Protesters gather to demand an arms embargo on Israel, an end to repression and genocide in Gaza, and the release of all the arrested students, on April 12, 2025, in Chicago. (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images) “Young Americans have made their voices clear,” said the national president of… Continue reading
A Starbucks barista prepares coffee at a store in Park City, Utah on January 24, 2025. The pay ratio between the company’s CEO compensation and the average worker’s pay hit 6,666-to-1 in 2024. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Vox Media) “At a time when many American workers are struggling… Continue reading
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Not to be confused with Mustafa Barghouti. Marwan Barghouti Barghouti in 2001 Member of the Palestinian Legislative Council Incumbent Assumed office1996 Personal details Born 6 June 1959 (age 66)Kobar, Jordanian-occupied West Bank Political party Fatah (before 2005, 2006–present)Al-Mustaqbal (2005–2006) Spouse Fadwa Barghouti Children 4 Marwan Barghouti (also transliterated al-Barghuthi; Arabic: مروان البرغوثي; born 6 June 1959)… Continue reading
By Shea Dawson|4 days ago (9now.nine.com) In death, Jeffrey Epstein has managed to do something no one else has been able to – drive a wedge between Donald Trump and his loyal base. Releasing the so-called “Epstein files” was one of the campaign promises that resonated most with Donald Trump’s supporters. … Continue reading
By Rory Carroll and Lisa Richwine August 18, 2025 (Reuters.com) Video: https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.715.0_en.html#fid=goog_9759602 BEVERLY HILLS, California, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Director Spike Lee’s multi-part documentary series for ESPN Films about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who sparked a national debate when he protested racial injustice nearly a decade ago, will not be released, the… Continue reading
Chaos erupted after ICE arrested an asylum-seeker at the courthouse by MARGARET KADIFA and JOE RIVANO BARROS August 20, 2025 (MissionLocal.org) Read Mission Local often? Help grow our newsroom, joining the hundreds of San Franciscans who support us by giving below. Donate today! Federal immigration agents pepper-sprayed protesters and a reporter in San Francisco… Continue reading
The “Pacific Circuit” author and host of KQED’s Forum is preoccupied with inequity in Oakland. And he’s about to launch a community space that he hopes will become a beacon of resilience. by Ashley McBride Aug. 20, 2025 (Oaklandside.com) Help us tell the Oakland stories that matter to you and your… Continue reading
Progressive Democrats of America Aug 18, 2025 We at PDA know that Americans, on balance, want to live in a progressive society – one with equal rights for all, world-class universal social services, and a prosperous middle class, so large that it holds the lion’s share of the aggregate wealth… Continue reading
[“What are some of the things a really great president would do at this moment in U.S. history?”] Google AI Overview A “great president” in the United States today, in August 2025, would likely focus on several critical issues and demonstrate specific leadership qualities, given the current domestic and international… Continue reading
