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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. In this this holiday special, we turn now to Nemonte Nenquimo, an Indigenous leader from the Waorani Nation in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. Last year, she helped win passage of a referendum in Ecuador to block oil drilling in the Amazon rainforest’s […]

Extremist Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for occupation of Gaza and “thinning” of Palestinian population Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israelis to occupy the Gaza Strip and "thin" out its population by half in two years. The extremist Smotrich, who also serves as the de facto occupation governor of the West Bank, made the comments Tuesday, Nov. 26. He spoke at a conference that day organized […]

Israel Halts Assault on Lebanon as Ceasefire Takes Effect2024 Becomes Deadliest Year for Humanitarian Aid Workers Due to Israel's Assault on GazaTrump Taps Kevin Hassett, Who Crafted 2017 Tax Cuts for the Rich, to Lead National Economic CouncilJay Bhattacharya, Who Argued Against COVID Interventions, Picked by Trump to Lead NIHTrump Nominates Jamieson Greer, Who Helped Wage Trade War with China, as U.S. Trade RepresentativeMexican President Blasts Trump's Pledge to Impose […]

Modern science uncovers the secrets behind ancient herb tarragon’s healing prowess Tarragon might already have a place in your spice rack as a tangy, aromatic addition to salads, sauces and soups. But beyond its culinary uses, tarragon holds a treasure trove of benefits. This humble herb has been used in traditional medicine for everything from soothing digestive discomfort to promoting restful sleep. It's not just folklore – modern science […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: In this special broadcast, we begin the show with the Indigenous scholar and activist Nick Estes. He’s co-founder of the Indigenous resistance group The Red Nation and a citizen of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. His books include Our History Is the Future, which tells the history of Indigenous resistance over two centuries, offering a road […]

Enjoy a delicious cup of HOT COCOA, an energizing superfood bursting with antioxidants Hot cocoa is a delicious, indulgent treat, but if you make it with the right ingredients, it can give you an energy boost when you're dealing with an emergency. (h/t to Healthline.com) Where does cocoa come from? Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing cocoa butter or its fat content. Experts believe that the Maya civilization […]

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. In this holiday special, we spend the rest of the hour with the acclaimed writer and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates, author of the new book The Message, which is based in part on a trip he took last year to the occupied West Bank […]

Department of Justice (DOJ) Special Counsel Jack Smith has dropped his election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. In a six-page court document filed Monday, Nov. 25, Smith asked a judge to dismiss the charges against the incoming president. He and his team cited the DOJ's policy from the Watergate era, which states that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted. "The Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant […]

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’re continuing this holiday special with Ta-Nehisi Coates, author of the new book The Message. Democracy Now!’s Juan González and I interviewed him on October 8th, one day after hundreds of activists rallied in Union Square in New York for a Jewish-led visual […]