‘Pro-Life’ Herschel Walker Paid For Ex-Girlfriend’s Abortion, Report Claims
The Georgia Senate candidate denied the allegations and said he was planning to sue The Daily Beast over the report.
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Biden Confirms He’ll Run For President Again In 2024: Report
The president made the comment while posing with the Rev. Al Sharpton, an official connected to Sharpton said.
Donald Trump Sues CNN For Defamation, Inspiring Twitter Mockery
“I just love the idea that Trump wants to prove in court he’s not an insurrectionist, racist, Russian-lackey or that he shares some traits w/Hitler,” one tweet reads.
Noam Chomsky & Vijay Prashad on Ukraine, Why U.S. Must Negotiate with Russia & What Media Gets Wrong
We speak to world-renowned political dissident Noam Chomsky and political writer Vijay Prashad about the Russian war in Ukraine, now in its eighth month. When it comes to continuing the war rather than negotiating a peace settlement, “the United States and Britain are pretty isolated on this,” says Chomsky.
Noam Chomsky & Vijay Prashad on Brazil Election, Lula’s Leftist Platform & Fears of a Bolsonaro Coup
Brazil’s presidential contest will be settled by a runoff vote on October 30 after leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva fell short of a majority in Sunday’s election, winning 48% of votes compared to incumbent far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who received 43%. Bolsonaro outperformed expectations set by recent polls, which had suggested an outright win for Lula.
“I Didn’t See You There”: Filmmaker Reid Davenport on His Directorial Debut, Ableism & More
We speak with the award-winning filmmaker Reid Davenport about his directorial debut, “I Didn’t See You There,” in which he reflects on the portrayal of disability in media and popular culture. “Documentary film has traditionally subjugated disabled people, so I wanted to completely turn that on its head” by filming from his perspective without being seen, says Davenport.
Brent Renaud, First U.S. Journalist Killed in Ukraine War, Honored at New NYC Documentary Cinema
The lobby of DCTV’s new documentary film center in New York will be dedicated to the filmmaker Brent Renaud, who worked out of the historic firehouse alongside Democracy Now! for many years. Renaud was the first journalist to be killed in the Ukraine war after he was shot dead on March 13, 2022, while filming refugees near the capital Kyiv for a documentary series.
Firehouse: DCTV’s Cinema for Documentary Film Opens in NY After 50 Years of Media Activism & Training
The New York City firehouse studio that housed Democracy Now! from 2001 to 2009 has reopened as a movie theater devoted to documentary films. The opening of Firehouse: DCTV’s Cinema for Documentary Film comes as Downtown Community Television celebrates 50 years of media activism and training.
Brazil’s Lula Goes into Sunday Election with Massive Lead. Will Bolsonaro Accept an Electoral Defeat?
Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro faces former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Sunday’s presidential election. Lula is a former union leader who held office from 2003 through 2010. He’s running on a leftist platform to uplift Brazil’s poor, preserve the Amazon rainforest and protect Brazil’s Indigenous communities, and is supported by a broad, grassroots alliance, explains Brazilian human rights advocate Maria Luísa Mendonça.
MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan Exposes Glaring Hypocrisy In Right Wing’s Latest Freakout
Conservatives had a “collective breakdown” over a Black woman playing a flute.
‘We’re With You,’ Biden Tells Puerto Rico Ahead Of Visit Following Hurricane Fiona
President Joe Biden says the U.S. government will be with Puerto Rico for the long haul as it cleans up and rebuilds after Hurricane Fiona.
9 NATO Countries Throw Support Behind Ukraine Membership
Ukraine applied for fast-track membership into the military alliance just days earlier after Russia annexed four of its regions in violation of international law.
Florida Senators Request More Federal Aid Despite Not Voting For Hurricane Relief
GOP Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott refused to vote for the spending bill that includes disaster relief to help Florida recover from Hurricane Ian.
They’re Back: Ultraconservative Supreme Court Justices Hearing Cases Again This Week
The court’s conservative supermajority returns on Oct. 3 with affirmative action and voting rights squarely in its sights.
“I Didn’t See You There”: Filmmaker Reid Davenport on His Directorial Debut, Ableism & More
We speak with the award-winning filmmaker Reid Davenport about his directorial debut, “I Didn’t See You There,” in which he reflects on the portrayal of disability in media and popular culture. “Documentary film has traditionally subjugated disabled people, so I wanted to completely turn that on its head” by filming from his perspective without being seen, says Davenport.
Brent Renaud, First U.S. Journalist Killed in Ukraine War, Honored at New NYC Documentary Cinema
The lobby of DCTV’s new documentary film center in New York will be dedicated to the filmmaker Brent Renaud, who worked out of the historic firehouse alongside Democracy Now! for many years. Renaud was the first journalist to be killed in the Ukraine war after he was shot dead on March 13, 2022, while filming refugees near the capital Kyiv for a documentary series.
Firehouse: DCTV’s Cinema for Documentary Film Opens in NY After 50 Years of Media Activism & Training
The New York City firehouse studio that housed Democracy Now! from 2001 to 2009 has reopened as a movie theater devoted to documentary films. The opening of Firehouse: DCTV’s Cinema for Documentary Film comes as Downtown Community Television celebrates 50 years of media activism and training.
Brazil’s Lula Goes into Sunday Election with Massive Lead. Will Bolsonaro Accept an Electoral Defeat?
Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro faces former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Sunday’s presidential election. Lula is a former union leader who held office from 2003 through 2010. He’s running on a leftist platform to uplift Brazil’s poor, preserve the Amazon rainforest and protect Brazil’s Indigenous communities, and is supported by a broad, grassroots alliance, explains Brazilian human rights advocate Maria Luísa Mendonça.
Matt Gaetz Votes No On Relief Money As Florida Grapples With Hurricane Ian Aftermath
Rep. Matt Gaetz was one of several House Republicans who voted against a resolution to allow FEMA to use up to $15 million in the Disaster Relief Fund.
Trump Shows Love To Ginni Thomas At Rally For Backing His Big Election Lie
Trump told Michigan rally attendees on Saturday that Virginia “Ginni” Thomas was a “great woman” and didn’t do something “stupid people” do.
Many Michigan Republicans Don’t Seem Very Into Their Nominee For Governor
Tudor Dixon, the party’s nominee for governor, had the smallest contingent of visible allies, judging by the campaign apparel that people wore to the Michigan rally.
National Archives To Consult DOJ About How To Recover ‘Unlawfully Removed’ Records
A letter from the acting U.S. archivist on Friday detailed the record-keeping agency’s next move to retrieve Trump White House records.
Dozens Of Family Members Of Uvalde Shooting Victims Show Support For Beto O’Rourke
Families of Uvalde shooting victims expressed their support for Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke prior to a Friday debate against Gov. Greg Abbott (R).
Donald Trump Staffer Broke Air Con Unit With Hunter Biden Pics: Book
The incident occurred as the former president was leaving the White House, wrote New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman.
Rep. Louie Gohmert Compares FBI Office To Sin Cities ‘Sodom And Gomorrah’
Rightwing lawmaker claims he learned of “sexual improprieties” at bureau headquarters from mystery “whistleblowers.
DOJ Seeks Expedited Appeal In Trump’s Mar-A-Lago Documents Battle
Department of Justice officials argued in a motion filed Friday that the appointment of the special master is still hindering its investigation.
Tammy Baldwin Calls Out Ron Johnson And GOP For ‘Taking Women Back To 1849’
He’s also out to gut Social Security and Medicare, the senator said in a takedown of her Wisconsin colleague just weeks before the midterms.
California To Protect Trans Kids Traveling To State For Gender-Affirming Care
“In California we believe in equality and acceptance,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
“I Didn’t See You There”: Filmmaker Reid Davenport on His Directorial Debut, Ableism & More
We speak with the award-winning filmmaker Reid Davenport about his directorial debut, “I Didn’t See You There,” in which he reflects on the portrayal of disability in media and popular culture. “Documentary film has traditionally subjugated disabled people, so I wanted to completely turn that on its head” by filming from his perspective without being seen, says Davenport.
Brent Renaud, First U.S. Journalist Killed in Ukraine War, Honored at New NYC Documentary Cinema
The lobby of DCTV’s new documentary film center in New York will be dedicated to the filmmaker Brent Renaud, who worked out of the historic firehouse alongside Democracy Now! for many years. Renaud was the first journalist to be killed in the Ukraine war after he was shot dead on March 13, 2022, while filming refugees near the capital Kyiv for a documentary series.