, including Libya, Kosovo, Rwanda, and Moldova, to accept deportees from other countries.
At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere
Severe storms across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 27 people dead. Kentucky Gov.
#BuildAndFight: Part 4 with Kali Akuno
Worker Self-OrganizationThe Build and Fight Formula is a program for the radical transformation of society. Kali Akuno, Co-founder and Executive Director of…
Educating Kids in the Age of A.I. | The Ezra Klein Show
I honestly don’t know how I should be educating my kids. A.I. has raised a lot of questions for schools. Teachers have had to adapt to the most ingenious che…
How a Red-District Democrat Is Navigating Trump | The Ezra Klein Show
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is one of just 13 Democrats to represent a district that Donald Trump won. Her distinctive economic message, and a wil…
What to know about the Newark mayor’s arrest at an immigration detention center
An immigration detention center in New Jersey is at the center of tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration after the arrest of Newark’s mayor outside the facility.
Israeli official says Gaza will be “entirely destroyed,” Palestinians “will start to leave in great numbers”
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says victory in Gaza will mean the enclave being “entirely destroyed,” Palestinians leaving for other countries.
LIVE: Israel pounds Gaza, killing 26; Hamas to release US-Israeli captive | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera
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Houthis say US ‘backed down’ and Israel not covered by ceasefire
A senior official rejects US President Donald Trump’s claim the Yemeni group “capitulated” when agreeing a ceasefire deal.
Examining the Winds of Change, P4: South Africa and the Fight Against Imperialism and Genocide
Kali Akuno and Mazibuko Jara discuss South Africa’s role on the international stage and the nuance’s of its advocacy for the Palestinian people and struggle…
Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in library
Columbia University has suspended dozens of students and barred alums and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school’s main library earlier this week
Students Studying at Columbia Library Were Suspended for Protest They Took No Part In
Students at Butler Library during Wednesday’s Gaza protest faced harsh consequences, though several had their suspensions lifted days later.
Live updates: Pakistan and India agree to ceasefire after weeks of tensions | CNN
India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after back-and-forth strikes deepened fears of a wider conflict. Within hours, India accused Pakistan of violating the deal and blasts were heard in both India- and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Follow live updates.
US Air Force and Navy parade dozens of warplanes in Pacific ‘elephant walk’
A show of force by a US base in East China Sea is ‘a message you can’t ignore,’ according to one Air Force official. Here’s what it looks like.
Chinese-made Pakistani fighter jet shot down at least one French Rafale
The combat between India and Pakistan is being carefully watched in Europe, Washington and Beijing
Who are Afrikaners? Trump welcomes white South Africans as other refugees are halted.
After suspending the U.S. refugee program, President Trump is making an exception for white South Africans, known as Africaners
Pakistan says India fired missiles at 3 air bases inside country. Pakistani retaliation underway
India has fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan but most of the missiles were intercepted, marking the latest escalation in a conflict triggered by a gun massacre last month that India blames Pakistan for.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested at ICE detention facility in NJ
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for allegedly trespassing at an ICE facility in New Jersey on Friday afternoon, authorities said. “The Mayor of Newark, Ras B…
Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk is released after spending six weeks at a Louisiana detention center | CNN
Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk was released from a Louisiana detention center Friday, six weeks after masked federal agents took her into custody amid the Trump administration’s effort to deport noncitizens who have protested against the war in Gaza.
To Suppress the Latest Protest, Columbia Unveils a Violent New Form of Campus Policing
Protestors rechristened the Lawrence A. Wien Reading Room “Basel Al-Araj Popular University” in honor of the late Palestinian writer before Public Safety and the NYPD arrived.
Trump administration mulling end to habeas corpus, legal right to challenge one’s detention
Presidential adviser Stephen Miller announces potential move, which US has made only four times in history
Chaos at hearing for Ohio father accused of fatally striking deputy with car after son killed by police
Rodney L. Hinton was denied bond at a hearing. An officer said Hinton had viewed video of his son’s fatal police shooting before the collision.
Pro-Palestinian protesters take over room in library at Columbia; dozens in custody
During the disruption, two of Columbia Public Safety officers suffered injuries during a crowd surge when individuals attempted to force their way into the building and into Room 301, the university’s acting president said.
After deadly cross-border strikes, can India and Pakistan avoid all-out war?
In order to de-escalate, the two nuclear powers need the support of the international community and a way for both of them to declare victory, experts said.
Kneecap’s Gaza Solidarity Is a Threat to Imperialism – Why?
Kneecap stood with Palestine, now the band faces a coordinated information operation campaign to silence their solidarity. Let’s explore the strategic import…
May Day demonstrations in US and around the globe protest Trump agenda
Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in U.S. cities and around the globe for International Workers’ Day or May Day, with the focus this year on President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Judge bars deportations of Venezuelans from South Texas under the Alien Enemies Act
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans from South Texas under the Alien Enemies Act.
Burkina Faso Protesters Rally in Defense of Interim President After Alleged Coup Attempt
In Burkina Faso, thousands of people rallied in support of interim President Ibrahim Traoré Wednesday, after military rulers said they foiled a plot to overthrow his transitional government. Traoré seized power after a 2022 coup and moved to end military ties with former colonizer France. Protesters also condemned recent comments by General Michael Langley, head of the U.S. military’s Africa Command, who accused Traoré of using Burkina Faso’s gold reserves to benefit himself rather than the people. This is a protester in Ouagadougou. Salifou Ouédraogo: “Words like ‘democracy,’ ‘human rights,’ no one can teach that in Africa. The African continent was the first continent that produced democracy, but not that of the West, which consists of burning countries, burning continents that do not think like them. Here we are today so that our country remains standing, so that our continent remains standing.”
The U.S. set the global order after WWII. Trump has other plans
From the ashes of World War II, President Harry Truman helped create global institutions that have defined international order. President Trump is moving aggressively to scale back that U.S. role.
China says it is ‘evaluating’ Trump administration’s outreach on tariffs | International Trade News | Al Jazeera
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“I Am Not Afraid of You”: Mohsen Mahdawi Sends Message to Trump After Release from ICE Detention
A federal judge in Vermont has granted bail and released from ICE jail Palestinian Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi while he challenges the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him for joining protests against Israel’s assault on Gaza. U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford ruled the Trump administration failed to show why Mahdawi should remain in confinement, condemning “chilling action by the government intended to shut down debate.” Mohsen Mahdawi emerged from the courthouse to a jubilant crowd of supporters, both arms in the air, holding up the V for victory sign with his hands — also the gesture for peace. Mohsen Mahdawi: “And I am saying it clear and loud to President Trump and his Cabinet: I am not afraid of you.” Mahdawi also asked the crowd to join him in singing “We Shall Overcome.” Mahdawi was jailed by ICE in April after appearing for what he was told would be a naturalization test. He was a lead organizer in Columbia’s Gaza solidarity protests. We’ll get the latest on his case after headlines with a member of Mohsen Mahdawi’s legal defense team.
ICE joins DeSantis in touting one-week record of arresting 1,120 people in the US illegally
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are in Florida with Gov. Ron DeSantis to praise a week long operation that netted 1,120 arrests of people they say were in the country illegally.
Maryland Democrat meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador | CNN Politics
Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador, Thursday night.
Trump administration takes aim at Harvard’s international students and tax-exempt status
President Donald Trump’s administration has escalated its ongoing battle with Harvard, threatening to block the university from enrolling international students, who make up 27% of the campus.
Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told Malaysia’s leader that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast Asian neighbors in the wake of global economic shocks.
Trump team’s Iran divide: Dialogue vs. detonation to end nuclear threat
Vance is leading the “deal camp” against hawks who’d prefer a military strike.
Haiti’s independence ransom: Macron offers ‘truth’, Haitians want reparations
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said a joint commission of French and Haitian historians would investigate the legacy of the “heavy price” Haiti was made to pay for its independence, two…
At least 38 killed, 102 injured in US air strikes on Yemen: Report | Houthis News | Al Jazeera
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Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna killed in a strike with 10 of her relatives
The young woman is at the center of a documentary film by director Sepideh Farsi, selected for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
A colossal squid is caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea
A colossal squid has been captured on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated submersible.
NY federal grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione in death-penalty eligible case
A federal grand jury in Manhattan has indicted Luigi Mangione in a death penalty-eligible case for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to court documents filed Thursday.
Scientists sound alarm on Trump administration’s dismantling of research funding
The Trump administration is waging a ‘wholesale assault on U.S. science’ that threatens the country’s health, economic development, national security and scientific preeminence. That’s according to an open letter published by nearly 2,000 doctors, scientists and researchers. William Brangham discussed the letter with Dr. Steven Woolf, one of its authors.
Israeli troops killed 15 Palestinian medics and buried them in a mass grave, UN says
Palestinians held funerals for 15 medics and emergency responders killed by Israeli troops in southern Gaza.
Chinese military says it’s launched joint army, naval and rocket force drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ | CNN
The Chinese military on Tuesday said it had begun conducting exercises that would approach the island of Taiwan “from multiple directions,” according to a statement posted on the Eastern Theater Command’s official social media account.
Second Minnesota university student detained by ICE
Students from Minnesota State University Mankato and the University of Minnesota were detained late last week.
Is this the Democrats’ Tea Party moment?
There are early signs that a Democratic revolt is on the horizon. But is it too early to say how it will play out?
Iran’s missiles ‘loaded onto launchers’ after Trump threat
Iranian state media is reporting that Iran has placed all of its missiles on launchers in response to a potential U.S. attack.
Economic Update: Mounting Economic Problems
[EU S15 E13] Mounting Economic ProblemsIn this week’s episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff discusses certain minimum wages by the Trump administration…
Trump signs order to set up new entity to take over Biden’s Chips Act program
US Investment Accelerator will oversee the semiconductor production boosting law signed in to law in August 2022
Republican Party’s HQ set ablaze, tagged with “ICE=KKK” in New Mexico
The Republican Office of New Mexico’s headquarters in Albuquerque was intentionally set on fire in an act of arson.
How will regional developments weaken Israel? with Helena Cobban
We speak to author and analyst Helena Cobban, about what a “ceasefire” means to Israel and the United States, and survey the situation across the region, inc…
“Keep telling our stories,” wrote murdered journalist Hossam Shabat
Editors discuss Israel’s murder of Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat, one of nearly 200 journalists killed in Gaza over the course of Israel’s genocide. T…
Columbia University alumni rip up their diplomas in protest of school and leadership
Some current students at Saturday’s protest said they have lost faith in their school amid recent turmoil that has involved the federal detention of a graduate student.
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump’s letter
Iran’s president says Tehran has rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Democrats have never been so angry. Who will step up and lead them?
At rallies, town halls and protests, voters are unleashing their fury with Donald Trump, stoking what some believe is a populist backlash
Turkey: Hundreds of thousands join growing Istanbul protest – DW – 03/29/2025
Demonstrators flooded Istanbul’s streets, heeding the call of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party. The mass protests, ongoing since top CHP figure Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest, are among the biggest against Erdogan.
UAE Proxy Pushes Sudan Towards ‘Libya-Style’ Division of Country
Sudan researcher Mosaab Baba joins the show to discuss the ongoing civil war, now in its second year. Baba discusses the Sudanese Armed Forces’ recent recapt…
Trump’s “restoring truth” order could return toppled Confederate monuments
The administration is leaving no stone unturned in its push to erase the legacy of 2020’s racial reckoning.
Trump doesn’t rule out military intervention in Greenland — again
U.S. president’s comments come on the heels of diplomatic tensions between Copenhagen and Washington.
EXCLUSIVE: “How Fascism Works” Author Jason Stanley Plans to Leave the U.S. | Amanpour and Company
Trump’s America has started to challenge and redefine academic freedom, and Yale Professor Jason Stanley is sounding the alarm. He is the author of “Erasing…
A PhD student was snatched by masked officers in broad daylight. Then she was flown 1,500 miles away | CNN
Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk was walking alone Tuesday night to meet friends at a dinner where they would break their 13-hour fast when six plainclothes officers suddenly encircled her on the street near her apartment in Somerville, Massachusetts, surveillance video shows.
Slavery will persist until we adopt a holistic, comprehensive & egalitarian attitude – Wole Soyinka
Remarks by Wole Soyinka, keynote speaker and Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature, during the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and th…
University of Minnesota graduate student detained by ICE, school says
According to a letter sent by the university to students, faculty and staff, the student was detained at an off-campus residence on Thursday.
Hip-Hop Star Macklemore on New Film “The Encampments” & Why He Opposes Israel’s War on Gaza
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-ytWe’re joined by the four-time Grammy-winning musician Macklemore, a vocal proponent of Palestinia…
“The Encampments”: New Film on Mahmoud Khalil & Columbia Students Who Sparked Gaza Campus Protests
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-ytThe new documentary The Encampments, produced by Watermelon Pictures and BreakThrough News, is an…
What Ramadan has been like this year in Gaza, from ceasefire to war
For the first week of Ramadan, Palestinians in Gaza marked the holy month with a respite from war. Then Israel broke a ceasefire with Hamas. The fighting and blockade mean there’s little to celebrate.
Huge Istanbul protests over Imamoglu’s arrest and imprisonment in Turkiye | Protests News | Al Jazeera
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Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools
Utah’s flag law goes further than one signed last week in Idaho that only applies to schools.
Gutting US health agency will allow for private sector takeover, experts warn
Robert F Kennedy, Trump’s health secretary, said he will be laying off nearly 20,000 workers, imperiling crucial services
What’s the truth behind the “anti-Hamas” protest in Gaza? with Ali Abunimah
Ali Abunimah, executive director, reflects on recent protests in Gaza against the genocide, and how mainstream Western media covered them. This is a segment…
Trump’s voting rights order targets anybody who’s ‘not white,’ advocates say
Trump’s voting rights executive order, welcomed by conservatives, could bring significant changes to how elections are run
“Kidnapped”: 1,000+ Protest After Masked ICE Agents Abduct Tufts Ph.D. Student Rumeysa Ozturk
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-ytOver a thousand protesters gathered near Tufts University on Wednesday after masked plainclothes…
Psychology, Personhood, and the Crisis of Neoliberalism: An interview with Jeff Sugarman
Jeff Sugarman is a distinguished scholar in theoretical and philosophical psychology, known for his work examining the psychology of selfhood, human agency,…
Breaking news and analysis on day 538 of the Gaza genocide | The Electronic Intifada
00:00 Introduction01:00 Opening remarks01:45 Ahmed Masoud talks about his novel and family in Jabaliya27:48 Nora Barrows-Friedman delivers news report01:05:0…
What to know about Pituffik, the only U.S. military base in Greenland
Vice President JD Vance will travel to Greenland this week, including a stop at Pituffik Space Base, the U.S. Defense Department’s northernmost installation and its only outpost on the island.
Jude Blanchette & Ryan Hass Where Is the U.S.-China Relationship Headed? | Foreign Affairs Interview
Two months into U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, the U.S.-Chinese relationship—the most consequential one in the world by a long stretch—faces new…
NATO chief appeals for unity as Europe builds its armies and the US eyes security threats elsewhere
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has appealed for unity within the military alliance as European nations scale up their armed forces and defense industries after the Trump administration warned that Europe must take care of its own security in future.
Sweden plans largest military buildup since the Cold War amid Russia threat and uncertain US-EU ties
Sweden’s prime minister says his government wants to ramp up defense spending to a target of 3.5% of the Nordic country’sgross domestic product, marking its largest military buildup since the Cold War.
Elon Musk’s Family History in South Africa Reveals Ties to Apartheid & Neo-Nazi Movements
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-ytElon Musk was born in 1971 in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in a wealthy family under th…
Ice agents detain Tufts graduate student over pro-Palestinian activism
Video shows DHS officials wearing masks partially covering their faces while detaining Rumeysa Ozturk in the street
How the Trump administration is targeting scientific learning in the US | DW News Desk
Donald Trump has launched an all-out assault on science—rejecting climate data, promoting vaccine skeptics, and attacking facts at every turn. But what’s rea…
The Challenge of the Congo: US Imperialism’s Latest Plot against the DRC with CEIA
The Coalition for the Elimination of Imperialism in Africa (CEIA) members will discuss the escalating situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as…
10 Years of War on Yemen: Leaked War Plan Chats Overshadow U.S. Deadly History Targeting Yemen
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-ytDemocratic lawmakers are calling for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and national security adviser…
Sudan army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan tours recaptured presidential palace in Khartoum
“Khartoum is free,” says army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan after almost two years of occupation by the RSF.
US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use
The U.S. has added dozens of companies to its export control, including more than 50 based in China that it says sought advanced knowhow in supercomputing, artificial intelligence and quantum technology for military purposes.
EU urges citizens to stockpile 72 hours’ worth of supplies amid war risk | CNN
European Union citizens should stockpile enough food and other essential supplies to sustain them for at least 72 hours in the event of a crisis, the EU Commission has said.
Appeals court sides with judge who blocked deportations under wartime authority
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals panel denied the Trump administration’s push to restart deportations of alleged gang members under a rarely used wartime authority known as the Alien Enemies Act.
Wolff Responds: “U.S. Gone Rogue??? ” Dated March 26, 2025
Today’s Wolff Responds, Professor Wolff discusses The United States increasing isolation from the global community. Professor Wolff’s latest book “Understand…
Macron says a proposed European force for Ukraine could ‘respond’ if attacked by Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron says that a proposed European armed force for possible deployment in Ukraine in tandem with an eventual peace deal could “respond” to a Russian attack if Moscow launched one.
Introducing ‘Tracking the Crisis’ — The Democracy Collaborative
A tool to avoid overwhelm and reactivity to the constant outrage-manufacturing machine in a time of debilitating political turbulence and change.
Judge hears case Mahmoud Khalil and other students brought against Columbia
A New York judge heard a case Mahmoud Khalil, who led pro-Palestinian protests and is currently being detained, and other students brought against Columbia University. The lawsuit is an attempt to prevent the university from sharing their disciplinary records with the government.
Venezuelan migrants deported by the US ended up in a Salvadoran prison. This is their legal status
The U.S. government used an 18th-century wartime law to deport nearly 300 Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador, where they were immediately transferred to the country’s maximum-security gang prison.
Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding cut
Researchers at Columbia University remain in limbo after the Ivy League institution bowed to the Trump administration’s demands for unprecedented changes in a bid to restore some $400 million in federal funds cut.
Judge rules Columbia protester can’t be detained as she fights deportation
White House blocked from deporting Yunseo Chung, green card holder and student who sued Trump administration
Oscar-winning Palestinian director says Israeli soldiers beat him after attack by settlers
On Tuesday, with bruises on his face and blood on his clothes, Hamdan Ballal was released from an Israeli police station in a West Bank settlement.
Students occupy campuses: A new dimension to the Turkey protests against the Erdogan government?
In Turkey, protests against the arrest of a leading opposition figure Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, stretched into a sixth night, with nearly 1,500…
‘Like a sound from hell’: Was an illegal sonic weapon used against peaceful protesters in Serbia?
Serbia’s populist government is facing increased public scrutiny over reports that it used a sonic weapon against a peaceful crowd during a massive anti-corruption rally in the capital, Belgrade, on March 15.
Remembering Hossam Shabat: Gaza Journalist Killed by Israel Was Placed on “Hit List” Before His Death
On Monday, Israeli strikes killed two Palestinian journalists: Al Jazeera’s Hossam Shabat, who was 23 years old, and Palestine Today’s Mohammed Mansour, who was killed in his apartment alongside his wife. This brings the total number of journalists that Israel has killed in Gaza over the past year and a half to 206. Just before his death, Shabat had shared news of Mansour’s killing on social media and filed an article with Drop Site News describing Israel’s scorched-earth campaign in his hometown of Beit Hanoun. His editor Sharif Abdel Kouddous remembers Shabat as a “warm and funny person,” dedicated to his job and his community. In recent months, he had been under increasing surveillance by the Israeli military, which labeled him a terrorist and placed him on a “hit list.” Despite being “targeted and openly hunted,” Shabat “continued nevertheless to cover the genocide of his people.”
Law Prof. Katherine Franke Accuses Columbia of Empowering Trump by Agreeing to $400M “Ransom Note”
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-ytEducation Secretary Linda McMahon says Columbia University is on track to regain its federal fund…
40 years after India’s Bhopal disaster, thousands of tons of hazardous waste remain | DW News
It was one of the worst industrial disasters in history. In 1984, toxic gas from a pesticide factory killed thousands of people in Bhopal, India and caused h…
Serbian protesters demand investigation as government denies ‘sonic weapon’ attack | DW News
Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vucic is denying claims his police used a ‘sonic weapon’ to disperse protesters at a massive rally in Belgrade. Footage of the…
Immigrants Deported to El Salvador Despite Judge’s Order: ACLU Lawyer Lee Gelernt
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-ytPresident Trump has invoked a controversial 18th-century law last used to justify the arrest and…
Trump says Iran will suffer ‘dire’ consequences for any more Houthi attacks
President Donald Trump on Monday said that further attacks or retaliation by the Houthis would be considered an attack by Iran and it would face “dire” consequences.
What to know about Yemen’s Houthi rebels as the US steps up attacks on Iran-backed group
The United States under President Donald Trump has launched a new campaign of intense airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Israel launches deadly series of attacks on Gaza
Israel said the early Tuesday attacks were launched after Hamas refused to release more hostages held in Gaza.
Trump stacks military academy boards with MAGA loyalists, including Michael Flynn and Charlie Kirk
The president’s appointments include Michael Flynn, Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon’s daughter.
Navy warship is sent to the southern border to carry out Trump’s immigration plans
Capable of holding over 300 crew members and larger than any Coast Guard vessel, the USS Gravely has been assigned to help tighten border security, operating in both domestic and international waters.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil describes his arrest in new court filing
Mahmoud Khalil is set to appear before an immigration judge on March 27.
Brown professor deported to Lebanon after allegedly attending Hezbollah funeral, government says
Dr. Rasha Alawieh was detained at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday and sent back to Lebanon despite having a valid visa.
What to know about the deadly storm system that socked the US
Dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.
Texas midwife arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions
The arrest appears to be the first time a health care provider in Texas has been criminally charged under the state’s abortion ban, which went into effect in 2022.
Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump
Greenland: Hundreds protest against Trump’s takeover plans – DW – 03/15/2025
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospect of annexing Greenland and making it part of the United States. The Arctic island’s politicians and residents have baulked at the idea.
A judge limits Trump’s ability to deport people under the 18th century Alien Enemies Act
The judge agreed to implement a temporary restraining order preventing the deportation of five Venezuelans for 14 days under the act.
At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi
At least 32 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the U.S. Kansas authorities said eight people died in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm Friday.
Georgian Mining Shutdown Leaves Workers Abandoned
The layoffs of thousands of miners in Chiatura, Georgia, ought to be big news in a country of under four million people. But most outlets have ignored the story, because it doesn’t fit the narrative of a grand geopolitical battle between East and West.
Hungary’s Orbán, facing opposition surge, promises crackdown in speech laden with conspiracy theory
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is vowing to rid his country of foreign-funded groups, calling them a “shadow army” serving the European Union and a “liberal American empire.”
Serbia: Protesters flood Belgrade with Vucic under pressure – DW – 03/15/2025
Students, farmers and military veterans joined possibly the largest anti-government rally in Belgrade’s history to demand accountability for a deadly canopy collapse in Novi Sad.
U.S. launches multiple strikes against Houthi targets as Trump says attacks on American vessels “must stop”
President Trump said the U.S. would use “overwhelming lethal force” until Houthis cease shipping attacks.
TRUMP’s Crackdown On BirthRight Citizenship And DEI | Let It Rip
Let it Rip examines the return of Donald Trump to the white house and the sweeping executive orders to end Diversity equity and inclusion programs, Birthrigh…
A victory for a world free of Israeli apartheid, with Wafic Faour and Zoe Jannuzi
This month, five towns in the state of Vermont voted to adopt the Apartheid-Free Communities Pledge, which commits them “to end all support to Israel’s apart…
An eruption of violence and the misinformation crisis in Syria | The Listening Post
Just months after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syria has been rocked by an eruption of violence. Coastal towns have turned into killing fields, wit…
Syria’s leader proclaims ‘new history’ after signing constitutional declaration
Five-year transition period declared along with rights for women, freedom of expression and justice for Assad victims
China, Russia and Iran call for end to U.S. sanctions on Iran and restart of nuclear talks
Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called Friday for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue.
Russia: What’s happening with the Ukrainian army in Kursk? – DW – 03/14/2025
The situation of Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk is becoming increasingly difficult. Are they now withdrawing completely? What is the experts’ view of this Ukrainian operation on Russian territory?
Global Capitalism: The Old Cold War Fades, A New One Expands
Professor Wolff will present four key points that reveal the emergence of a new Cold War the U.S. has embarked upon in response to the rise of global allianc…
Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say
Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders say rollbacks proposed by the Trump administration endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s mission to protect the environment and human health.
The Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by the US
A top U.S. Justice Department official says the department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus.
One Columbia student leaves country, another arrested as DHS targets protesters
The State Department is exercising a seldom-used power to remove legal immigrants connected to protests.
Pro-Israel group says it has ‘deportation list’ and has sent ‘thousands’ of names to Trump officials
Betar US is among far-right groups supporting Trump effort to deport students involved in pro-Palestinian protests
Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower’s lobby to demand Mahmoud Khalil’s release
Police have arrested dozens of demonstrators from a Jewish group who filled the lobby of Trump Tower to denounce the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead protests against Israel at Columbia University.
UJB issues expulsions, degree revocations, and suspensions for Hamilton Hall occupation
Updated March 13 at 10:29 p.m.
Trump expected to invoke wartime authority to speed up mass deportation effort in coming days | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is expected to invoke a sweeping wartime authority to speed up the president’s mass deportation pledge in the coming days, according to four sources familiar with the discussions.
Why Trump is obsessed with annexing Greenland
Despite Trump’s rhetoric, there are sincere strategic reasons why the US wants Greenland – be it trade routes, natural resources, strategic sites, security t…
Mexicans searching for missing relatives uncover possible mass killing site in Jalisco state
When a group of citizens searching for missing relatives in the western state of Jalisco arrived at a remote ranch outside Mexico’s second-largest city last week on an anonymous tip, all they had to do was push open the unlocked gate.
Argentine retirees and soccer fans clash with police during protests against austerity measures
Argentine retirees and fans of several soccer teams have clashed with police during a protest in front of Congress in the capital, Buenos Aires, against the economic policies implemented by the government of President Javier Milei.
Israeli attacks on Gaza maternity wards and IVF clinic ‘genocidal acts’, says UN
Israeli forces have used sexual violence as weapon to ‘dominate and destroy’ Palestinian people, report also says
Israel targets what it says was an Islamic Jihad command center in Damascus
An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in an upscale neighborhood, destroying an apartment that neighbors said had been vacant for years.
US relies on rare foreign policy provision to try to deport Mahmoud Khalil
Court document claims ‘potentially serious foreign policy consequences’ amid outcry over Palestinian activist’s arrest
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in ICE detention in Louisiana after first court hearing | CNN
Prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in an ICE detention facility in Louisiana for now following a procedural hearing in New York, days after he was arrested by federal officials at his Columbia University residence in an attempt by the Trump administration to deport him.
How activists are disrupting the supply chain of weapons to Israel
The Mask Off Maersk campaign recently submitted a report to the United Nations in response to a call by Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on Pale…
#BuildAndFight: Part 2 with Kali Akuno
Mutual Aid and Social Reproduction The Build and Fight Formula is a program for the radical transformation of society. Kali Akuno, Co-founder and Executive D…
Austria’s new government is stopping family reunions immediately for migrants
The new Austrian government says it has decided to immediately stop family reunion procedures for migrants because the country is no longer able to absorb newcomers adequately.
Only seven countries worldwide meet WHO dirty air guidelines, study shows
Annual survey by IQAir based on toxic PM2.5 particles reveals some progress in pollution levels in India and China
Over 800 new species discovered in world’s biggest ocean mission – Oceanographic
Ocean Census has recorded 866 new marine species including sharks and coral in a giant leap forward in unmasking the mysteries of the ocean.
Putin orders swift expulsion of Ukrainian forces before peace talks
The Russian leader promised to treat captured forces as “terrorists.”
Rodrigo Duterte: Ex-Philippine leader in The Hague after drug war arrest
Duterte, who led a “drug war” that killed thousands, was arrested for alleged crimes against humanity.
Greenlanders say no to Trump as rare earths loom over coalition talks
Election throws up surprise result as independence from Denmark remains tough to define.
House hearing ends abruptly after Republican misgenders trans member
Heated exchange after subcommittee chair Keith Self calls first out trans representative Sarah McBride ‘Mr McBride’
Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as the United States is “applying tariffs worth 28 billion dollars, we are responding with countermeasures worth 26 billion euros,” or about $28 billion.
Kali Akuno reflects on first few weeks of the Trump Regime
Interview has been postponed. We will reschedule soon.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://stre…
Surface tension: could the promised Aukus nuclear submarines simply never be handed over to Australia?
The multi-billion dollar deal was heralded as ensuring the security of the Indo-Pacific. But with America an increasingly unreliable ally, doubts are rising above the waves
‘Here you will die’: detainees speak of executions, starvation and beatings at hands of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces
Haunting accounts of torture in newly found detention centre lead to calls for an investigation into what experts say could be among the worst atrocities of Sudan’s civil war
South Korea court cancels President Yoon’s detention as insurrection case continues
Police and supporters of impeached president gather at presidential residence in Seoul before his possible release
Arab leaders, UN endorse Egypt’s $53 billion Gaza plan – DW – 03/04/2025
Egypt’s alternative to Trump’s “Gaza Riviera” plan is expected to cost $53 billion and take five years. Cairo says it will host a conference for Gaza reconstruction next month.
UK’s Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s exhortation comes two days after U.S. backing of Ukraine appeared in jeopardy when President Donald Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy supplies as US cuts its access to satellite images
The bombardment took place hours after Zelenskyy said talks with the U.S. on ending the 3-year war will happen next week.
US judges alarmed over rise in violent threats as Trump and Musk lambast them
Reuters interviews with 11 federal judges in multiple districts reveal mounting concern over their security
US DoJ to investigate University of California over alleged antisemitism
Justice department to determine whether UC violated Civil Rights Act of 1964 amid pro-Palestinian campus protests
The short history of Trump’s tariff chaos — and more that happened this week
It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump’s big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more. NPR keeps track, day by day.
Trump’s erratic trade policies are baffling businesses, threatening investment and economic growth
President Donald Trump’s ever-changing, on-again, off-again tariff war with America’s three biggest trading partners – Mexico, Canada and China — is baffling businesses.
Redneck Gone Green: The Build & Fight Formula with Kali Akuno
On this week’s edition of Redneck Gone Green with David Cobb and Shane Knight, they discuss the flaccid state of the Democratic Party and what it’s going to…
The American empire is over: Richard Wolff on Trump, tariffs and the rising power of BRICS | UpFront
United States President Donald Trump is pushing to slash public spending and implement tariffs on countries including China, Canada and Mexico, straining dip…
The US has withdrawn from a climate agreement that helps developing nations, South Africa says
The United States has withdrawn from a climate agreement where rich nations have pledged billions of dollars to help a small group of developing countries switch from coal to green energy sources.
South Korea stops some military drills after accidental bombing in possible setback to US exercises
South Korea’s military says it has suspended the training flights of air force aircraft and all live-fire drills after two fighter jets accidentally bombed a civilian area.
Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200
A war monitor says two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad have left more than 200 people dead.
EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itself
European Union leaders committed to working together to bolster the continent’s defenses and to free up hundreds of billions of euros for security.
US reportedly plans to revoke foreign students’ visas over pro-Palestinian social media posts flagged by AI – as it happened
State department is using AI to review tens of thousands of accounts, reports say
5 takeaways: China’s foreign minister slams Trump’s ‘two-faced’ policies
China’s top foreign policy official addressed the escalating trade war with the U.S. and promoted China as an “anchor” on the global stage as America retreats from international involvement.
Court rules Trump’s firing of labor board official illegal, saying president is not a king
Judge orders reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox to National Labor Relations Board after her removal by US president
CNBC Daily Open: Trump paused tariffs for some imports — but Nasdaq enters correction territory
The Trump administration seems to be doubling down on tariffs, even as it acknowledges — and dismisses — the repercussions of such levies.
Active-duty Army soldier charged with selling classified info to China
An active-duty U.S. army sergeant has been charged with selling sensitive national defense secrets, according to court documents.
Trump posts fresh ultimatum to Hamas as US enters direct talks with group
US president tells group to ‘release all of the Hostages now … or it is OVER for you’ as White House enters negotiations
Episode 48: Marxism and Academia in Soviet Georgia with Bakar Berekashvili
Podcast Episode · Reimagining Soviet Georgia · 02/07/2025 · 1h 25m
Cloverleaf Apartments tenants face sudden displacement after hopeful meeting
A day of emotional whiplash left more than 75 Cloverleaf apartment tenants scrambling for shelter after the Kansas City Fire Department abruptly shut down the complex Wednesday afternoon.
Biden, Blinken & Austin Accused of Complicity in Israel’s Gaza War Crimes; ICC Urged to Investigate
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-ytDAWN, a D.C.-based nonprofit organization that supports democracy and human rights in the Middle…
More pressure on Rwanda as Congo says rebel uprising has killed over 7,000 people this year
Congo says over 7,000 people have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured unprecedented amounts of territory in its mineral-rich eastern region.
Syrian national conference bans armed groups outside military, Kurdish parties reject outcome
A major national conference on Syria’s future ended in Damascus on Tuesday with the country’s new rulers pledging to ensure a state monopoly on weapons and banning armed groups outside the military.…
Chris Mason: Starmer upends Labour manifesto to confront Europe’s new reality
Sir Keir Starmer’s meeting with the US president comes at a pivotal moment for Europe, our political editor writes.
Chile experiences massive blackout hitting 14 of its 16 regions | CNN
A massive blackout hit Chile on Tuesday, affecting 14 of the country’s 16 regions, including the capital Santiago and its surrounding area, the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) said.
