Criminal Justice Klaus Marre 07/10/26 (whowhatwhy.org) Government agents gunned down yet another person on the streets of an American city. If Republicans had shown any interest in holding ICE to account, or at least to higher law enforcement standards, he might still be alive. The killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in… Continue reading
Democracy Now! Jul 10, 2026 Latest Shows Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-de… As a rose-tinted wave of progressives and democratic socialists win Democratic primaries across the United States, we take a look at two of the organizations behind this recent slate of successful electoral campaigns: the Democratic Socialists of America and… Continue reading
Posted in The Battle for Free Speech Few countries in the world have fought disinformation as actively as Brazil. Now, the United States is pushing to roll it back in the name of US-style “free speech.” by Michael Fox July 9, 2026 (therealnews.com) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers… Continue reading
Posted inPolitics and Movements: US “We don’t expect the truth from the Department of Justice or from the FBI,” said the president of a legal group advocating for the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. “We expect a whitewash.” by Stephen Prager July 9, 2026 (therealnews.com) Ronaldo Salgado, son of Lorenzo Salgado,… Continue reading
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani lights the Empire State Building in celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust) “If you can sign up with one click, you can cancel with one click,” said New… Continue reading
Election Assistance Commission officials Thomas Hicks and Christy McCormick appeared at a House hearing on May 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) “This move undermines the integrity of nonpartisan election administration,” said Arizona’s secretary of state. Jake Johnson Jul 10, 2026 (CommonDreams.org) US President Donald Trump late Thursday… Continue reading
By J.D. Morris, Aldo Toledo, Staff Writers July 9, 2026 Gift Article (SFChronicle.com) Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, pictured above, said Mayor Daniel Lurie, working with Supervisor Connie Chan, is delaying the proposal he hoped would be on the November ballot. Scott Strazzante/S.F. Chronicle San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood said Thursday that a major piece… Continue reading
Jul 8, 2026 –News (Axiox.com) San Francisco voters will decide this November whether the city should take the first step toward creating what could become the first city-run public bank in the nation. Why it matters: Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and green infrastructure — projects that… Continue reading
Democrats in Maine and nationally are racing to find a new Senate nominee in the state’s crucial race after Graham Platner suspended his bid Wednesday night in the wake of a rape allegation that prompted his most prominent backers to abandon him. Democrats will need to act quickly: Maine state… Continue reading
By Madilynne Medina, News ReporterJuly 8, 2026 (SFGate.com) Manny Yekutiel and presidential candidate Tom Steyer during Steyer’s appearance at Manny’s in San Francisco on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.Scott Strazzante/SF Chronicle via Getty Images Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs help,… Continue reading
