Epstein Death: Files Provide New Proof of a Cover Up

A forensic psychologist analyzes newly released security camera footage from inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center on the night Jeffrey Epstein died. What can be proven versus what the public has been told.

New Study Shows Alzheimer’s Disease Can Be Reversed

Bill Lubinger Case Western University Newsroom
A new study by researchers from Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals and the Cleveland VA shows Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed to achieve full neurological recovery—not just prevented or slowed—in animal models.

Seven Takeaways From Jack Smith’s Congressional Testimony

Kyle Cheney, Hailey Fuchs and Jordain Carney Politico
The New Year’s Eve transcript release buries details from the former special counsel’s investigation into Donald Trump. Smith repeatedly restating his view that Trump was guilty of a historic crime and revealed new information about his witness list.

This Is the Real SNAP Fraud

Timothy Noah The New Republic
Scammers steal billions of dollars in food stamps from needy people every year. Why isn’t Congress doing anything to stop them?

2026: A Year of Reckoning

Portside Moderators Portside
As a reader of Portside, you know it’s been a rollercoaster year. While many economic, legal and academic elites rushed to capitulate to a wannabe dictator, millions of people resisted the lawless grab for absolute power - Here's how you can help.

Friday Nite Videos | January 2, 2026

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Highlights from Jack Smith's Deposition. How Governments Spy On Protestors—And How To Avoid It. Epstein Death: Files Provide New Proof of a Cover Up. The Tesla Lie Prompting Engineers To Quit. The 2026 Senate Map If Trump Is Still This Unpopular.

The Union Counterweight to the Epstein Class

David McCall USW International President USW
The uber-wealthy who use people and throw them away will never understand the bond among union members, who earn every penny they put in their pockets. Having struggled, they gladly sacrifice to help others get ahead.

Tidbits-Jan. 1- Reader Comments: Israel Preparing for Permanent Gaza Presence; New “New Deal” About To Wipe Out the Old Political Order; Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg; Exchange: Why Portside Ran SMART Union President’s Message; Cartoons

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Reader Comments: Israel Preparing for Permanent Gaza Presence; New “New Deal” About To Wipe Out the Old Political Order; Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg; Exchange: Why Portside Ran SMART Union President's Message; Announcements; Cartoons