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May 9, 2025

RFK Jr.’s Unethical and Deadly Vaccine Testing Plans

Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times

RFK Jr. plans to require more testing of vaccines before they approved, in the name of greater rigor. In fact, his proposals are highly unethical and pose a danger to your health. Here’s why

May 9, 2025

Why Is Congress Silent on the Nightmare in Gaza?

Bernie Sanders Common Dreams

Senator Bernie Sanders says: History will not forgive our complicity. The time is long overdue for us to end our support for Netanyahu’s destruction of the Palestinian people.

Sexual Abuse Survivors Demand Accountability from New Pope

May 9, 2025

Survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests are calling for Pope Leo XIV to institute a zero-tolerance policy and for the church to investige his handling of prior sexual abuse allegations.

'Is Elmo Now or Has He Ever Been a Member of the Communist Party?'

May 9, 2025

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) mocks the House DOGE hearing on NPR and PBS.

Why This Red State Made Preschool Free

May 9, 2025

How Oklahoma’s universal pre-K program became a model for its progressive peers.

Gov. Pritzker Blasts Republicans and ‘Do-nothing Democrats'

May 9, 2025

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a fiery keynote at a Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire, taking aim at both Republicans and fellow Democrats, fueling more presidential campaign speculation for 2028

Transgender Soldiers Explain Why Trump’s Military Ban Is Bogus | The Daily Show

May 9, 2025

Following Trump’s ban on transgender people in the military, Jordan Klepper met with a panel of esteemed service members to discuss the president’s rejection of their qualifications

May 9, 2025

What Direction for Leo XIV and for the Catholic Church?

Joanne M. Pierce, Maureen K. Day The Conversation

Will Leo XIV follow in Francis' footsteps or strike out in a new direction? How will the new papacy affect how the U.S. Catholic Church will navigate the storms that have buffeted it for the past decades? Two experts provide insights.

May 9, 2025

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Transgender Soldiers: Why Trump’s Ban Is Bogus | Daily Show. Gov. Pritzker Blasts Republicans and ‘Do-nothing Democrats.' Why This Red State Made Preschool Free. 'Is Elmo a Communist?' Sexual Abuse Survivors Demand Accountability.

May 8, 2025

The Greatest Threat to Democracy in 80 Years: Stop the Billionaire Coup

Luc Triangle, ITUC General Secretary International Trade Union Confederation

As we honour the sacrifices of those who defeated fascism, we must summon the same courage and solidarity to resist and defeat the billionaire coup, and forge a democratic renewal.