Government officials told The Intercept the War Department’s latest civilian casualty report was “sickening” and a “joke.” Nick Turse August 11 2026 (therealnews.com) U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, on July 31, 2026. Photo: Aaron Schwartz/AFP via… Continue reading
Troy Jackson, the Democratic US Senate candidate for Maine, speaks in a photo shared on Facebook by his campaign on August 11, 2026. (Photo by Troy Jackson/Facebook) “They’re scared of a movement that demands Medicare for All, prescription drug coverage, and a government that everyday people can be proud of… Continue reading
People march during a protest after the killing of Renee Nicole Good on January 8, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) One First Amendment advocacy group called the investigation a “disturbing, invasive, and utterly unjustifiable attack on freedom of expression and political dissent.” Julia Conley Aug 13,… Continue reading
Yekutiel defended himself against sexual assault allegations. His opponents attacked his policies. by Io Yeh Gilman August 13, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) The opening question at the District 8 supervisor debate cut right to the chase: “There has been press coverage about a sexual assault allegation from six years ago that a political activist reportedly made… Continue reading
COOPER ON TAP (Prospect.org) August 12, 2026 2018 was a historic blowout for the Dems. This year, primary turnout is much higher. It was a mixed bag for the left in Tuesday’s primary elections. In Wisconsin, DSA candidate Francesca Hong, who was far ahead in the polls and expected to… Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Movements: US The media is propping up “centrist” analysts warning voters that the progressive and democratic socialist candidates winning elections are “unelectable.” But they’re not disclosing that those analysts are funded by billionaires and mega-corporations. by Adam Johnson August 12, 2026 (therealnews.com) Matt Bennett, Jonathan Cowan, and… Continue reading
By Adrienne Fong Not back posting on a regular basis. RESOURCES: UPDATES WITH BAY RESISTANCE and get plugged to actions you can support, text “Resist” to 888-850-0928 GI HOTLINE (877) 477-4497 Center On Conscience and War: 800-379-2679 (toll free) In Washington DC – Share these numbers to people who know active duty service members… Continue reading
Voters cast their ballots at South Oldham Middle School on May 19, 2026 in Crestwood, Kentucky. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) Trump is “trying to scare people into thinking he has more power than he has,” said UCLA law professor Rick Hasen. Brad Reed Aug 12, 2026 (CommonDreams.org) President Donald Trump raised eyebrows… Continue reading
by Yujie Zhou August 11, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) Welcome back to our “Meet the Candidates” series, where the congressional candidates respond to a question in 100 words or less. Answers will be published every Monday. CA-11, the congressional district that Connie Chan and Scott Wiener are running to represent includes most of… Continue reading
March on Washington 2026 Updates: March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote. Join Us for the March on Washington : Defend the Vote You’re invited to stand with people from across the country at the March on Washington: Defend the Vote on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 8 AM ET at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C…. Continue reading
