The Next Coup Attempt

Timothy Snyder Thinking About ...
A coup attempt is not at all unthinkable; Trump has done it before, and he makes it very clear that he is thinking about it now. If we remember what history shows us is possible, we can prevent a coup from succeeding.

Food Shock Is Inevitable Due to the Iran War – and It Could Get Bad

Michael Le Page New Scientist
Even if the conflict in the Middle East ends today, higher fuel, fertiliser and pesticide prices will lead to a food shock in the coming months. There is no easy way out, but accelerating the net-zero transition will help prevent future shocks

End the Blockade on Cuba

Danny Valdes Convergence
As a Cuban American traveling with a recent aid convoy, I witnessed the daily hardship sanctions produce. Washington must lift its devastating blockade.

Evangelical Nationalists and Morality

Simon Tisdall The Guardian
The brutalisation of global norms by figures like Pete Hegseth must be seen as an ethical issue. It’s a fight against chaos, and all major religions must play a role.

Biggest US Meatpacking Strike in 40 Years Is Still On

Caitlyn Clark and Lisa Xu Labor Notes
At the sprawling JBS beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, 3,800 workers from around the world have united to carry out the largest US meatpacking strike in 40 years.

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Could This Actually End Citizens United?

Montana — yes, deep red Montana — has a plan to effectively neuter Citizens United. No Supreme Court ruling or constitutional amendment needed.