‘Floored’ union leader called AOC new Springsteen after shock primary win, book says New York progressive star among subjects of The Rebels, survey of the modern US left by Joshua Green The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2024
Jamie Raskin’s ‘Truth Squad’ of Democrats prepares for Biden impeachment inquiry The House Oversight Committee’s top Democrat has recruited a crop of young energetic freshmen to push back on the Republican investigation, Eric Garcia reports The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023
Huckabee slams Ocasio-Cortez's ignorant Christmas message on Israel-Hamas conflict Join former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as he hilariously takes down Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's misguided Christmas message and discusses... Top News · Dec 26, 2023
AOC, Fellow Lawmakers Introduce Resolution to end 'Monroe Doctrine,' Lift Cuba Embargo The document, drafted 200 years after the landmark speech by then-President Monroe, also seeks the declassification of secret CIA files Latin Times · Dec 22, 2023
Congress greenlights psychedelic treatment bill for active duty service members suffering from PTSD The measure would allow superv ised clinical studies with active duty members. Psychedelic treatments for PTSD have found conservative supporters in the state for years. The Texas Tribune · Dec 14, 2023
The Squad review: AOC, the rise of the left and the fight against dark money Ryan Grim provides an exhaustive account of challenges faced – and sometimes failed – by the US progressive stars The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2023
House votes to censure Jamaal Bowman for setting off Capitol fire alarm The US House of Representatives voted almost exclusively on party lines to censure Rep Jamaal Bowman after he pulled a fire alarm in the US Capitol when there was not an emergency. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
House tees up censure vote for Rep. Jamaal Bowman over fire alarm pull - Roll Call The privileged resolution was introduced by GOP Rep. Lisa McClain and is the latest in a disciplinary tit for tat happening in the House. Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023
Jewish Dem slams GOP Israel resolution More than 100 Democrats declined to support the GOP resolution Salon · Dec 6, 2023
‘She got so mad at me’: book on the ‘Squad’ details AOC-Pelosi clashes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells Ryan Grim life in Congress ‘completely transformed’ after Democratic leader stepped down The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2023
Momentum builds for psychedelic therapies for troops, vets - Roll Call Health Care There is growing interest in Congress for approval of psychedelics as a treatment for those afflicted with PTSD and depression Roll Call · Nov 28, 2023
Democrats supporting Israel oppose Bernie Sanders’ plan for conditional aid Senator’s urge for US to make Israel reconsider military strategy is met with fierce backlash, underscoring rift on left over war in Gaza The Guardian - US · Nov 21, 2023
Is it sexist to call a female employee a b****? That depends, says De Niro judge and jury Robert De Niro’s gender discrimination trial raised questions around the use of sexist language in the workplace, Bevan Hurley reports The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
Afternoon Update: Israel to allow four-hour pauses; US bipartisan push to free Julian Assange; and why you should ditch overhead lights Benjamin Netanyahu walks back suggestions Israeli forces would control security in Gaza for an ‘indefinite period’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene unite in push to free Julian Assange Maga Republican and leftwing Democrat among 16 US Congress members lobbying Joe Biden to drop extradition attempts against WikiLeaks founder
The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023 Leftist Democrats invoke human rights law in scrutiny of Israel military aid Congressional progressives say proposed $14.3bn breaches 1997 Leahy act as assault on Gaza has overwhelmingly harmed civilians
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2023 Language induces an identity crisis for the children and grandchildren of Latino immigrants A young Latina mother I was interviewing once laughed uncomfortably as she described her sons’ embarrassment when put on the spot by older Latinos.
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023 Elon Musk to use SpaceX Starlink to help Gaza Strip despite Israel's Hamas concerns In the ongoing conflict, Israel has put the area into a state of blackout, meaning that Gaza residents have been unable to place calls
Fortune · Oct 28, 2023 Elon Musk says SpaceX to offer Starlink in Gaza for aid groups: 'A communications blackout does seem questionable' The SpaceX CEO made the vow early Saturday after Israeli forces cut off communications in Gaza, home to 2.2 million.
The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2023 Left revolts over Biden’s staunch support of Israel amid Gaza crisis The president has lost favor with young, Muslim and Arab Americans, important Democratic constituencies
The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2023 Maine representative reverses opposition to assault rifle bans following shooting Democrat Jared Golden says ‘the time has come for me to take responsibility for this failure’ after shooter killed 18 people in state
The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2023 Maine shooting: police lift shelter in place as search continues for suspected shooter - as it happened Maine police diving team searches Androscoggin river with air support overhead
The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023 US right heats up inflammatory rhetoric on Palestine as Muslim groups worry Outpouring of extreme statements from Republican politicians threatens safety of Arab Americans, groups warn
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 AOC makes 11th-hour call to block Jim Jordan in House speaker vote AOC notes that Jordan ‘voted to overturn the United States’ election and who supports a national abortion ban’
Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023 Israel orders 1.1 million people in Gaza to move south: What to know UN warns it is ‘impossible for such a movement to take place without devastating humanitarian consequences’.