Populist, far-right, anti-immigration AfD wins vote in eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Plus, 50 years since The Muppet Show first hit our screens Martin Belam Mon 7 Sep 2026 (TheGuardian.com) Prefer the Guardian on Google Good morning. A far-right leader who has won an important state election in Germany has thanked Elon… Continue reading
September 7, 2026 (Prospect.org) DAYEN ON TAP Mamdani opens Office of Worker Power The new city agency intends to connect workers who want to unionize with resources and organizing contacts, and use worker stories of exploitation to inform policy. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has established the Office of… Continue reading
President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform a map showing the US flag over not only the United States but also Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the Caribbean, Mexico, and multiple countries in Central America. (Image via President Donald Trump/Truth Social) “As always, he is telling us what the plan… Continue reading
Absentee ballots are prepared to be mailed at the Wake County Board of Elections on September 17, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) Allowing Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions to take effect “would be a break-glass moment for our democracy,” said one critic. Brad Reed Sep 06,… Continue reading
Lucas said he’s been in the Bay Area working in the tech industry for 10 years — primarily at startups, but also at one of the big tech companies. He’s worked as a software engineer and managed small teams. Currently, he works for a 500-person company that makes software for… 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 – Since the Iran War – there has been an… Continue reading
World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Celeste Saulo and chief of climate prediction Wilfran Moufouma-Okia attend a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland on September 3, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images) “The science leaves no room for doubt: the planet is in uncharted waters, and those waters are heating up.”… Continue reading
US Vice President JD Vance’s appearance on Bryce Crawford’s podcast was published August 31, 2026. (Photo by Bryce Crawford Podcast/YouTube/screengrab) “Show this clip to anyone who says Iran is run by religious lunatics,” responded one podcaster. Jessica Corbett Sep 01, 2026 (CommonDreams.org) Shortly before US President Donald Trump on Tuesday spurred fresh fears that… Continue reading
A George Washington University student wearing a graduation cap with the message “Our Tuition Killed Gaza’s Class of ‘25” shouts slogans during a walkout at the National Mall as President Ellen Granberg delivers her commencement address on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty Images) “The goal here… Continue reading
