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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, “War, Peace and the Presidency.” I’m Amy Goodman. As we continue to look at where the Democrats went wrong, we’re joined now by David Sirota, founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, host of its new investigative podcast Master Plan, his new piece headlined “Election 2024: How Billionaire Avengers Destroyed Democracy.” Those […]

Mint is more than just a refreshing garnish or tea ingredient; it is a powerhouse herb with over a dozen species, including well-known varieties like peppermint (Mentha piperita), spearmint (Mentha spitaca) and even wild field mint (Mentha arvensis). Part of the Mentha genus, mint plants are famous for their cool, crisp sensation and are used in everything from cocktails and teas to desserts, salads and sauces. While fresh or dried […]

Top U.N. officials are again warning that the entire Palestinian population in north Gaza is “at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence.” At least 1,800 Palestinians have been killed, many of them children, since October, when Israel imposed a draconian siege and began an intensified campaign of ethnic cleansing on northern Gaza. Jan Egeland of the Norwegian Refugee Council recently spent several days in Gaza. He describes […]

Dill (Anethum graveolens) has long been valued for its unique refreshing flavor in kitchens around the world, yet its benefits go far beyond culinary use. In fact, the earliest known record of dill as a medicinal herb was found in Egypt 5,000 years ago, when it was referred to as a "soothing medicine." Packed with essential nutrients, dill is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and D, which support immune health, along […]

Kamala Harris Concedes to Trump as Data Show Majority of U.S. Voting Groups Swung RightDemocrats Lose Montana Senate Seat, Hold On to Nevada & Michigan as Fate of House Remains UnknownPuerto Rico's Third-Party Leftist Alliance Appears to Narrowly Lose Governorship to Trump AllyElon Musk Becomes Even Richer After Trump Win; Trump Reportedly Taps Brian Hook for State Dept.Special Counsel Jack Smith Winds Down Cases Against Trump, Who May Also Avoid […]

Gaza Health Ministry issues “final distress call” for Kamal Adwan Hospital as Israel turns facility into kill zone The Gaza Health Ministry on Monday, Nov. 4, released a "final distress call" for Kamal Adwan Hospital, which has been under brutal attack by the Israeli army for the past couple of weeks. "Perhaps a last distress call: The occupation forces continue to heavily bombard and destroy Kamal Adwan Hospital, affecting […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: Kamala Harris has conceded to Donald Trump after the former president pulled off an overwhelming victory Tuesday to send him back to the White House. On Wednesday, Harris spoke at Howard University. VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: I will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions and aspirations, where […]

Like a true fascist, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow says Kamala needs to cancel every one of Elon Musk’s contracts with government because he’s a “national security” threat Just a day or two before Kamala Harris lost the 2024 election to Donald Trump, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow was on the air calling for Kamala, whom she expected to win instead, to cancel every single one of the federal government's contracts with Elon […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, “War, Peace and the Presidency.” I’m Amy Goodman, with Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: As we continue to look at Donald Trump’s return to the White House, we turn now to look at what it means for the world, from Israel’s war on Gaza to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. During his […]