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Inter Press Service
- Democracy under Attack: Why the World Needs a New UN Special Rapporteur
When tanks rolled through Myanmar’s streets in 2021, civil society groups worldwide sounded the alarm. When Viktor Orbán systematically dismantled Hungary’s free press, democracy ...
- Multi-Year Drought Gives Birth to Extremist Violence, Girls Most Vulnerable
While droughts creep in stealthily, their impacts are often more devastating and far-reaching than any other disaster. Inter-community conflict, extremist violence, and violence and ...
- From Parliaments to the G20: A Call to Champion Women’s Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights
About 21 million adolescent girls get pregnant annually in low- and middle-income countries. Beyond the numbers lie lost futures and deepening cycles of poverty ...
The Guardian
- House Republican hardliners demand big changes to Trump bill as Democrats urge holdouts to vote no on spending package – live
Most vocal critics of president’s tax and spending bill remain opposed as Trump-imposed deadline loomsWhat’s in Trump’s major tax bill?Donald Trump on Tuesday toured “Alligator Alcatraz”, a controversial new migrant detention jail in the remote Florida Everglades, and celebrated the harsh conditions that people sent there would experience.The president was chaperoned by Florida’s hard-right governor, Ron DeSantis, who hailed the tented camp on mosquito-infested land 50 miles west of Miami as an example for other states that supported Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Continue reading...
- How Trump’s big bill will supercharge his deportation campaign by funneling $170bn to Ice
Critics warn the staggering sum dedicated to the agency in the bill will threaten humanitarian protections and disrupt the economyThousands of new immigration enforcement officers. Tens of thousands of new detention beds. New fees on asylum applications. And new construction on the border wall.Donald Trump’s sweeping spending bill would vastly expand the federal government’s immigration enforcement machinery and, if passed by the House, supercharge the president’s plan to carry out what he has vowed will be the largest deportation campaign in US history. Continue reading...
- Kirsten Gillibrand apologizes to Zohran Mamdani over ‘jihad’ claim
New York senator had claimed that Democratic nominee for mayor had made ‘references to global jihad’The New York Democratic senator Kirsten Gillibrand has apologized to Zohran Mamdani, the party nominee for New York City mayor, for comments she made claiming that Mamdani had made “references to global jihad”.“Gillibrand apologized for mischaracterizing Mamdani’s record and for her tone on the call,” according to a readout of a phone call between Gillibrand and Mamdani that was obtained by Politico. Continue reading...
- Trump administration sued for giving Medicaid data to deportation officials
Twenty states say giving immigrants’ health data to DHS broke privacy laws and threatens access to emergency careThe Trump administration violated federal privacy laws when it turned over Medicaid data on millions of enrollees to deportation officials, a group of 20 states allege in a lawsuit.Last month advisers to the secretary of the Department of Heath and Human Services (HHS), Robert F Kennedy Jr, ordered the release of a dataset that includes the private health information of people living in California, Illinois, Washington state and Washington DC to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Continue reading...
- Former January 6 defendant now advising justice department’s ‘weaponization working group’
Jared L Wise, who allegedly called for police to be killed at US Capitol, is now advising on the ‘weaponization’ of federal agenciesUS politics live – latest updatesA former FBI agent who allegedly shouted “kill ’em!” at law enforcement during the January 6 insurrection is now advising a “weaponization working group” in the Trump justice department, a sign of the elevated role rioters are playing since they were granted clemency by the president.Jared L Wise has been named an adviser or counselor to Ed Martin, the advocate for January 6ers who was previously acting as US attorney for Washington DC and is now leading the weaponization working group, the New York Times and ABC News reported on Tuesday. The contours of […]
Ensia
- Journalists, meet climate change
The headlines scream about war, crime, political strife, economic woes. But underlying it all — and more and more often bubbling to the top — is what future historians will likely look back and call the story of this century: Climate change. Recognizing the importance of this pervasive phenomenon, Covering Climate Now, Columbia Journalism Review, the Solutions Journalism Network, The Guardian […]
The Marshall Project
- ‘Hold People Accountable’: Why Mississippi Courts Must Now Produce Public Defense Plans
The state Supreme Court wants to know how local courts provide lawyers, if any, to poor people after their arrest.
Fair Observer
- Feeding the Warfare State: We Lose, the Weapon Makers Win
The US Senate has passed the distinctly misnamed “big beautiful bill.” It is, in fact, one of the ugliest pieces of legislation to come out of Congress in living memory. The House of Representatives passed a previous version on May 22, 2025, which would cut $1.7 trillion, mostly in domestic spending, while providing the top… Continue reading Feeding the Warfare State: We Lose, the Weapon Makers Win The post Feeding the Warfare State: We Lose, the Weapon Makers Win appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Billionaires Line Up to Save New York from Democracy
Do you need something to worry about? With two hot wars involving nuclear powers, one false move, accidental or deliberate, could at any moment set off World War III. This has been the case ever since late 2021, when then-US President Joe Biden’s administration decided it might be interesting to see what happens if Russia… Continue reading Billionaires Line Up to Save New York from Democracy The post Billionaires Line Up to Save New York from Democracy appeared first on Fair Observer.
- What Can Netanyahu Learn from Sun Tzu’s “Golden Bridge”?
The international opprobrium Israel faced before its intensified military offensive in Gaza has now overshadowed the strategic victories it achieved in the early months of the conflict. Western sympathies, which often leaned toward affirming Israel’s right to self-defense, have receded in light of the unmitigated humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. In this environment, where Israel… Continue reading What Can Netanyahu Learn from Sun Tzu’s “Golden Bridge”? The post What Can Netanyahu Learn from Sun Tzu’s “Golden Bridge”? appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- The lights of Flushing
A cherished local tradition keeps memories of the departed alight in this tiny village on England’s southwest coast - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Truthout
- The Supreme Court Delayed a Ruling That Could Shape Voting Rights Across the US
The court’s choice to punt a key redistricting case signals trouble for the future of the Voting Rights Act.
- TX Families Sue to Stop Ten Commandments Requirement in Public School Classrooms
The co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation says Texas has no right to dictate how or whether kids worship.
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down State’s 1849 Abortion Ban
While the court just affirmed the right to abortion in the state, access to such care remains at risk.
ProPublica
- Trump’s First EPA Promised to Crack Down on Forever Chemicals. His Second EPA Is Pulling Back.
by Anna Clark ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as […]
- Inside Elon Musk’s Stellar Year at the Texas Capitol
by Lauren McGaughy, The Texas Newsroom ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is […]
- These 5 Charts Show How Hotels Became New York’s Response to Homelessness
by Spencer Norris, New York Focus, and Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, graphics by Lucas Waldron, ProPublica This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with New York […]
Unicorn Riot
- New Conviction Integrity Unit Agrees to Review Mahdi Ali’s Case
Minneapolis, MN — After fifteen and a half years in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit, a fresh burst of hope has worked its way into the cell of Mahdi Ali. His legal team has filed an application with Hennepin County’s new… The post New Conviction Integrity Unit Agrees to Review Mahdi Ali’s Case appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- Trump Flip-Flopped on U.S. Steel Deal After Lobbying Blitz by His Top Bundlers
Despite repeatedly saying he opposed Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel, President Trump reversed his stance following pressure from lobbyists who raised millions for his re-election.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2025-07-02 Wednesday
Headlines for July 02, 2025; “Not a Done Deal”: After Senate Passes “Big, Ugly Bill,” Progressives Fight to Stop It in the House; GOP Budget Bill Would Make ICE “Largest Federal Law Enforcement Agency in the History of the Nation”; “Alligator Alcatraz”: Florida Activists Resist Everglades Migrant Jail as ICE Deaths Rise in U.S.; “Arrest Now, Ask Questions Later”: Why Did L.A. ICE Agents Arrest and Jail U.S. Citizen Andrea Velez?
Latino USA
- How I Got Sucked Into Latina Trad Wife TikTok
Editor’s Note: This is part of a special three-episode collaboration with Imperfect Paradise. After months of having deleted TikTok off... The post How I Got Sucked Into Latina Trad Wife TikTok appeared first on Latino USA.
- Getting Lost in Latina Trad Wife TikTok
Editor’s Note: This is the first episode in a special three-episode collaboration with Imperfect Paradise. During a flurry of election-related... The post Getting Lost in Latina Trad Wife TikTok appeared first on Latino USA.
- ‘The Padilla Incident’ and Trump’s Escalation Against Free Speech
California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference on June 12. We’ve seen the Trump administration go... The post ‘The Padilla Incident’ and Trump’s Escalation Against Free Speech appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- A Decade After a Lead Crisis, Flint Has At Last Replaced Its Pipes
A decade after Flint, Michigan, was beset by widespread lead contamination, officials confirmed the city has replaced its lead pipes, as ordered by a federal court.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
- Lockdowns, Violence, and “Barbaric Conditions” in a Federal Jail Known for its Famous Detainees
Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center often makes news for the celebrities detained there, but hundreds of other people at the jail face inhumane conditions. The post Lockdowns, Violence, and “Barbaric Conditions” in a Federal Jail Known for its Famous Detainees appeared first on The Appeal.
- A 68-year-old Grandfather Died in ICE’s Custody. His Family Seeks Answers.
Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado was healthy when he entered Lowndes County Jail. He died while en route to ICE’s Stewart Detention Center less than four weeks later, leaving his family in shock. The post A 68-year-old Grandfather Died in ICE’s Custody. His Family Seeks Answers. appeared first on The Appeal.
WhoWhatWhy
- Musician Uses Moth Flight Data to Compose Piece Warning About Their Decline
PICKS are stories from many sources, selected by our editors or recommended by our readers because they are important, surprising, troubling, enlightening, inspiring, or amusing. They appear on our site and in our daily newsletter. Please send suggested articles, videos, podcasts, etc. to picks@whowhatwhy.org. Musician Uses Moth Flight Data to Compose Piece Warning About Their Decline originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy
Inside Climate News
- In Chicago, a Landmark Environmental Justice Bill Inches Toward Passage
CHICAGO—Cheryl Johnson’s perspective on the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance is that it’s been a long time coming. It’s not just the two years that community groups collaborated with the city’s revived Department of Environment to craft the environmental justice ordinance, but also the four decades that she has been doing the work that her
- Wastewater Treatment Plants Channel ‘Forever Chemicals’ Into Waterways Nationwide
Harmful “forever chemicals” flow from wastewater treatment plants into surface water across the U.S., according to a new report by a clean-water advocacy group. Weekslong sampling by the Waterkeeper Alliance both upstream and downstream of 22 wastewater treatment facilities in 19 states saw total per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) concentrations increase in 95 percent of
Grist
- How plants could help us detect, and even destroy, dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
Tools to address PFAS pollution are limited. Here's what researchers are learning about how these chemicals travel through the environment — and what farmers and landowners can do about it.
- As nations lag on climate action, their cities are stepping up. Here’s proof.
A new report documents how cities around the world are becoming more liveable and sustainable in the face of climate change.
- Senate Republicans just voted to dismantle America’s only climate plan
Critics are calling it "the most anti-environmental bill of all time."
The Conversation
- The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands
The justices ruled that a key preventive health task force has authority because it is appointed by the Health and Human Services secretary. Some experts worry that RFK Jr. could politicize it.
- What damage did the US do to Iran’s nuclear program? Why it’s so hard to know
A scholar of intelligence and strategy explains why battle damage assessments are so challenging – and why the process has become politicized.
- The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business
Uncertainty is the new norm.
- Legal wrangling over estate of Jimmy Buffett turns his widow’s huge inheritance into a cautionary tale
Choosing the right person to manage the assets you leave behind can be just as important as selecting who will inherit your property.
- Philadelphia’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers
Municipal bonds are integral to Philly’s effort to make more affordable housing, but hidden costs and requirements can hurt taxpayers.
The Trace
- As Youth Violence Ticks Up in Philly, These Programs Are Trying to Keep Kids Safe
Kawame Curry knows firsthand what it’s like to get help from organizations focused on keeping children safe. He also knows what’s possible when that doesn’t happen. Curry’s childhood memories are filled with one of his first friends, Terry Cooley. “We would throw rocks, catch frogs, do all these things that kids are supposed to do The post As Youth Violence Ticks Up in Philly, These Programs Are Trying to Keep Kids Safe appeared first on The Trace.
- Ambush-Style Shootings Like the One in Idaho Are Rare, but Not Unheard Of
Two firefighters were killed and a third was injured in an ambush in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on June 29. The perpetrator reportedly lured them to a mountainous area by setting a wildfire and then shot at them when they responded. “This was a total ambush,” Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris said during a news conference. The post Ambush-Style Shootings Like the One in Idaho Are Rare, but Not Unheard Of appeared first on The Trace.
- Major Gun Violence Research Hub Escapes Crippling Funding Cuts
The New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center has secured stable funding for another year after lawmakers rejected a $1 million budget cut proposed by Democratic Governor Phil Murphy. The move comes after The Trace reported that the cut would have wiped out a third of the center’s budget and crippled its operations, including its ability The post Major Gun Violence Research Hub Escapes Crippling Funding Cuts appeared first on The Trace.
Quanta Magazine
- Physicists Start To Pin Down How Stars Forge Heavy Atoms
The precursors of heavy elements might arise in the plasma underbellies of swollen stars or in smoldering stellar corpses. They definitely exist in East Lansing, Michigan. The post Physicists Start To Pin Down How Stars Forge Heavy Atoms first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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