(2019-07-31). Blinding whiteness of 'party of diversity' spawns #DemDebateSoWhite hashtag. rt.com 
Amid a chorus of Orange Man Bad echoing from the Democratic debate stage, another color was on some voters' minds as Twitter gadflies highlighted the absurdity of 10 white candidates fighting over who'd best represent minorities.
(2019-07-31). No, YOU are 'Russian asset': Meme war turns tables on Washington Post. rt.com 
With the Washington Post stuck in a mud-slinging meme war with Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump, the capital's paper of record has found itself on the receiving end of internet trolls' meme-cannons.
(2019-07-30). Exterminating the Future: World Outcry Grows as Brazil Rapidly Expands Deforestation of Amazon. democracynow.org 
New government data in Brazil shows that deforestation in the Amazon has dramatically increased since the far-right former military officer Jair Bolsonaro became president in January. Brazil has lost more than 1,300 square miles of forest cover this year, and the pace of deforestation is increasing. One report claims that the equivalent of three soccer fields are being deforested every minute in the Amazon. In June, deforestation increased by 88% over the same month last year. The drastic spike is due to Bolsonaro's rolling back of regulations and allowing illegal land invasions, logging and burning. Climate scie…
(2019-07-30). "The Brink of Political Revolution": Puerto Rican Protests Continue Amid Political Uncertainty. democracynow.org 
Protests are continuing in Puerto Rico days after mass demonstrations forced Governor Ricardo Rosselló to step down. It marked the first time in Puerto Rico's history that protests have toppled a sitting governor. Rosselló's last day in office is this Friday, but it remains unclear who will take his place. Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez first said she had no interest in being governor; however, on Monday, Vázquez's spokesperson did not rule out her becoming governor. On Monday, protesters gathered outside Vázquez's office calling for her to resign as justice secretary. The ongoing protests in Puerto Rico come as…
(2019-07-30). Four Immigrants Have Died at Stewart ICE Facility in Georgia. Advocates Want It Shut Down. democracynow.org 
A 44-year-old immigrant from Mexico died last week at Stewart Detention Center, one of the largest immigration jails in the United States and one that has been plagued by allegations of neglect and abuse for years. Pedro Arriago-Santoya was the fourth person to die at Stewart in just two years and the seventh person to die while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement since October. An immigration judge had ordered Arriago-Santoya be deported in June. Instead, he was transferred to Stewart on July 10 as his removal proceedings continued. Two weeks later he was pronounced dead at a Georgia hospital.
(2019-07-30). The NYT's six percent solution for student debt. mronline.org 
Why are Democratic candidates going on about student loan debt? Why, the problem is practically solved already! | Source
(2019-07-30). Headlines for July 30, 2019. democracynow.org Gilroy, CA Shooter Touted White Supremacist Text, Posted Racist Content Before Massacre, Trump Renews Attacks on Rep. Cummings, Lashes Out at Al Sharpton, Senate Fails to Override Trump Vetoes on Bills Blocking Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, Saudi Air Raids Kill At Least 10 in Northern Yemen, 5 Teenage Students Killed by Security Forces in Sudan, Brazil: At Least 57 Killed in Prison Riot, 164 Environmental Activists Killed in 2018, Indigenous Activists Protest Real Estate Development in New Zealand, Greenland's Ice Sheet at Risk of Record Melting, CNN and MSNBC to Host Climate Crisis-Centered Events, Kamala Harris R…
(2019-07-30). 'Bad policy and bad politics': Kamala Harris accused of hijacking Medicare for All label to push more industry-friendly plan. nationofchange.org Single-payer advocates on Monday accused Sen. Kamala Harris of hijacking the Medicare for All label to push an alternative that would fail to fundamentally overhaul America's for-profit healthcare system. | Harris, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, outlined what she described as her "Medicare for All" plan in a Medium post on Monday. But the California Democrat's proposal differs significantly from the Medicare for All legislation that she…
(2019-07-30). Democrats Must Give Up 'Center Is Better' Myth. truthdig.com Reporter Ryan Grim delves into money power versus people power, and why the party needs more of the latter if it hopes to win elections.
(2019-07-30). Trump's Intelligence Pick Is 'Least Qualified … Ever,' Senator Says. truthdig.com Sen. Ron Wyden issued a scathing statement late Monday warning that President Donald Trump's pick to serve as director of national intelligence is so unqualified that he could put lives at risk. | Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), an ardent Trump loyalist, "is the most partisan and least qualified individual ever nominated to serve as director of national intelligence," said Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon and a senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
(2019-07-30). On Voting Rights, the US Is Behind Much of the World. truthout.org | | In the United States, children are taught that our country is synonymous with freedom and democracy. Our founding documents are treated with great reverence, despite the evils of chattel slavery and settler colonialism that are part of the legacy of many of its signatories. Beyond these textbook fantas…
(2019-07-30). What You Won't Hear From the Candidates Tonight. truthout.org | | The next set of Democratic debates is scheduled to begin in Detroit tonight and will conclude tomorrow evening. Once again, there will be 20 participants crammed into four hours of debate time (minus commercials and technical flameouts). The moderators for this round will be Dana Bash…
(2019-07-30). Trump Administration, Democrats Make Progress on New NAFTA. truthdig.com WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats appear to be moving from "no way" to "maybe" on President Donald Trump's rewrite of a trade pact with Canada and Mexico. House Democrats have met four times with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, most recently on Friday, and both sides say they are making progress toward a deal that would …
(2019-07-30). 'Democracy for All' Constitutional Amendment Would "Wipe Clean the Dark Stain Citizens United Has Left on Our Democracy" commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2019-07-30). Survivor 2020, and some Ghosts from Recent Elections Past. dissidentvoice.org Gore Vidal once remarked that the United States has only one political party with two right wings. At the risk of betraying my own political bias: I couldn't agree more! Still, maybe 2020 will be different? The ultra-marathon-up to the next election has already begun in the Summer of 2019 with the Democratic Party debates. …
(2019-07-30). 350 Responds to Jay Inslee's "Community Climate Justice" Plan. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2019-07-30). If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote. thenation.com If Democrats Want to Win in 2020, They Have to Give Detroit a Reason to Vote…
(2019-07-30). Intercept article calls on Democrats to step up attack on Julian Assange. wsws.org James Risen peddled the lies of CNN and the intelligence agencies, slanderously suggesting that Assange worked on behalf of Russia and the Trump campaign.
(2019-07-30). Dismissed! Judge throws out Democrat lawsuit against Trump campaign, Russia & WikiLeaks. rt.com 
Arguments by the Democratic National Committee in a lawsuit against Russia, WikiLeaks and the Trump campaign over the 2016 election were "entirely divorced" from facts, a federal judge in New York said as he threw out the case.
(2019-07-30). The Republicans' 50-State Strategy. thenation.com 
Alexander Hertel-Fernandez's State Capture examines the trio of right-wing groups that have helped fortify GOP power in local and state government.
(2019-07-30). Greece's New Democracy party seeks to overturn law protecting students from police repression. wsws.org The Greek ruling class is preparing the grounds for a dictatorial state reminiscent of Greece's 1967-1974 junta, from whose bloody legacy the law was born.
(2019-07-30). Rules changed mid-game: Andrew Yang campaign slams DNC for debate disqualification. rt.com 
Andrew Yang has confirmed that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has rejected a poll he submitted to qualify for the presidential debate in September, and his supporters are crying foul play.
(2019-07-30). Bernie Sanders's Bold Ideas Are Transforming Democratic Politics. thenation.com Bernie Sanders's Bold Ideas Are Transforming Democratic Politics…
(2019-07-30). Bernie Sanders, Cardi B Film US Presidential Campaign Video. telesurenglish.net Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and rapper Cardi B have filmed a campaign video together showing their mutual respect and shared concern for a range of issues like student debt, climate crisis, and minimum wage. | RELATED: | Bernie Sanders Joins Insulin-Caravan to Canada With US Families | The United States presidential hopeful featured in the clip in a nail salon in Detroit, where the second round of Democratic candidate debates will take place on Tuesday and…
(2019-07-30). California governor approves bill forcing Trump to show tax returns before he can appear on ballot. rt.com 
Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will require President Trump to release his tax returns before he can appear on the state's 2020 presidential primary ballot.
(2019-07-30). Johnson urges voters not to back Brexit Party ahead of crunch by-election. thecanary.co 
Boris Johnson has pleaded with Leave-supporting voters not to back the Brexit Party in a crunch by-election.The Prime Minister faces having his majority cut to just one if the Conservatives fail to hold on to Brecon and Radnorshire.Ex-MP Chris Davies lost the seat after being ousted by constituents following his conviction for submitting fake expenses invoices.The Tories have backed Davies to fight the seat again despite his conviction and Johnson is expected to visit the constituency during his first trip to Wales as Prime Minister.The Liberal Democrats are hopeful of regaining a constituency they held until 201…
(2019-07-30). Bernie Sanders, Juli√°n Castro Among 2020 Candidates Set to Attend First-Ever Presidential Forum on Native American Issues. commondreams.org "Through our efforts in getting equality at the ballot box for Natives, we have been able to put a little more power behind our voice," said an activist who helped organize the event | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/indigenous_rights.jpg …
(2019-07-30). Can Biden or Any Democrat Avoid a Brokered Convention? counterpunch.org 
My #10at10 2020 Democratic Primary Model is now live. It includes delegate projections down to the state and Congressional District level (State Senate District in Texas) for every state voting from the Iowa Caucus on February 3rd through to Super Tuesday, when thirteen states vote a month later. The Model uses a variety of factors in More
(2019-07-30). NBC Debate Questions Show Media Is Out of Touch With Voters. truthdig.com 
The Democratic base is less fiscally conservative and more unhappy with the status quo than moderators would have you believe.
(2019-07-30). NBC Debate Questions Show Media is Out of Touch With Voters. truthdig.com The Democratic base is less fiscally conservative, and more unhappy with the status quo than moderators would have you believe.
(2019-07-30). Dear Democrats: We Owe Migrants More Than "Decriminalization" commondreams.org Migrants certainly are not criminals for fleeing conditions the U.S. government helped create. They are victims. (Photo: Ryan/flickr/cc) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/refugees_0.png …
(2019-07-29). Mass Protests in Colombia and Abroad Decry Killings of 500 Activists Since Peace Accords. democracynow.org 
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Friday in more than 50 cities and towns across Colombia to protest a surge of lethal attacks on indigenous, Afro-Colombian and environmental leaders in recent years. Solidarity marches were held in dozens of cities around the world, from Mexico City to Athens. In 2016, the Colombian government and FARC rebels signed a historic peace accord to move the country forward after a half-century of armed conflict. But since then, nearly 500 human rights activists, many from the Afro-Colombian community, have been killed, targeted for their work combating illegal m…
(2019-07-29). With Federal Executions Looming, the Democrats' Death Penalty Legacy Is Coming Back to Haunt Us. theintercept.com 
Trump's opponents have condemned his plan to restart federal executions. But it's only recently that the Democrats turned away from capital punishment.
(2019-07-29). Kamala Harris' New Health Plan Draws Critics From All Sides. truthdig.com 
The onslaught offers a preview of the fighting that will likely unfold over two nights of presidential debates that begin Tuesday.
(2019-07-29). Protesters in Bradenton defend the rights of immigrants and refugees. liberationnews.org 
On Sunday, seventeen people gathered at the Manatee County Courthouse in downtown Bradenton to demand an end to US concentration camps for refugees and mass deportations of immigrants.
(2019-07-29). Russia Arrests Nearly 1,400 at Opposition Protest as Leading Activist Is Possibly Poisoned in Jail. democracynow.org 
Police in Moscow used violent force to stop an opposition protest on Saturday, arresting nearly 1,400 people in what's been described as the largest mass arrest in Russia in a decade. Meanwhile, Alexei Navalny—one of Russia's most prominent opposition figures—has been hospitalized after suffering an acute allergic reaction in jail. Navalny's doctor said he may have been exposed to "some toxic agent." Saturday's protest was organized to denounce the recent barring of opposition candidates from running in an upcoming election for Moscow City Council. We speak with Samuel Greene, director of the Russia I…
(2019-07-29). Baltimore Residents: Trump's Attacks on the City Are Rooted in "Racism and White Supremacy" democracynow.org 
President Trump is facing widespread outrage after describing Baltimore as a "disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess" in tweets attacking Congressmember Elijah Cummings, one of the most prominent African-American lawmakers in Washington. Trump tweeted that Cummings's district is "considered the Worst in the USA," and said "no human being would want to live there." Trump's initial tweets came after Fox News ran a story about Baltimore and after Cummings criticized the conditions of immigration jails along the Mexican border. Officials across Baltimore and Maryland denounced the president's remarks, and The Balti…
(2019-07-29). Kamala Harris's 'Medicare for All' Plan Receives Flak. telesurenglish.net U.S. Senator Kamala Harris has been criticized for hijacking the Medicare for All policy and giving an alternative that would not change the current for-profit private healthcare system. | RELATED: | US Can Afford 'Unlimited War' But Not Medicare: Ocasio-Cortez | Harris released a Medicare-for-all proposal Monday ahead of the second Democratic presidential de…
(2019-07-29). AOC, Harris Unveil Climate Equity Act To Support US Poorest. telesurenglish.net U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced a bill Monday that would ensure any climate change legislation considered by Congress prioritizes low-income and vulnerable communities. | RELATED: | In Climate Apartheid World's Poor Will Be Left to Suffer: UN Report | The Climate Equity Act would ensure that Congress and the White House are held accountable for putting low-income and Indigenous commu…
(2019-07-29). Biden's Criminal Justice Plan Can't Reform the System He Helped Create. truthdig.com Joe Biden's Criminal Justice plan is a band aid on an open wound he helped inflict, particularly on poor Black and brown communities. Kamau Franklin and Jacqueline Luqman take a closer look at the contradiction | FORMER VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN This very day, violent drug offenders will commit more than 100,000 crimes on this day alone. In a nutshell, the president's plan doesn't include enough police officers to catch the violent thugs, not enough prosecutors to convict them, not enough judges to sentence them, and not enough prison cells to put them away for a long time. | JACQUELINE LUQMAN This is Jacquelin…
(2019-07-29). Progressive Democrats vote against BDS, Palestinian rights. thegrayzone.com House Democrats, including key progressives, have passed a measure condemning the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS). Why are Reps….
(2019-07-29). The Continuing Denial of Rights and Justice to the Palestinian People. globalresearch.ca The right of resistance to occupation, by the Palestinian people, is grounded in international law. Freedom-loving people of the world must remember the words of Nelson Mandela: | "We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the …
(2019-07-29). The Israel Anti-Boycott Act: The Bill that Could Imprison "Israel Boycotters" for 20 years. globalresearch.ca In a recent post on the Mondoweiss website, Journalist Philip Weiss examines the Israel Anti-Boycott Act that would punish those boycotting Israel with a minimum civil penalty of $250,000 and a maximum criminal penalty of $1 million and 20 years …
(2019-07-29). Headlines for July 29, 2019. democracynow.org Baltimore Pushes Back After Trump Calls City "Rodent Infested Mess" and Attacks Rep. Cummings, Gunman Kills 3, Injures 15 at Gilroy Garlic Festival in Northern California, Shooting at Brownsville, Brooklyn, Block Party Kills 1, Injures 11, SCOTUS OKs Trump Plan to Use Military Funds for Border Wall, U.S. and Guatemala Sign Controversial Immigration Deal Despite Widespread Opposition, Dir. of National Intelligence Dan Coats Resigns, Brazilian President Bolsonaro Threatens Glenn Greenwald with Imprisonment, Miners Raid Tribe in Brazil, Killing Leader as Amazon Suffers Mass Deforestation by Illegal Loggers, Russian…
(2019-07-29). It's Past Time for the United States to Get Out of Puerto Rico's Way. truthout.org | | After almost two weeks of mass protests in which an estimated half-million Puerto Ricans — more than 15 percent of the island's population — took to the streets to denounce government corruption, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló finally announced his resignation. Puerto Rico Secretary of Justice Wanda…
(2019-07-29). Democrats Use Trump's Tweets to Hide Neoliberal Policy Failures. therealnews.com 
The reactions to Trump's tweets show that the "Diverter in Chief" has effectively derailed the conversation around Baltimore City, and has allowed establishment Democrats to avoid their own culpability in the segregation and poverty in our cities…
(2019-07-29). Fear behind fury: As DNI, Ratcliffe could expose FISA files that Russiagaters hope stay buried. rt.com 
The prospect of John Ratcliffe as the new US director of national intelligence has Democrats and the media alarmed far more so than usual, perhaps because as DNI he could expose things they would prefer to stay hidden.
(2019-07-29). Kamala Harris Has Been Here Before. thenation.com Kamala Harris Has Been Here Before…
(2019-07-29). Sanders' campaign manager rips MSM to their face in CNN interview (VIDEO). rt.com 
Bernie Sanders' campaign manager Faiz Shakir was invited to speak with CNN's Brian Stelter on air about complaints of media bias against the left, and seized the opportunity to deftly disembowel corporate media.
(2019-07-29). Biden's Criminal Justice Plan: Too Little Too Late? (2/2). therealnews.com 
Joe Biden's Criminal Justice plan is a band aid on an open wound he helped inflict, particularly on poor Black and brown communities. Kamau Franklin and Jacqueline Luqman take a closer look at the contradiction…
(2019-07-29). Wait… are Dems to the right of GOP on forever wars? rt.com 
There's not much Donald Trump can do right in the eyes of most Democrats, but when he wants to pump more money into the military, even some of his most prominent detractors show up to lend a hand.
(2019-07-29). A 'Timely and Needed' Proposal: Harris and AOC Introduce Bill to Keep Frontline Communities at the Center of All Climate Legislation. commondreams.org Though she has not yet unveiled a climate action plan as part of her presidential campaign, Sen. Kamala Harris joined with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday to signal her intent to keep low-income communities at the forefront of any efforts to stem the climate crisis. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/picmonkey_image29.jpg …
(2019-07-28). How Joe Biden's privatization plans helped doom Latin America and fuel the migration crisis. thegrayzone.com On the campaign trail, Joe Biden has boasted of his role in transforming Colombia and Central America through ambitious economic…
(2019-07-28). US Director of National Intelligence Coats to step down soon — reports. rt.com 
Dan Coats is expected to step down as the Intelligence Chief in the nearest future, US media reported on Sunday. President Donald Trump is rumored to tap John Ratcliffe, a Texas Republican Rep. to replace the outgoing official.
(2019-07-28). Biden's Criminal Justice Plan Can't Reform the System He Helped Create (1/2). therealnews.com 
Joe Biden's Criminal Justice plan is a band aid on an open wound he helped inflict, particularly on poor Black and brown communities. Kamau Franklin and Jacqueline Luqman take a closer look at the contradiction…
(2019-07-26). Despite Faulty Drugs & Racist Implementation, Trump Is Bringing Back the Federal Death Penalty. democracynow.org 
Attorney General William Barr announced Thursday that the federal government is resuming the death penalty after nearly two decades. The execution of five death row prisoners were immediately ordered beginning in December. There are currently 62 prisoners on federal death row, including white supremacist Dylann Roof, who murdered nine black worshipers at the historic Emanuel AME Church in June 2015, and Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Federal prosecutors are expected to push for the death penalty in both cases. This news comes despite a growing movement opposing the death penalty in the United States. T…
(2019-07-26). Only Civic Driven Voter Turnout Can Defeat Tweeter Trump. dissidentvoice.org 
Does the Democratic Party know how to defeat the foul-mouthed, bigoted, self-enriching crony capitalist Donald Trump? Trump pretends to be a populist. In reality he does the bidding of Wall Street instead of Main Street and weakens or repeals governmental health and safety programs. Defeating corrupt, disgraceful, disastrous Donald should be easy. He is, on …
(2019-07-26). Foreign Correspondent: Elizabeth Warren on War and Peace. progressive.org Warren's troubling foreign policy history includes uncritical support of Israel, supporting sanctions on Venezuela, and vilifying Russia and China as national security threats. But her views are also evolving.
(2019-07-26). Fidel Castro on July 26. liberationnews.org 
Compañero Fidel's letter to leaders of delegations visiting Cuba on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the assaults on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Garrisons…
(2019-07-26). Headlines for July 26, 2019. democracynow.org Trump Administration to Bring Back Federal Executions After 16-Year Hiatus, 44-Year-Old Mexican Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody, Trump Threatens to Impose Travel Ban on Guatemalans, Oklahoma Suspends Plans to Jail 1,600 Migrant Children at Fort Sill, 150 Migrants Feared Dead in Shipwrecks Off Libyan Coast, Five Dead as Europe Swelters Under Record-Setting Heat, "Unprecedented" Wildfires Scorch Over 1 Million Acres of Alaskan Forest, California and Automakers Agree to Fuel Efficiency Targets Opposed by Trump, Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces Zero Waste Act as Part of Green New Deal, GOP Blocks Election Security Bills as S…
(2019-07-26). MSNBC's Anti-Sanders Bias Makes It Forget How to Do Math. fair.org 
When MSNBC legal analyst Mimi Rocah ( 7/21/19) said that Bernie Sanders "made [her] skin crawl," though she "can't even identify for you what exactly it is," she was just expressing more overtly the anti-Sanders bias that pervades the network. MSNBC's Mimi Rocah ( 7/21/19) explaining how Bernie Sanders makes her "skin crawl." | The hostility is so entrenched, in fact, it seems to have corrupted MSNBC's mathematical reasoni…
(2019-07-26). On July 26, Cuba Has a Lot to Be Proud of. dissidentvoice.org 
Today marks the 66th anniversary of the simultaneous assaults on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba and the military garrison in Bayamo led by Fidel Castro and less than 200 combatants in what is known as the impossible storming of the heavens against the brutal U.S. puppet dictator Fulgencio Bautista, who in the 7 …
(2019-07-26). Child Separation & Prison Camps: China's Campaign Against Uyghur Muslims Is "Cultural Genocide" democracynow.org 
Chinese authorities have been accused of systematically separating Muslim children from their families in the far western region of Xinjiang. According to a new report commissioned by the BBC, China is rushing to build boarding schools where children, mostly from the Uyghur community, are deliberately removed from their families, as well as their language and culture. This comes as an estimated 1 million adults from the Uyghur community are being imprisoned in camps that China claims are "vocational training centers" designed to combat extremism. We speak with independent researcher Adrian Zenz, who did the resea…
(2019-07-26). We Tested Europe's New Lie Detector for Travelers — and Immediately Triggered a False Positive. theintercept.com 
4.5 million euros have been pumped into the virtual policeman project meant to judge the honesty of travelers. An expert calls the technology "not credible."
(2019-07-26). Judge Halts Trump's Asylum Ban That Represents a "Relentless Attack on the Very Idea of Asylum" democracynow.org 
A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily blocked President Trump's plan to bar nearly all migrants from seeking asylum in the United States. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar of California ordered Trump to continue accepting asylum claims, issuing a preliminary injunction against a rule that would block anyone who passes through a third country before arriving in the U.S. from applying for asylum. The rule would effectively stop people from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala from seeking refuge in the United States. The preliminary injunction came just hours after a federal judge in Washington…
(2019-07-26). Ohio Republicans Balked at a Nuclear Bailout, so the Industry Elected New Republicans — and Walked Away With $1.1 Billion. theintercept.com 
A newly elected state legislature, backed by a dark-money effort linked primarily to the nuclear industry, overcame years of opposition to pass the bailout.
(2019-07-26). DR Congo: efforts to control Ebola epidemic continue, UN food relief agency doubles assistance to affected people. un.org With Ebola accelerating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the UN World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Friday that it plans to scale up and double food assistance to people affected by the disease.
(2019-07-26). Is it Time to Nationalize the Fossil Fuel Industry? therealnews.com 
In part 2 of her interview, Democracy Collaborative's Johanna Bozuwa argues that the fastest way for the U.S. to lower greenhouse gas emissions and create a just transition is to buy out the entire fossil fuel industry…
(2019-07-26). The 'Total Anarchy' of Wet Cops. fair.org 
by Josmar Trujillo "Total Anarchy": The headline has changed, but the tweet remains (Twitter, 7/22/19). | The family of Eric Garner, the Staten Island father infamously choked to death by a New York City cop in 2014 (Extra!, 1—2/15), was told last week by the Justice Department that charges would not be brought against that officer. Family members and activists responded with fury, mostly aimed at Mayor Bill de Blasio, whose refusal to fire the officer, Daniel Pantaleo, allo…
(2019-07-25). "A Victory for the People of Puerto Rico": Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Resigns Following Mass Protests. democracynow.org 
Celebrations were held throughout the night in Puerto Rico after Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced he would resign, following 12 days of mass protests. This came two days after more than 500,000 Puerto Ricans took to the streets in one of the largest protests in Puerto Rico's history. The protests began after Puerto Rico's Center for Investigative Journalism published close to 900 pages of shocking text messages between Rosselló, staffers and advisers. The group chat messages were riddled with misogyny, homophobia, profanity and violence. Some of the messages mocked victims of Hurricane Maria and joked about sh…
(2019-07-25). Trump openly terrorizes Central American migrants, whereas Democrats did it quietly. thegrayzone.com Roberto Lovato argues that while Trump's racist anti-immigrant rhetoric is unprecedented, US cruelty towards Central American refugees is longstanding, and…
(2019-07-25). Ryan Grim: Tom Perez Was Elected Head of DNC Thanks to a "Silent Coup" in Puerto Rico in 2017. democracynow.org 
As Puerto Ricans celebrate the imminent departure of disgraced Governor Ricardo Rosselló, we speak with Intercept reporter Ryan Grim about how Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez benefited from what's been described as a "coup" within the Democratic Party in Puerto Rico. In his recent book, Grim revealed pro-statehood politicians—including some Republicans—quietly took over the Puerto Rico Democrats in 2017 and then offered full support for Perez in exchange for his support for statehood. This helped give Perez enough delegates to beat Keith Ellison in the race to head the DNC.
(2019-07-25). Robert Mueller Testimony Disappoints Democrats Who Bet on Special Counsel to Help Sink Trump. democracynow.org 
Special counsel Robert Mueller gave his much-anticipated testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday, where he spoke for the first time about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections. Over the 7-hour hearing, Mueller stressed to the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees that despite Donald Trump's claims, he had not exonerated the president of obstruction of justice. Mueller's report was handed in 124 days ago, but only a redacted version was made available to the public. Ahead of Mueller's testimony, the Justice Department warned Mueller in a letter to "remain within the bound…
(2019-07-25). How to Get Children Out of Cages. progressive.org The evidence is consistent, and damning—children are being hurt. We don't have to agree on the outcome in order to do the right thing.
(2019-07-25). Protests Erupt in London as Boris Johnson Is Sworn In as New Prime Minister, Promising Hard Brexit. democracynow.org 
Boris Johnson was sworn in as the new British prime minister Wednesday, pledging to deliver a swift Brexit and spending his first full day in office Thursday packing his Cabinet with hard-line Brexiteers. His election was the first time that a party's membership directly chose the prime minister. The membership of the Conservative Party who voted for Johnson represents less than 1% of the British population. Johnson, who previously served as mayor of London and foreign secretary, replaces outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May. Boris Johnson is a highly contentious figure in the United Kingdom who has built his care…
(2019-07-25). Headlines for July 25, 2019. democracynow.org Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Resigns Amid Mass Protests, Trump Vetoes Pave Way for U.S. Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Robert Mueller Tells Congress His Report Did Not Exonerate Trump, Federal Court Puts Trump's Asylum Ban on Hold, Federal Regulators Fine Facebook $5 Billion for Massive Privacy Breaches, New U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Downplays Threat of Hard Brexit, Thousands Protest as Boris Johnson Begins Term as British Prime Minister, North Korea Test-Fires Missiles Ahead of U.S.-South Korea War Games, House Lawmakers Approve Resolution Opposing Boycotts of Israel, China's Military Warns It…
(2019-07-25). New York Blackout Prompts Call for Publicly Owned Energy. therealnews.com 
Energy mismanagement in New York City and California has sparked questions about their ownership models. Democracy Collaborative's Johanna Bozuwa says making utilities public would help foster democracy and fight the climate crisis…
(2019-07-24). Media Can't Quit 'Trump Supporters Support Trump' Stories. fair.org As we hurtle into coverage of a presidential election that is still over a year away, media have returned to their timeworn tradition of going to rural, white communities to take the pulse of the nation (FAIR.org, 5/20/19). | Under the web headline "These Michigan Voters Show How Trump's 'Go Back' Attack May Help Him," the New York Times ( 7/22/19) ventured to a Trump stronghold in Michigan to bring readers the front-page…
(2019-07-24). The Young Lords: Exploring the Legacy of the Radical Puerto Rican Activist Group 50 Years Later. democracynow.org 
Fifty years ago this week, a group of young radical Puerto Ricans took to the streets of New York City to announce the formation of the New York chapter of the Young Lords. Formed in the same radical tradition of the Black Panther Party, the activists soon became a force in the community that inspired people around the nation. The Young Lords occupied churches and hospitals to offer services to the community, and educated people about Puerto Rican culture and history. They called for self-determination for all Puerto Ricans, independence for the island of Puerto Rico, community control of institutions and land, f…
(2019-07-24). Climate Change Is Impacting Every Aspect of Modern Life, But the Press Fails to "Connect the Dots" democracynow.org 
July is slated to become the hottest month in recorded history, as extreme weather fueled by global warming wreaks havoc across the globe, from extreme heat waves in Europe and the U.S. to deadly monsoon flooding in South Asia. Severe rains have killed at least 660 people across India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan in a monsoon that is expected to continue throughout the week. A record heat wave is hitting Europe for the second time this summer, with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam all at risk of hitting all-time high temperatures, and Spain facing the threat of severe fires. We speak with climate scientist Michae…
(2019-07-24). Puerto Rico Enters Uncharted Territory as Ricardo Rosselló Prepares to Resign as Governor. democracynow.org 
Facing mass civil unrest and a growing protest movement, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló is expected to resign today. El Nuevo Día first reported the news late Tuesday night. Rosselló has faced nearly two weeks of demonstrations—each one larger than the last—demanding he step down, following a massive leak revealing sexist, homophobic and violent text messages exchanged between the governor and government officials, in which he mocked victims of Hurricane Maria and joked about shooting San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz. We speak with Democracy Now! co-host Juan González on the significance of Ros…
(2019-07-24). What Do Black Voters Want? NYT's Edsall Says It's What 'Conservative' Democrats Want. fair.org "The Democratic Party," a new column by Thomas Edsall ( 7/24/19) declares, "Is Actually Three Parties." | Fascinating! Tell us more, New York Times columnist on "politics, demographics and inequality." | Well, based on data from a CBS poll of "battleground states," there are "three roughly equal groups": Democrats who call themselves "very liberal," Democrats who call themselves "somewhat liberal," and Democrats who call themselves "moderate" or "conservative." | That's it—those are the "three parties" that the Democr…
(2019-07-24). Joe Biden's New Foreign Policy Adviser Supported Iraq War and Dubbed Edward Snowden a "Traitor" theintercept.com Nicholas Burns worked under presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush before leaving public service and becoming a lobbyist.
(2019-07-24). 'Deadly environment' plus 'political and social' obstacles hinder Ebola fight in DR Congo, Security Council hears. un.org The problems of eradicating Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are not only medical, but also linked "to a variety of political and social factors", the head of the UN mission in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.
(2019-07-24). Successful elections and 'political dialogues' push democracy forward in West Africa and the Sahel. un.org Progress has been made in consolidating democracy in West Africa and the Sahel, according to the United Nation's Special Representative in the region on Wednesday, who cited successful elections and "political dialogues" as part of the advances made.
(2019-07-24). Key Moments From Robert Mueller's Congressional Testimony. theintercept.com Robert Mueller, the former special counsel, testified on Wednesday morning to the House Judiciary Committee and on Wednesday afternoon to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, and President Donald Trump's efforts to obstruct that inquiry. Updates on key moments in the hearings appear below. | Did Mueller's Replies to Rep. Adam Schiff Provide Enough Cover for Democrats to Impeach Trump?: | At the…
(2019-07-24). Headlines for July 24, 2019. democracynow.org Robert Mueller Testifies Before Congress, Trump Rails Against Squad, Mueller Report in Speech to Teenagers, Disgraced Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló Expected to Step Down, ORR Says Unaccompanied Migrant Children Could Be Detained for Years, Immigration Agents Detain Texas Teen for 3+ Weeks Despite Being a U.S. Citizen, Tennessee Community Blocks ICE from Taking Neighbor by Forming Human Chain, Trump Threatens Guatemala with Tariffs and Other Penalties After Failure of Immigration Deal, DOJ Pursues Antitrust Probe into Big Tech, Reports: FTC to Accuse Facebook of Misleading Consumers on Personal Data Use, F…
(2019-07-24). Airline Caterers Authorize Strike Action, Supported by Presidential Candidates. therealnews.com 
Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal, Sherrod Brown, and Mayor Bill DeBlasio, among others, all came out to the DC National Airport to express their support for airline food workers, who intend to strike for higher wages and health care…
(2019-07-23). How "Ricky Leaks" Exposed Puerto Rico's Governor and Sparked a Movement to Oust Him. democracynow.org 
Half a million people took to the streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Monday in a historic protest, more than a week after the Center for Investigative Journalism in Puerto Rico published 889 pages that included violently misogynistic and homophobic online chats between Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rosselló and other government officials. The leaked documents revealed Rosselló had mocked victims of Hurricane Maria and joked about shooting San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz. It also exposed rampant corruption within the Puerto Rican government. Governor Rosselló and the 11 others implicated in the message scandal…
(2019-07-23). "Ricky Renuncia": Half a Million Puerto Ricans Flood San Juan Demanding Resignation of Gov. Rosselló. democracynow.org 
An estimated half a million Puerto Ricans took to the streets of San Juan Monday to demand the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló. It was the largest demonstration yet since the massive leak of nearly 900 text messages—many of them graphic and offensive—between Rosselló and some of his closest advisers broke 11 days ago. Protesters blocked a major Puerto Rican highway for hours, chanting "Ricky renuncia!"—"Ricky resign!"—banging on drums and waving Puerto Rican flags. Several businesses and banks closed in solidarity with the national mobilization, with many taking the day off work t…
(2019-07-23). "Sharpening the Knives": iLe of Calle 13 on Recording the Anthem of the Puerto Rico Protests. democracynow.org 
Many of Puerto Rico's most famous performers have been out in the streets in full force this week to show support for the growing movement calling for the immediate resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló. Singers Ricky Martin and Bad Bunny were in the streets of San Juan Monday, along with Grammy-winning artists Residente and iLe of the band Calle 13. They've also joined the protest through song. Last week, Residente, iLe and Bad Bunny released the song "Afilando Los Cuchillos," or "Sharpening the Knives." It quickly became the anthem of the movement. We speak with iLe, who says, "I've been waiting all my life…
(2019-07-23). Headlines for July 23, 2019. democracynow.org Half a Million Puerto Ricans Take Over San Juan Streets to Call for Gov. Rosselló to Resign, Boris Johnson Becomes New British Prime Minister, Trump Admin Expands Deportation Powers, Putting 100,000s of Undocumented Immigrants at Risk, ICE Now Using DNA Testing on Asylum-Seeking Families, DOJ Tells Mueller His Testimony Must "Remain Within Boundaries" of Redacted Report, Trump Says He Can "Wipe Afghanistan Off the Face of the Earth" as He Meets Pakistani PM Imran Khan, Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte Calls for the Death Penalty for Drug Offenders, Syrian Airstrikes Kill At Least 50, Amid Ongoing Violence in Id…
(2019-07-19). The Billionaires v. Bernie. progressive.org The democratic socialist candidate is under attack from the super rich, their corporations, lobbyists, and think tanks. Some are even backing his 2020 Democratic primary rivals.
(2019-07-19). The Real Trouble with Ilhan Omar. progressive.org While others on the left waffle on questions of imperial power and foreign relations, the freshman Democrat takes on American hegemony.
(2019-07-12). Weekend Read: Jim Crow's fingerprints are on Florida's new voting law. splcenter.org Voting is not a privilege but a right that is essential for a healthy, well-functioning democracy.