Archive for May 2026
When the World Split Open
While the case that resulted in the conviction of fifty-one men for the rape of Gisèle Pelicot last year was extraordinary, it is continuous with other forms of sexual violence. Source link dissentmagazine.orgRead More
Had Enough?
[ad_1] Had enough yet?The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on it. SUPPORT THE MISSION The post Had Enough? appeared first on The Lincoln…Read More
An Australian anti-Zionist Jew confronts German memory culture
So today memory culture means that Germany supposedly makes up for the Holocaust by its commitment to Israel. This then becomes the basic plank for Germany’s repression of the pro Palestine movement and a convenient justification for its rightward moving policy — increasingly anti-immigrant, for stronger borders and pro-rearmament. The post An Australian anti-Zionist Jew confronts German memory culture appeared…Read More
The Legislature’s Definition of “Conflict of Interest” Is Remarkably Indulgent
Another day, another cheeseball graphic from the Internet. But in the case of the Vermont Legislature, there’s something a little bit off with this picture. It’d be more accurate if the red “X” was removed, because its conflict of interest rules are more designed to enable conflict than prevent it. And the standard, as flaccid as it is, seems to…Read More
5/5/2026 — What You Can Do This Week
JOIN OUR LIST Every week, People’s Action shares actions you can take online and with our member groups We did it. May Day 2026 went down as the most widespread May Day mobilization in U.S. history. Over 5,000 events across all 50 states, 570+ organizations, and millions of working people taking to the streets, walking out of schools, and shutting down workplaces.From…Read More
Song of the Day 5/5: Liz Phair, “Cinco de Mayo”
Cinco de Mayo, like St. Patrick’s Day, is observed more in the United States than in the country it honors, and for much the same reason: Beer. The Mexican military victory over a French army has been celebrated in the U.S. since it happened, back in 1862, but it only broke into the wider culture […] Source link delawareliberal.netRead More
Sam Sutton – Fact-checking a 152% increase in hate crimes in New York City
From January 2025 to January 2026, “hate crimes in New York City increased by 152%” hate crimes,new york city,buffer zones Source link www.politifact.comRead More
A perfect storm may be brewing in western NC
Representative Chuck Edwards is in trouble. The House Ethics Committee is investigating him for inappropriate behavior with staff. Edwards tried to wave it off as political, but an Axios story lays out serious accusations that could threaten his re-election.According to the Axios story, Edwards singled out two 20-something aides for attention. He bought both of them gifts like jewelry and…Read More
Major Donors, Donor Networks, and Foundations Call on Fidelity, Vanguard, and Charles Schwab to Reverse Harmful Capitulation to Administration’s Politicized Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center
Today, the leaders of several of the nation’s largest philanthropic networks, foundations, and advisors along with individual donors issued the following message to the leadership of Fidelity Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, and Charles Schwab Affiliate DAFgiving360: As individual philanthropists, foundations, and organizations that advise philanthropic giving on behalf of individual donors, labor unions, and foundations whose members and clients include thousands…Read More
How Democrats can avenge the demise of the VRA
Jeffries and members of the Congressional Black Caucus last week. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty)PN is supported by paid subscribers. Become one ⬇️🌷🌷 Subscribe to PN 🌷🌷Last week, the Supreme Court gutted what remained of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The right-wing majority ruled that gerrymanders disenfranchising Black people and other minorities can only be ruled unconstitutional if they can be…Read More