Trump Declares War on America

"It’s the enemy from within and we have to handle it before it gets out of control."

Bulging Biceps Don’t Win Modern Wars

Hegseth’s speech was vile. It was also stupid.

Private Equity’s New Playground: America’s Schools

Under the guise of championing “school choice,” the new school voucher program will likely divert millions in taxpayer dollars to private equity firms.

Global Left Midweek — October 1, 2025

Gen Z protests continue to spread

Gustavo Petro Isn’t Afraid of Donald Trump

Colombian president Gustavo Petro lambasted Donald Trump’s human rights abuses and Israel’s genocide at the United Nations last week. The US State Department revoked his visa in response.

I’m Hoping To Break Israel’s Blockade

It’s not likely we will reach Gaza. But until Palestine is free, we will show what solidarity we can from our vessel

We Don't Need Fossil Fuels To Win ‘An AI Arms Race’

These industry players and allies push a misleading narrative the Trump administration now parrots.

Unions Are Handing Democrats a Golden Opportunity

Federal workers’ move offers Democrats a chance to win the budget battle – and their identity.

Media Bits and Bytes — September 30, 2025

Public pressure saves Kimmel’s show

Trump-Netanyahu Remarks Ripped As ‘Litany of Lies'

One critic noted Trump’s plan for Gaza “contains numerous opportunities for Netanyahu to renege on his commitments, as he has repeatedly done in the past.”
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Culture

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MAGA Is Coming for the WNBA

Alex Keeney Politico
The nation’s most prominent — and most politically active — women’s pro sports league is on a collision course with Donald Trump.

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My Grandpa Was Two

Peter Neil Carroll
Stopping in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, during a trip along the Mississippi, historian and poet Peter Carroll contemplates the flow of time.

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Riefenstahl Exposes the Nazis’ Favorite Filmmaker

An interview with Andres Veiel Jacobin
Darkly influential, the cinema of Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl is a powerful blend of art and propaganda. She’s now the subject of a new documentary that wrestles with the question of the culpability of a talented artist working for a vile regi

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The FDA May Change What Legally Counts As Orange Juice

Stacey Leasca Food & Wine
In response to the Florida Citrus Processors Association and Florida Citrus Mutual, the FDA is proposing to amend the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice, in place for 6 decades, "to promote honesty and fair dealing for consumers."

Labor

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‘A Leader Who Will Fight for Us’

Ralph Palladino The Chief
Democratic Socialist Zorhan Mamdani’s decisive win over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in June’s Democratic Party primary has the billionaire class, large corporate real estate owners and the many in the moderate Democratic establishment freaking out.

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The UAW’s Shawn Fain on Union Growth and Union Power

Shawn Fain Jacobin
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain: “Make no mistake: the billionaire class is not going to give up power willingly. They are on an endless pursuit of profit, no matter the cost.”

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Trump’s War on Wind

Kari Thompson Labor Notes
Tens of Thousands of Jobs Destroyed, Unions Say

Friday nite video

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Bombshell Development in the Epstein Scandal

When Adelita Grijalva is sworn in as a member of Congress next week, she will be the crucial 218th vote to force a vote on release of the Epstein files. What comes next?

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Pregnancy Is Insane

The challenges of pregnancy rival any Olympic competition, yet when successful pregnancy results in an extraordinary achievement

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Jimmy Kimmel: The Final Show?

On his last show before being "indefinitely suspended," Jimmy talks about the NFL, TikTok, the MAGA gang and Charlie Kirk, $200M ballrooms, Fox and Friends and MTG. 

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Colbert's Identical Twin Brings Back 'The Word': Shhhhhh!

Daddy’s home! Stephen appoints Stephen Colbert, former host of “The Colbert Report,” as ombudsman to ensure that the final season of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” remains free from liberal bias.