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Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly approve voter ID constitutional amendment, Trump celebrates “big win” Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for voting, backed by 63.1% of voters. Republicans solidified the voter ID law to prevent future legal or legislative challenges. Democrats retained control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court as liberal Judge Susan Crawford won. Critics argue voter ID laws suppress turnout, but polls show broad public support. The results highlight Wisconsin’s political […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. We look now at how the Trump administration has transferred another group of immigrants to a supermax mega-prison complex in El Salvador. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday 17 immigrants from Venezuela and El Salvador accused of being […]

“Ready… Set… Bolt!”: Dmitry Orlov’s provocative vision of collapse and renewal Dmitry Orlov, in his latest book, "Ready... Set... Bolt!" argues that societal and economic collapse is not a future threat but a current reality, particularly in the West, marked by unsustainable debt, eroding institutions and middle-class instability. Orlov contends that Russia is thriving despite Western sanctions, innovating domestically (e.g., agriculture, technology) and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar, while […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show with President Trump’s push to end collective bargaining rights for federal workers that have helped to lead the resistance to cuts by billionaire Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency by signing up thousands of new members joining protests and by filing many lawsuits. On Monday, the National Treasury Employees Union, which […]

Preparing for the unthinkable with William Brocius’ “How to Survive the Death of the Dollar” "How to Survive the Death of the Dollar" by William Brocius emphasizes that disasters (economic, health or geopolitical) occur more frequently than people realize, making proactive readiness essential for survival. Brocius warns that the U.S. dollar’s decline could trigger hyperinflation, economic chaos and civil unrest. Diversifying into tangible assets like gold and silver is advised […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman in New York, with Juan González in Chicago, where we’re going to stay, because in a major labor victory, the Chicago Teachers Union has reached a tentative contract deal with Chicago Public Schools after more than a year of negotiations without a strike or threat of a strike […]

Zelensky defies Trump, rejects U.S. aid repayment and mineral deal amid rising tensions Zelensky rejects U.S. demands to classify past aid as repayable debt and refuses a mineral rights deal, escalating tensions with Trump. Trump warns of "big, big problems" if Ukraine reneges, signaling a major rift in U.S.-Ukraine relations. The U.S. sought 50% revenue and priority access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, which Kyiv calls exploitative. Zelensky pivots toward European defense partnerships, […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. We turn now to Burma, also known as Myanmar, where the death toll from Friday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake has now topped 3,000, including 50 children who were killed when their preschool collapsed. In neighboring Thailand, where at least 21 people have been killed, more than 70 […]

World Health Organization in crisis, prepares for DOWNSIZING after U.S. withdrawal and funding problems The World Health Organization faces severe financial strain after the U.S. (its largest donor) withdrew, forcing a 21 percent budget reduction ($5.3 billion to $4.2 billion) and workforce layoffs, including senior roles in Geneva. U.S. President Donald Trump exited the WHO in January, citing mismanagement of COVID-19 and undue deference to China, leaving a $706 million […]