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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, with Juan González. We look more now at how President Trump has deployed the California National Guard to Los Angeles in defiance of local and state officials, after protests erupted in response to ICE conducting military-style raids in and around the city. This […]

TED talks suppressed a presentation about MANIPULATION because it exposes global power structures, their narratives, and tactics In October 2024, economist Professor Gigi Foster delivered a TEDx talk at the University of New South Wales titled The Manipulator’s Playbook — a searing indictment of how fear and conformity are weaponized by those in power to silence dissent. Her message was clear: defend independent thought, challenge authority, and reject the manufactured […]

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. Human rights groups around the world are condemning Israel’s attack on the Freedom Flotilla ship called the Madleen. They’re saying it’s a war crime. The ship was sailing to Gaza with vital humanitarian aid for Palestinians, who are being starved by Israel’s strict blockade since […]

Brazilian comedian Leo Lins was sentenced to over eight years in prison for jokes made during a 2022 stand-up performance deemed discriminatory by a Sao Paulo court. Prosecutors argued his routine incited hatred against marginalized groups (Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and disabled communities), violating Brazil's laws against "verbal violence" and social division. Lins was fined 300,000 reais ($53,640) for "collective moral damages," with the court citing his YouTube video (3M+ views before removal) […]

President Donald Trump announced visa suspensions affecting 19 countries due to national security concerns and inadequate vetting capabilities, effective June 9. Full suspensions apply to 12 countries (e.g., Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia), while partial restrictions target specific visa categories for 7 others (e.g., Cuba, Venezuela). The White House cited high visa overstay rates, weak identity verification, terrorism links and governance instability, based on DHS overstay data and inter-agency input. Green card holders, existing visa […]

U.S. Army surpasses 2025 recruiting goal four months ahead of schedule The Army surpassed its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goal of 61,000 active-duty soldiers four months ahead of schedule. Officials attribute the surge to a mix of patriotic sentiment, relaxed enlistment standards and expanded preparatory programs, while experts point to economic pressures like youth unemployment and a contracting economy. Over 11,000 recruits counted this year actually signed up in 2024 through […]

Russia and Ukraine Hold Talks in Istanbul as Ukraine War IntensifiesIsrael Accused of Opening Fire on Palestinians Waiting for Aid in Gaza, Killing at Least 31 PeopleIsrael Demolishes Only Dialysis Facility in Gaza Amid Ongoing Destruction of Health InfrastructureHamas Submits Ceasefire Proposal Demanding Complete End to Israel's AttacksSuspect in Custody over Incendiary Attack on Boulder, Colorado, Event for Israeli HostagesSCOTUS Allows Trump Admin to Strip Legal Protections for Half a […]

Health Ranger Report: “Warrior Mom” Tracy Slepcevic’s fight for AUTISM AWARENESS After her son Noah suffered a vaccine injury in 2006 that led to an to autism diagnosis three years after, Slepcevic challenged conventional medical advice and pursued alternative treatments, becoming a certified integrative health practitioner. Slepcevic faced skepticism, lost friends and struggled with societal misunderstanding about autism and its potential link to vaccines, emphasizing the isolation many parents experience. Slepcevic's […]

Israeli Forces Again Fire on Crowds Trying to Access Aid in Gaza, Killing Another 27 PalestiniansU.N. Calls for Probe into Israel's Aid Site Massacre That Killed 31 PeopleUNICEF: Israel Has Killed or Injured Over 50,000 Children in Gaza Since Start of GenocideIsraeli Forces Kill 14-Year-Old West Bank Palestinian as Settler Attacks SoarProtests Erupt as ICE Arrests High School StudentsAvelo Airlines Faces Protests, Boycotts over ICE Deportation FlightsSenate Takes Up Budget […]