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Testimony: Pence’s Secret Service Agents Feared for Their Lives on Jan. 6
As Trump egged on the mob, Pence's agents reportedly placed goodbye calls to their families.
As Congress Fails to Act, Pressure Grows on Biden to Declare Climate Emergency
Biden outlined new climate efforts in a speech Wednesday, but stopped short of declaring a national climate emergency.
Jayapal Shares Her Own Abortion Story — and Why Abortion Rights Are Vital
The chair of the House Progressive Caucus explains that people will die as a result of “Roe” being overturned.
Israel Lobby Is Spending Millions to Defeat Progressive Democrats in Primaries
The editor-at-large of Jewish Currents explains how AIPAC is aiming to oust candidates who support Palestinian rights.
Bill McKibben: “Appalling” European Heat Wave Demands Massive Climate Action
The record-breaking temperatures come as Manchin has effectively killed Biden’s Build Back Better climate legislation.
During Biden’s Israel Visit, Palestinians Urge US to Reverse Embassy Plans
Biden reaffirmed his support for Israel despite growing disapproval -- including among members of the Democratic Party.
Former Oath Keeper Testifies That Trump Fueled Extremists’ Actions
“What it was going to be was an armed revolution,” a former spokesperson for the right-wing conspiracy group said.
Sri Lankan Protesters Occupy Homes of President and PM, Demanding Their Ouster
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to formally step down Wednesday and has reportedly tried to flee the country.
US Accused of Whitewashing Israel’s Killing of Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Even mainstream news outlets acknowledge that the Israeli military killed the Palestinian American journalist.
Sri Lanka Is “Grinding to a Halt” Amid Austerity, Prompting Mass Protests
Sri Lanka’s government has forced the closure of all schools and announced plans to cut electricity several hours a day.