Ketanji Brown Jackson Gives The Supreme Court A History Lesson
In her second full day of hearings, the new justice sought to set the historical record straight by arguing in support of a race-conscious Voting Rights Act.
Today's Liberal News
Contributing Writers
New Supreme Court Case Could Weaken Unions’ Ability To Strike
The conservative justices will hear a case that might pave the way for companies to pursue claims against unions over work stoppages.
How Elaine Massacre of 1919 Influenced Richard Wright, Acclaimed Author of “Black Boy” & “Native Son”
This weekend marked the 103rd anniversary of the 1919 Elaine massacre, one of the deadliest episodes of racial violence in U.S. history. The violence started on September 30, 1919, when guards stopped two white men from breaking into a meeting between Black sharecroppers in Elaine, Arkansas, who were organizing to demand fair payments for their crops. After an exchange of gunfire, a white man was killed. White mobs, backed by the U.S.
“A Complex and Devastating Crisis”: Burkina Faso Sees Second Military Coup This Year
The western African nation of Burkina Faso is facing its second military coup in eight months. After a day of gunfire rang out Friday in the capital Ouagadougou, Captain Ibrahim Traoré announced on public television that he had replaced Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba as president.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes History; SCOTUS Poised to Roll Back Voting Rights & Affirmative Action
As public support of the conservative-dominated Supreme Court falls to a record low, justices are set to hear major cases on affirmative action, voting rights and online speech. The court opened its term Monday with new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson becoming the first Black woman in U.S. history to hear a Supreme Court case.
“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.
Herschel Walker’s Son Unleashes On Him After Abortion Report: ‘I’m Done’
Christian Walker said the Republican U.S. Senate candidate “left us to bang a bunch of women” and “threatened to kill us.
Nancy Pelosi Spills The Beans On How Democrats Can Keep Control Over House
The House Speaker says there’s one key factor that can help her party buck history.
‘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.
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.