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On July 16, the Kremlin reaffirmed its nuclear doctrine, emphasizing its continued validity. This comes amid speculation that the U.S. might supply Ukraine with longer-range weapons capable of striking deeper into Russian territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a revision of the doctrine last year, expanding the scope of countries and military alliances subject to nuclear deterrence. The doctrine now considers any attack by a non-nuclear state, backed by a nuclear […]

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. “You Feel Like Your Life Is Over.” That’s the title of a new report released jointly by Americans for Immigrant Justice, the Sanctuary of the South and Human Rights Watch. It details dangerous and abusive conditions at three immigration detention centers in Miami, […]

Big Tech’s culture war: Google buries Catholic voices opposing Pope Francis’ reforms under vague “hate speech” claims Google abruptly removed Messainlatino.it, a major Italian Catholic blog hosting 22,000 posts since 2007, citing unspecified hate-speech violations. The blog’s focus on pre-Vatican II liturgy and conservative theology prompted over one million June 2025 visits amid anticipation of liturgical reforms under Pope Leo XIV. Editor Luigi Casalini called the action a “grave violation” of […]

As the federal government begins to implement some $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts called for in President Trump’s budget bill passed by the Republican-led Congress, a new investigative documentary, Life After, examines the moral dilemmas and profit motives surrounding assisted dying that could increasingly confront members of the disabled community. Reid Davenport, who directed the film, notes the “film is not about suicide. It is about the phenomenon that leaves […]

“End of Slavery Summit” on BrightU: A 16-day deep dive into freedom, government and the hidden chains of modern society The "End of Slavery Summit," hosted by Cory Endrulat, is a free, 16-day online event exposing modern slavery, rooted in government control, compliance and psychological conditioning. Topics include government as slavery, psychological conditioning via trauma and propaganda, spiritual liberation, decentralized living, AI's dual role in freedom and enslavement, and healing trauma to dismantle subconscious obedience. The summit features […]

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. The independent news outlets and Local Call, run by Palestinian and Israeli journalists, have revealed Israel is increasingly using grenade-firing drones to enforce evacuation orders. Israeli soldiers admitted to 972 they deliberately targeted civilians so others will, quote, “learn not to return to […]

END INSOMNIA with simple, low-key exercises like yoga, tai chi, walking or jogging New research shows that not all physical activity impacts sleep equally — and some low-intensity exercises, including yoga, tai chi, walking, and jogging, may be quite effective for people struggling with insomnia. According to a comprehensive review led by Zhijun Bu at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, these gentle activities offer powerful sleep-promoting benefits, often […]

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. We look now at the impact of major cuts by the Trump administration to key federal agencies. Last week began with a Supreme Court order that cleared the way for the mass layoffs at the Education Department, and ended Friday with the Environmental […]

Trump administration grants ICE access to Medicaid records in sweeping data-sharing agreement The Trump administration authorized ICE to access personal data (names, addresses, Social Security numbers, etc.) of over 79 million Medicaid recipients, aiming to identify and deport undocumented immigrants. Privacy advocates and Democratic lawmakers warn this could deter vulnerable populations from seeking medical care, while supporters argue it prevents misuse of taxpayer-funded benefits. Legal challenges are underway, with 20 […]