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What Does Biden’s Executive Order on Environmental Justice Mean for Frontline Communities?
As President Biden officially announces his reelection bid for 2024, we look at his recent executive order establishing a new Office of Environmental Justice within the White House and requiring all federal agencies to weigh the environmental impact of policies on marginalized communities.
South Korean President Stuns Biden By Singing ‘American Pie’ At State Dinner
President Yoon Suk Yeol broke out into song at the White House.
Justice Department Sues Tennessee Over Law That Blocks Medical Care For Trans Youth
“No person should be denied access to necessary medical care just because of their transgender status,” the Justice Department said.
Trump Can’t Block Pence’s Testimony To Jan. 6 Grand Jury: Court
Pence was subpoenaed to testify earlier this year before a grand jury investigating efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Trans Lawmaker Punished By Montana GOP Calls Out ‘Performative’ Colleagues
The Montana lawmaker was censured by Republican lawmakers after speaking out against anti-transgender legislation last week.
Relax! The Government Won’t Default And Crash The Economy Until July — Probably
Tax season receipts are still down, but not as much as feared, easing concerns over a possible June “drop dead” debt default date.
“Get Down to Business”: Harry Belafonte in 2016 on Trump, Socialism & Fighting for Justice
Harry Belafonte last appeared on Democracy Now! in 2016 at a special event at the historic Riverside Church in New York to celebrate our 20th anniversary. He co-headlined the event with Noam Chomsky in their first public appearance together. Belafonte spoke about Donald Trump, who had just been elected president, and ongoing struggles for freedom and justice in the United States.
Harry Belafonte in His Own Words on Opposing Iraq War & Calling George W. Bush a “Terrorist”
As we remember the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte, we look back at his antiwar activism, including his outspoken opposition to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. On February 15 of that year, amid global protests against the war, Belafonte addressed hundreds of thousands who rallied in New York City and called for peace.
“Sing Your Song”: Remembering Harry Belafonte, Who Used His Stardom to Help MLK & Civil Rights Movement
We remember the remarkable life of Harry Belafonte, the pioneering actor, singer and civil rights activist, who died at his home on Tuesday in New York at the age of 96. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Belafonte rose to stardom in the 1950s and became the first artist to sell a million records with his album Calypso. He was also the first African American actor to win an Emmy. Along with his growing fame, Belafonte became deeply involved in the civil rights movement. One of Dr.
We’ve Had a Cheaper, More Potent Ozempic Alternative for Decades
New weight-loss drugs are getting all the hype, but bariatric surgery is still the “gold standard” for treating obesity.
America’s Death Trap
Why the life-expectancy rate in the United States is falling behind that in other rich countries
Tucker Carlson’s Final Moments on Fox Were as Dangerous as They Were Absurd
The host spent some of his last minutes on the network mocking a cult. He did not seem to appreciate the irony.
Norwegian Refugee Council: Violence, Climate & Poverty Are Fueling Migration from Central America
We continue our conversation with Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, who has just returned from Honduras. He calls on the international community to do more to help in Central America, where one in three people are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, and gangs, drug trafficking and violence are forcing many to flee north.
Ex-Fox News Pundit Predicts What’s Next For Tucker Carlson
It’s “absolutely true we haven’t seen the last of Tucker Carlson,” said Jonah Goldberg, who quit Fox News in protest of Carlson’s rhetoric.
Sen. Ted Cruz’s Jan. 6 Scheming Exposed In Newly Unveiled Recording
The Texas Republican apparently planned to create a fake “commission” to overturn the 2020 election.
House GOP’s $4.8 Trillion Spending Cut And Debt Limit Bill Teeters On The Edge
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy insists it will be voted on this week, but a narrow House Republican margin leaves no room for error.
Report Suggests Tucker Carlson Was Fired Over Prayer Talk: ‘Freaks Rupert Out’
A recent speech by the ousted Fox News host had religious overtones that were too extreme even for Rupert Murdoch, a source told Vanity Fair.
Texas Bill Proposes Up To $25K For Staff Members Doubling As Armed School ‘Sentinels’
Under the new proposal, armed personnel must also train in identifying students with mental health issues.
What Does Biden’s Executive Order on Environmental Justice Mean for Frontline Communities?
As President Biden officially announces his reelection bid for 2024, we look at his recent executive order establishing a new Office of Environmental Justice within the White House and requiring all federal agencies to weigh the environmental impact of policies on marginalized communities.
Why Did Fox Fire Tucker Carlson? Far-Right Host Helped Fox Mainstream Hate, Conspiracies to Millions
In a surprise announcement, Fox News said Monday it was cutting ties with its top-rated host Tucker Carlson, effective immediately. Although a precise reason wasn’t given, the move came just days after the cable network settled a $787.5 million defamation suit brought by Dominion Voting Systems over lies propagated by the cable network about the 2020 presidential election.
Jeffrey Sachs on China’s “Historic” Push for Multipolar World to End U.S. Domination
China is taking an increasingly assertive role in world affairs, helping to broker a restoration of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, offering a 12-point peace plan for Ukraine, and strengthening its relationships with European and Latin American powers. Last week, China continued its diplomatic outreach by offering to hold talks between Israel and Palestine. “China doesn’t want the United States to be the preeminent power.
Will Tucker Carlson Become Alex Jones?
The host used his platform to bring hate and conspiracy theories from the fever swamps to cable TV.
The Trump-Biden Rematch Is Inevitable
The choices will be a traditional American politician or a de facto cult leader—again.
A Refuge From Internet Algorithms Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Unlike TikTok and Instagram, the photos and reviews on Google Maps haven’t been packaged for your taste or mine.
Tucker’s Successor Will Be Worse
The history of Fox News shows that the network and its issues are larger than any one anchor.
It’s Not Gambling If You Know You’re Going to Lose
Lizzie and Kaitlyn head to Queens for a day at the racetrack.
ACLU Sues To Block Missouri Rule On Transgender Health Care
The ACLU is suing to block new Missouri restrictions on both adults and children seeking gender-affirming health care.