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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. We spend the rest of the hour with award-winning journalist and author Naomi Klein. She has a major new piece out, co-authored with Astra Taylor, for The Guardian newspaper. It’s headlined “The rise of end times fascism.” It looks at the apocalyptic fervor […]

Why All Government Officials and Big Tech CEOs Who Engage in Systematic Viewpoint Censorship Must Be ARRESTED, Prosecuted, and Sentenced to Life in Prison Free Speech as the Lifeline of Democracy: Censorship is Anti-Democratic Terrorism Democracy cannot survive without free speech. The framers of the U.S. Constitution understood this, embedding the principle in the First Amendment to protect the right to question power, demand transparency, and challenge tyrannical overreach. […]

Trump administration escalates crackdown on sanctuary cities and states that shield illegal immigrants The Trump administration mandates the DOJ and the DHS to withhold federal funds from "sanctuary cities" that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The order directs agencies to cut funding to cities and counties that obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement, release criminal undocumented immigrants or defy detainer requests, citing examples like Massachusetts releasing child rape suspects and […]

Got clean water, cash, fuel, guns and ammo? Here are the 20 TOP NECESSITIES that are hard to find during natural disasters Electricity loss halts fuel pumps, water treatment, communications, banking and transportation, leading to shortages and chaos. Gas stations, mobile networks, and digital payments become unusable. Food spoils without refrigeration, emergency services collapse and essential supplies like fuel, batteries and firearms become scarce. Short-term solutions (e.g., propane grills) are […]

“The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan” offers science-backed strategies to combat memory decline "The Alzheimer's Prevention Plan" offers a science-backed, 10-step plan to prevent memory decline and Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing early action for optimal results. Readers are guided to assess personal risk factors (e.g., high homocysteine levels) and take corrective measures within eight weeks. Essential nutrients like B vitamins, omega-3s and minerals (magnesium, zinc) are highlighted for their role in lowering Alzheimer's risk […]

U.S. imposes stiff sanctions on Iran oil buyers as nuclear talks linger amid heightened tensions U.S. President Donald Trump announced secondary sanctions targeting any country or entity purchasing Iranian oil or petrochemicals, accusing Tehran of using revenues to fund militant groups and its nuclear program. The fourth round of U.S.-Iran indirect nuclear negotiations was delayed, with Iran citing logistical issues and the U.S. denying a scheduled date. The 2015 JCPOA's […]

Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill Dozens as 65,000 Palestinian Children Suffer Acute Malnutrition"Persecution, Apartheid and Genocide": South Africa Condemns Israeli Assault on GazaAmnesty Condemns U.S. Support for "Live-Streamed Genocide" in GazaSurvivors Recount U.S. Attack on Civilians in Yemen Detention Center That Killed 68Anti-Trump Sentiment Boosts Mark Carney and Liberals to Victory in Canadian ElectionsTrump Signs Executive Orders to Militarize Police, Punish Sanctuary Cities and RefugeesEl Salvador Denies Lawyer Access to […]

Gold swings wildly as China’s sudden gold selloff triggers two-week low amid holiday lull On Wednesday, gold prices dropped sharply to a two-week low of $3,220.54 per ounce after Chinese traders sold nearly 1 million ounces on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), marking the largest single-day liquidation in months. The abrupt sell-off highlighted China's growing influence on global gold markets, reversing a historic surge that […]

Israel Once Again Bombs Gaza "Safe Zones" as Latest Attacks Kill 39 PalestiniansPalestinian Medic Who Survived Israeli Massacre of Medical Workers Released from Israeli JailWhite House Assails Amazon Plan to Show Cost of Tariffs as Trump Rolls Back Auto Import DutiesHouse GOP Blocks Democrats' Measures on Elon Musk, DOGE and Trump Administration ScandalsMichigan Congressmember Files Articles of Impeachment Against TrumpProgressive Democrats Join Sen. Bernie Sanders's Reintroduction of Medicare for All […]