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The global revolt against green tyranny: How populist leaders are reclaiming energy freedom Nations worldwide are rejecting stringent climate mandates, which are perceived as obstacles to economic growth, drivers of high energy costs and threats to personal freedoms. This backlash against the "green transition" is fueled by populist movements and conservative leaders who prioritize affordability, practicality and national sovereignty over ideological agendas. The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. […]

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. President Trump continued his attack on the transgender community in his address Tuesday night, attacking transgender athletes, highlighting his ongoing efforts to curb the rights of transgender people, then called on Congress to ban gender-affirming care for youth. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: I signed an executive […]

Hidden flaws in vaccine safety studies: Unpacking the truth about thimerosal, vaccines and autism Several major studies cited by health authorities claim thimerosal in vaccines is safe, but they contain serious methodological flaws, including biased data selection, inconsistent diagnostic criteria and statistical techniques that obscure potential risk. Five of the six studies reviewed were directly commissioned by the CDC, raising concerns about bias. Some findings indicating a potential link between […]

Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress discussed the Middle East without any mention of Palestinians. This comes as Trump has called for ethnic cleansing of Gaza and posted an AI-generated video depicting Gaza as a resort town with a golden statue of Trump. Congressmember Bonnie Watson Coleman attended the speech with her guest Dr. Adam Hamawy, an Army veteran and reconstructive surgeon who recently volunteered at a Gaza […]

U.S. approves new Russian ambassador as diplomatic thaw continues Washington approves Aleksandr Darchiev as Russia’s new ambassador, signaling a potential reset in U.S.-Russia relations. Darchiev, a seasoned diplomat, fills a role vacant since October 2023, following high-level talks in Riyadh and Istanbul. The U.S. and Russia discussed restoring direct commercial flights and resolving embassy staffing disputes during recent negotiations. European allies express concern as U.S.-Russia talks sideline Ukraine, with reports of potential […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show with a closely watched civil trial in North Dakota that could bankrupt the global environmental group Greenpeace. Testimony began last week in a Mandan courthouse just across the Missouri River from Bismarck in a $300 million lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer, the Big Oil corporation behind the Dakota Access Pipeline. The Texas […]

Pizza chain kicks out Republicans & Trump supporters, then realizes meaning of FAFO – ‘deeply sorry’ Word started to spread over the weekend that another restaurant had gone political, choosing whether or not to serve potential customers based on their political stance. (Article by J0shua C. republished from WLTReport.com) The establishment in this case happens to be a pizzeria in Minneapolis, MN. From what I can gather, the staff at Davanni’s readily took the […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. To look more at the Greenpeace trial and the criminalization of protest movements, we’re now joined by Winona LaDuke, longtime Indigenous activist and author, an enrolled member of the Mississippi Band of Anishinaabe, who lives and works at the White Earth Nation Reservation. In 2016, she joined others in solidarity with […]

Trump’s strategic pause on Ukraine aid sends shockwaves through European leadership President Trump announces a strategic pause on U.S. military aid to Ukraine, aiming to reassess aid effectiveness and encourage European countries to increase their support. European leaders, particularly in the UK, express concern over the pause, with Prime Minister Kierstamar promising aid despite doubts about the UK’s capacity to deliver substantial support. The move underscores broader U.S. foreign policy goals […]