Interest in its Natural Resources Is Tearing Libya Apart
Political writer Greg Shupak discusses the failed attempt in Moscow to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Libyan civil war, and the new attempt in Berlin. As Turkey, the UAE, Egypt, and other regional players…
Phase One of US-China Trade Deal Is Mostly Symbolic
President Trump says his just-signed trade deal with China is unprecedented, but it’s mostly symbolic and has little to nothing to offer ordinary Americans, says Jocobin’s Nicole Aschoff. Director/Video Editor: Adam Coley Audio Engineer: Taylor…
North Dakota legislative map illegally disenfranchises Native voters, judge says
North Dakota’s 2021 legislative redistricting plan violates the rights of two Native American tribes because it dilutes their voting strength, a federal judge ruled Friday.U.S. District Chief Judge Peter Welte said the redrawn legislative districts…
3 Arrested for Plans to Incite Violence at ‘Gun Rights’ Rally in Richmond
Three suspected neo-Nazis were arrested, accused of planning to incite violence at the upcoming gun rights rally in Richmond, VA. The state’s capitol is in a state of emergency after finding a pattern of communications…
Trump, family attend funeral for sister Maryanne Trump Barry in New York City
Former President Donald Trump and his family attended the funeral of his sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, at a church in New York City on Friday, The New York Post reported.Barry, a retired judge and assistant…
Desantis, Haley, Ramaswamy, sitting side-by-side, get personal during ‘family discussion’ in Iowa
DES MOINES, IOWA – They’ve traded fire from behind podiums on the Republican presidential debate stage.But White House rivals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former ambassador and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and biotech entrepreneur…
The Barber and the Rev
This is the first in a series of short documentaries exploring Martin Luther King through a different lens. Nelson Malden was King’s barber from the moment King came to Montgomery to just before his assassination….
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at her home in Georgia, according to a statement from the Carter Center on behalf of her grandson, Jason Carter.Rosalynn, 96, and former President Jimmy Carter,…
Bipartisan NAFTA 2.0 Is Still Fatally Flawed
Congress passed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) almost unanimously. It contains improvements over the original NAFTA, but still puts corporate interests over those of ordinary citizens, says Jacobin’s Nicole Aschoff. Director/Video Editor: Adam Coley Audio Engineer:…
Arizona State University cancels event featuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Arizona State University canceled an on-campus event where Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., was going to speak Friday.The event was organized by the Arizona Palestine Network, which is not an on-campus organization at ASU. Tlaib was…
Climate Activists Sound Alarm on Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipelines
Activists say the environmental risks of natural gas drilling are being ignored in the rush to challenge Russia’s control of the European energy market. Producer: Steve Horn Copy Editor: Jocelyn Dombroski Narration: Taya Graham Subscribe…
Speaker Johnson to release over 40,000 hours of Jan 6 footage
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said the House of Representatives will release more than 40,000 hours of footage taken at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, when protesters angry about the 2020 election results stormed…
Michigan Dem says violent pro-Palestinian DNC protest ‘rattled’ her more than Jan. 6 riots
A Democratic congresswoman from Michigan said the violent pro-Palestinian demonstration at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) “rattled” her more than the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., said Thursday the protest frightened her and…
$600M Property Tax Overcharge Is Eroding Detroit’s Black Homeownership
African-American homeowners in Detroit don’t just face lingering damage from the 2008 recession. The city is suffering from a foreclosure crisis after overcharging homeowners $600 million in property taxes. CORRECTION: The estimation that Detroit owns…
Stacey Abrams’ brother-in-law arrested on human trafficking, battery charges
The brother-in-law of former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, a Democrat, has been arrested in Florida on charges of human trafficking, battery and lewd or lascivious touching of a minor, according to the Office of…
The Liars that Led Us to War
Two Iraq war veterans explain why Congress has failed to stop the endless wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and say the United States needs to learn from its imperialist history if anything is going to…
Missouri’s voter ID law is back in court. Here’s a look at what it does
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A trial for a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Missouri’s new photo identification requirement for voters is scheduled to begin Friday. Here is a look at the function of the law…
House Passes War Powers Resolution as Thousands Say ‘No to War with Iran’
Progressive Democrats acknowledge the War Powers Resolutions don’t go far enough to truly prevent Trump from launching war with Iran. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) **
Mexico’s president praises Biden for not building border walls
Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Friday praised President Biden for being the “first president in the United States in recent times who has not built walls.”López Obrador made the remark while meeting with…
Democrat seeks recount in razor-thin Virginia House race
Kimberly Pope Adams, the Democratic candidate in a central Virginia House of Delegates race that remains uncalled by The Associated Press, is seeking a recount.Adams said in a statement Thursday that the election results, which…
Auditors Battle Cops to Protect our First Amendment Rights
Auditors across the country are turning the tables on police surveillance. The Police Accountability Report spoke to an auditor who was arrested to understand how filming cops ultimately preserves our civil rights. Please join Taya…
North Carolina mayoral race decided by coin toss
A coin flip on Friday decided who would become mayor of a south-central North Carolina city when the two leading candidates were tied after all the ballots were tallied.Robert Burns and Bob Yanacsek each received…
The Cruelty of U.S. Justice System Exposed in A Single Video
A 19-year-old girl was punished with 9 months in a men’s jail, for spitting at an officer during a mental health crisis. Her interview is here https://youtu.be/7BOGY4g4hkc The viral video reveals the extreme treatment she…
Trump to remain on Colorado ballot after judge rejects 14th Amendment challenge to eligibility
Former President Donald Trump’s name will remain on the Colorado 2024 presidential primary ballot, a judge ruled Friday.The decision came following a legal challenge seeking to disqualify Trump from appearing on the ballot, citing the…
What Really Happened With Venezuela’s Parallel President?
Media reports and the Trump administration presented a very one-sided version of the election of Venezuela’s National Assembly leadership, presenting it as a coup. But who is trying to overthrow whom? Subscribe to our page…
New Jersey to continue offshore wind push despite top contractor’s withdrawal
New Jersey is pushing forward in its bid to source electricity from offshore turbines, despite Danish developer Orsted’s withdrawal from the state.The state’s Board of Public Utilities voted Friday to move forward on a proposed…
Maldives swear in new, pro-Beijing president, who vows removal of Indian troops
Mohamed Muizzu was sworn in Friday as the Maldives’ president, succeeding Ibrahim Solih.Muizzu, a conservative Islamist largely seen as sympathetic to China, defeated Solih in an upset in September’s election.Muizzu vowed upon inauguration that the…
