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Democracy Now!
- Can Gulf States Rely on U.S. Security Guarantees? How the War Empowers Iran & Remakes the Region
As Iran destroyed energy facilities and infrastructure in all six of its Persian Gulf neighbors and blocks their shipments of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf states — Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates — are reevaluating their strategic alliances with the United States. We speak to Yasmine Farouk, the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula project director at the International Crisis Group, about where else the Arab Gulf is looking toward in Asia and Europe to diversify its defense relationships, and what exactly the war has put at risk in the region. “Let’s remember the ceasefire came at a moment when energy infrastructures, desalination, power plants, nuclear plants could have been in the […]
- "The War Is Turning Iran Into a Major World Power": U. of Chicago Professor Robert Pape
Will Iran join China, Russia and the United States as a fourth major power on the world stage? Iran’s resilience in the face of the U.S.-Israeli war is already shifting the global balance of power, says American political scientist Robert Pape. “What you are seeing with Iran is that its geography, in combination with a level of drone technology that we simply cannot destroy,” is demonstrating to other countries that they may not have to stay beholden to U.S. hegemony. “What makes us think we’re really going to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear power in the next six months or a year?” asks Pape. “Iran is far stronger than it was just 40 days ago. It is in control of 20% of the world’s oil. It is now an emerging fourth center […]
- 10 Minutes, 100 Airstrikes: Israel Rejects Ceasefire for Lebanon, Kills 250+ in Massive Attack
On April 8, less than one day after the Trump administration agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, Israel struck Lebanon in its heaviest and deadliest attack on the country since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began. At least 250 deaths have been reported. Israeli and U.S. authorities are insisting that the ceasefire proposal did not include Lebanon, where Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah. Iran and Pakistan, which brokered the deal, say the agreed-upon pause in hostilities applied to both countries. Since Israel’s genocide of Gaza, “the silence of states and the continued flow of weapons has only emboldened Israel,” says Beirut-based Human Rights Watch researcher Ramzi Kaiss. “The response from the international […]
- Headlines for April 9, 2026
Israel Launches Devastating Attacks on Lebanon, Killing Over 250 and Imperiling Iran Ceasefire Deal, Trump Says U.S. Troops Will Remain in Mideast Until U.S. Reaches ”REAL AGREEMENT” with Iran, Israeli Drone Strike Kills Al Jazeera Correspondent Mohammed Wishah in Gaza City, “We Are Losing Our Humanity in War”: U.N. Told Over 1,000 Humanitarians Have Been Killed in 3 Years, Protesters Outside NYC Comptroller’s Office Demand Divestment of Pension Funds from Israeli Bonds, Trump Threatens to Pull Out of NATO After Meeting with Secretary General, Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Georgia Voters Elect Republican Clay Fuller to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, Federal Prosecutors […]
- "Steal This Story, Please!": Documentary on Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! in Theaters April 10
Amy Goodman, along with co-host Juan González and Pacifica Radio, launched Democracy Now! on WBAI 30 years ago as the only daily election show in public broadcasting. It grew from nine community radio stations to television, as well, the week of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. There’s a new documentary about Amy and Democracy Now! called Steal This Story, Please! We speak with the film’s Oscar-nominated directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin. Their previous films include Citizen Koch and Trouble the Water. The film’s executive producers include Jane Fonda, Rosario Dawson and Tom Morello. The documentary has won over a dozen audience favorite and jury prizes at major film festivals around the country and will be screened in theaters […]
Fair Observer
- The Brave New War Machine: How a Clique of Unhinged Techno-Optimists Is Putting Humanity at Risk
“I love the idea of getting a drone and having light fentanyl-laced urine spraying on analysts that tried to screw us,” said Alex Karp, CEO of the emerging military tech firm Palantir. Far from an offhand outburst, his statement reflects a broader ethos taking hold in Silicon Valley’s military-tech sector, one that treats coercion as… Continue reading The Brave New War Machine: How a Clique of Unhinged Techno-Optimists Is Putting Humanity at Risk The post The Brave New War Machine: How a Clique of Unhinged Techno-Optimists Is Putting Humanity at Risk appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Why Don’t Chinese Students Integrate More?
Today, if you open up Reddit and happen to be interested in higher education and international students, you will almost certainly come across the typical question: Why don’t Chinese students integrate more? When you start browsing the answers, many attribute this to language barriers, as Chinese students have few opportunities to speak English when they… Continue reading Why Don’t Chinese Students Integrate More? The post Why Don’t Chinese Students Integrate More? appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Would Michael Jackson Have Survived in the #MeToo Era?
Non omnia quae mortua sunt, mortua manent — not all that is dead remains dead. Michael Jackson died in 2009, steeped in debt. But he certainly didn’t remain dead; a reinvigorated Jackson was restored to life. His record sales spiked, a movie deal was done and, within a year, Jackson made $275 million — more… Continue reading Would Michael Jackson Have Survived in the #MeToo Era? The post Would Michael Jackson Have Survived in the #MeToo Era? appeared first on Fair Observer.
Anthropocene
- Will high gas prices lower carbon emissions?
The answer has been ‘no’ in the past. It may finally be ‘yes.’
- Hawaii pioneers turning plastic waste into pavement
Could pavement made with recycled plastic waste shed tiny microplastics? Researchers found that the risk is minimal, pointing to an effective way to keep plastic pollution out of the marine environment.
Black Agenda Report
- Black Agenda Radio April 10, 2026
In this week’s segment we hear about Cuba, the challenges of Caribbean unity, and resistance to U.S. efforts to destroy the revolution. But we begin with Iran and discuss how its defense capabilities thwarted US regime change plans, and how the Trump administration undermines its own military […]
- Iran's Resistance Exposes U.S. Weakness
Iran is a more formidable foe than the US anticipated. The U.S. goal of regime change failed because of Iran's military power and determination to defend itself. In Washington the "Secretary of War" denies promotions to Black and female generals and dismisses staff who oppose his plans. Professor […]
- The Cuban Revolution Survives U.S. Aggression
The United States has attempted to defeat the Cuban revolution from its earliest days and for more than 60 years has embarked on sabotage, economic coercive measures, and now a three-month long embargo on oil deliveries which was only recently broken by Russia. We’re joined by Professor Isaac […]
The Guardian
- Calls mount for California governor candidate Eric Swalwell to quit after multiple women accuse him of sexual assault – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Pressure on Swalwell to drop California governor bid amid sexual assault claimsSign up for the Breaking News US emailOn Truth Social, Donald Trump issued a cryptic message this morning that appeared to be in reference to the upcoming negotiations in Islamabad, but remains unclear.“WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL RESET!!!” he wrote. Continue reading...
- Pressure on Swalwell to drop California governor bid amid sexual assault claims
Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNNCalifornia gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is facing escalating pressure to drop out of the race following an allegation of sexual assault and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.The San Francisco Chronicle published on Friday an account of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Swalwell on two separate occasions. Continue reading...
- Trump news at a glance: Epstein survivors have words for Melania Trump after surprise statement
More than a dozen survivors accuse first lady of ‘shifting the burden’ on to them after she called on Congress to hold public hearings – key US politics stories from Friday 10 AprilMore than a dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have accused Melania Trump of “shifting the burden” on to them after she called on Congress to hold public hearings with victims of Epstein’s abuse.“Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have already shown extraordinary courage by coming forward, filing reports, and giving testimony,” said a group of 13 people and the brother and sister of the late Virginia Giuffre, who was one of the most vocal Epstein accusers, in a statement. “Asking more of them now is a deflection of responsibility not […]
- Former New York City mayor Eric Adams obtains Albanian citizenship
Adams was granted citizenship and a passport from Balkan country by a special decree from the republic’s presidentEric Adams has obtained citizenship and a passport from Albania, the Balkan country which received effusive compliments from the former New York City mayor during a visit there relatively recently.The Albania Daily News first reported on Friday that Adams had requested both and was granted them by a special decree from the republic’s president, Bajram Begaj. A spokesperson for Adams then confirmed that development in a statement distributed to the news media, and it was evidently chronicled in Albania’s official government journal. Continue reading...
- Kamala Harris ‘thinking about’ running for president again in 2028
Former vice-president teases White House bid while Pete Buttigieg also suggests he may launch campaignUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailKamala Harris said she is “thinking about” running in the 2028 presidential election.“I might, I might. I’m thinking about it,” the former vice-president and 2024 candidate told the crowd at a gathering of the National Action Network (NAN), a civil rights organization founded by Al Sharpton, on Friday in New York City. Continue reading...
The Marshall Project
- ICE Has Detained 6,200+ Kids in Trump’s Second Term, Up 10x Since Biden Left Office
Advocates warn trauma from detentions will cause kids lifelong damage.
Aeon
- Patterns without desires
The art expert is the fulcrum of all value and significance in the museum and auction world. Could AI supplant them?- by Noah CharneyRead on Aeon
Unicorn Riot
- The American War in Laos Still Claiming Victims 50 Years Later
In a remote village in the mountains of Xieng Khouang province in northern Laos a small temple is under construction. Its concrete walls are unpainted, and window and door frames sit unfinished. Inside the temple rests a 500-year-old golden Buddha statue, flanked by two columns… The post The American War in Laos Still Claiming Victims 50 Years Later appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
The Conversation
- Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel
Going to the Moon isn’t just about science. Novelist Jules Verne predicted some of the societal ramifications modern lunar missions are creating today.
- US ceasefire with Iran: What’s next? A former diplomat explains 3 possible scenarios
Both countries seem tired of the costs of war and ongoing risks, but successful negotiations will have to overcome deep distrust by both sides.
- In his efforts to remake federal architecture, Trump repudiates the ‘republican ideals’ that have long informed it
US presidents haven’t usually sought to impress their own architectural tastes – much less their names while in office – on national monuments.
- As a philosopher, I’m convinced that Trump isn’t lying − he’s doing something worse
Donald Trump’s false claims about the Iran War, Epstein files, tariffs and inflation have left some supporters who have traditionally believed all he says feeling duped and abandoned. Why now?
- I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun
A newly identified meteor shower reveals that intense heat is fragmenting a previously unknown asteroid as it passes too close to the Sun.
Inter Press Service
- Will Sierra Leone’s Democracy Make Room for Persons with Disabilities?
As Sierra Leone prepares for its next national election in 2028, political parties across the country have begun setting strategies and preparing to select their candidates. However, persons with disabilities say they remain poorly represented and are calling on political parties to nominate them as candidates ahead of the election. Samuel Alpha Sesay, a person
- Unexpected Ally Stepping Up Against Sexual Assault in Kenyan Slums: Landlord Standfirst
Trigger warning: This article discusses child rape. Their quiet latent power comes from being ever-present eyes and ears on the ground. As they move around their compounds, collecting rent and checking on anywhere from 10 to 20 houses occupied by as many as 200 people, they see and hear things. They say not everyone knows
- Nations pledge $3.9bn to Global Environment Facility as Race to Meet 2030 Goals Tightens
This replenishment sends a clear message: the world is not giving up on nature even in a time of competing priorities. Our donor countries have risen to the challenge and made bold commitments towards a more positive future for the planet. - Claude Gascon, Interim CEO and Chairperson of the GEF
Sludge
- AI Super PACs Are Unleashing Millions to Tilt Primaries in Their Favor
So far, the industry groups have won nearly all the races they’ve thrown their money at, helping to advance allies who could help shape AI legislation in the next Congress.
Yale Environment 360
- A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Is Coming into View
Scientists have uncovered a "blind spot" in the research on rising seas, revealing that tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are at risk of inundation. Across much of the world, sea levels are higher than previously assumed and land is sinking faster.Read more on E360 →
Inside Climate News
- Texas Data Center Developers Play Offense on Water, Claiming Huge Cuts in Usage
As Texas confronts decades of water mismanagement and growing demands for electricity from data centers, the state’s top utility regulator, Public Utility Commission Chairman Thomas Gleeson, told a state House committee on Thursday that it’s critical to have a clear picture of how much water data centers use. His testimony came as data center developers
- As the Alabama Legislature Adjourns, Environmentalists See a Silver Lining
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Despite setbacks and some significant legislative defeats, Alabama environmentalists’ biggest takeaway from the 2026 legislative session is that growing citizen opposition to weak regulation and high energy prices has put real pressure on elected officials and begun to change the political landscape, slowly but surely. “This legislative session was one of the most intense
Amnesty International
Grist
- How the Trump administration’s climate math doesn’t add up
There's an old argument that protecting the environment hurts the economy. It's wrong for a lot of reasons.
- The skylines of the future will be made of wood
Laminated timber is more environmentally friendly than steel, and perfectly safe for constructing tall buildings.
- In Nebraska, wildfires are turning cattle ranching into a tricky business
Nearly a million acres in the state have burned this year. One expert calls it ‘a new kind of wildfire era.’
Truthout
- Close Political Ties to Trump Are Becoming Increasingly Toxic in Europe
Even far-right governments like Italy’s find it more difficult to show Trump support, scholar Nathalie Tocci says.
- Judge’s Order for “Alligator Alcatraz” May Shape Legal Access at Other ICE Jails
Constitutionally guaranteed rights to consult an attorney can make a huge difference in whether someone gets deported.
- Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt
Rather than calling for impeachment, Schumer criticized Trump for what he said was worsening Iran’s “nuclear ambition.”
Labor Notes
- A Lack of Democracy in the United Farm Workers Gave Chavez Immunity
In 2011 Frank Bardacke published an 800-page history of the Farm Workers union: Trampling Out the Vintage: Cesar Chavez and the Two Souls of the United Farm Workers. It opened many eyes to the reasons the UFW became a shadow of its former self. Bardacke starts the book with an epigraph, a quote from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar: “O what a fall was there, my countrymen! Then I, and you, and all of us fell down...”
The World – PRI
- UK and Norway monitor Russian spy submarines in North Sea
The UK’s Defense Secretary John Healey said Thursday that a Royal Navy ship and aircraft were involved in tracking Russian submarines in the North Sea. The Kremlin responded saying it had the right to defend itself from “piracy.” Since December, the UK and Norway have participated in joint operations in the North Sea to monitor Russian movements in the water. The World’s Host Carolyn […]
- Recycling electric windmill blades
Most blades of giant wind turbines are made of metal, and easy to melt down and reuse. But the blades are mostly fiberglass and resin, materials normally buried underground. Until now. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Navarra, Spain, on a company helping to create a circular wind energy economy.
- Fear in Indonesia that the military is getting too involved in public life
It's been almost 30 years since Indonesia set out on its path to democracy. But concerns are now growing that authoritarian tactics to squash basic rights are returning to the country, given increasing threats made against activists, influencers and journalists. It was an acid attack late last year that really brought this into focus, as Dave Grunebaum reports.
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