Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains took PAC money from 53 corporations that also donated to the incumbent Republican she’s running against. She said a progressive challenger pointing that out is a form of violence. BY DAVID DAYEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 (Prsopect.org) Expand RICH PEDRONCELLI/AP PHOTO Assemblymember Jasmeet Bain (D-Bakersfield) works at her desk… Continue reading
Finnish President Alexander Stubb addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 24, 2025. (Photo by United Nations/screen grab) “The composition of the UN still largely reflects the world of 1945,” said Alexander Stubb. “As the world has changed drastically, so should the decision-making at the… Continue reading
by MARIANA GARCIA September 25, 2025 (MissionLocal.org) In weeks of attending asylum hearings at San Francisco’s immigration court, Mission Local reporters have seen dozens of people arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement without ever getting a lawyer’s help. Then there are those who may encounter ICE agents on the street, and don’t know their rights…. Continue reading
Organized Money Sep 23, 2025 Organized Money Podcast This week is an All-Star lineup of behind the scenes interviews from the American Economic Liberty Project’s 2025 Anti-Monopoly Summit. Sen. Chris Murphy (D–CT), candidate for Colorado Attorney General David Seligman, Lina Khan, Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT), and CEO of Cost Plus… Continue reading
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) speak to the media following a Senate policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on September 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. Congress is edging toward a shutdown as Republicans push a short-term “clean” funding patch opposed by Democrats demanding health… Continue reading
The Italian Naval frigate Virginio Fasan, which has been deployed to protect the Sumud Flotilla after it was attacked by drones en route to Gaza. (Photo from the Italian Navy) “States have a responsibility to ensure the safe passage of the flotilla,” said Amnesty International. STEPHEN PRAGER Sep 24, 2025… Continue reading
Adelita Grijalva celebrates after winning a special election to represent Arizona’s 7th District in the US Congress on September 23, 2025. (Photo: Yassamin Ansari/X) “This is more than a victory,” said organizers in Arizona. “It is a mandate. A signal that voters are ready for fearless leadership, not capitulation, not… Continue reading
A Greenpeace sign projected on a building says, “Stop Drilling-Start Paying”—a message directed at the world’s fossil fuel companies. (Photo: Greenpeace) “Pressure is mounting on today’s politicians to hold those most responsible for the climate crisis to account,” said one Greenpeace campaigner. JON QUEALLY Sep 24, 2025 (CommonDreams.org) Thirty-eight former… Continue reading
by NEIL G. BALLARD and MISSION LOCAL STAFF September 24, 2025 (MissionLocal.org) Mission Local has been covering immigration enforcement in San Francisco for months, attending asylum hearings, reporting on protests and diving deep into the data on how many people Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested. A lot has happened in that time. Readers could be forgiven for tuning out… Continue reading
