Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright Black Agenda Report The social democrat wing gains in strength but establishment Democrats continue their allegiance to the donor class. That a messy and vindictive interparty uncivil war is in full effect between the establishment wing of the Democrat Party and the party’s emerging social democrat elements – most notably those who […]
Julia Conley Common Dreams In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times Saturday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made clear that he plans to take any action available to him to ensure the city complies with the International Criminal Court’s warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if the opportunity arises. Netanyahu, said Mamdani, “belongs in The Hague,” and he […]
Juan Cole Informed Comment In response to the renewed American bombing of southeastern Iran ports and facilities, including civilian infrastructure, the Iranian military responded Saturday with attacks on US bases and the infrastructure of Arab allies of the US, such as a desalinization plant and oil facilities in Kuwait and US personnel and installations in […]
This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. On a sweltering June afternoon, I stood in what was essentially a roadside ditch. Sandwiched between a four-lane highway and the parking lot of a faith-based recreation center near Birmingham, Alabama, the ditch was filled with cool, flowing water, a bit of […]