Democracy Now! 2026-08-07 Friday

Headlines for August 07, 2026; “Zombie Law from the Victorian Era”: DOJ Could Use 1873 Comstock Act to Ban Abortion Pills by Mail; “Focus Is…

Gun rampage at Thailand school leaves several dead

This Week In Photos: A Muddy Lollapalooza, Giannoulias Joins Mayor’s Race And More

PHOTOS: Take a peek at life in the city through the eyes and lenses of the Block Club Chicago staff.

Cannabis cafes are coming to SF—and it’s about damn time

A bill finally passed by the city last month allows cannabis retailers to serve food and beverages. Will SF become a new Amsterdam? The post…

Man arrested, victim identified in fatal New Year’s Day hit-and-run in Queens

A stock photo of an NYPD cruiser The crash was one of two fatal hit-and-runs on New Year's Day. [ more › ]

India’s Climate Stress and the Solar Power Paradox

Rising demand will keep coal the backbone of India’s power grid in the coming years. This buys time for executing an energy transition, if India…

BREAKING: Murkowski to vote no on Todd Blanche nomination

Trump LOSES HIS MIND as WAR IS COMPLETELY LOST!!

After crowded candidate forums, District 10 voters push back on giving everyone the mic

Nine of the 10 candidates slated to appear on the ballot attended last week’s forum; some admitted they lacked knowledge of major issues. After crowded…

‘It is a bit utopian’: Why Public Service is Brooklyn’s favorite dance party

DJs Mickey Perez and Cesar Toribio's free series is the sound of the city and New Yorkers love it. [ more › ]

Thailand high school shooting leaves at least six dead

Blue Mesa, the largest reservoir in Colorado, is a quarter full. What are officials doing about it?

The federal reservoir is a proxy for water conditions in Colorado and the immense Colorado River reservoir, Lake Powell. This year, it’s showing the strain.

Lawsuit says Adams-era NYPD chase policy led to fatal Bushwick crash

Officers after a February 5, 2019 Brooklyn car crash that followed a police chase. The number of vehicle chases by NYPD officers increased sharply during…

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House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare

The post House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare appeared first on ProPublica.

Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditions

Immigration officials denied the allegations, but Reps. Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar said they’ve come across numerous problematic examples.

Who’s leading in Texas’ U.S. Senate race? We’re tracking poll results between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.

The 2026 U.S. Senate race is poised to be one of Texas’ most competitive statewide races in years. We’re tracking the latest polls so you…

Glenwood Springs leaders vote to sue landlord of ICE detention center in state court

City Council members hope the legal strategy shuts down the immigration detention center while avoiding a head-on legal fight with the federal government

If I had $9,000, I would buy you a burrito (but not a Chipotle burrito, that’s cruel)

Plus: Minnesota's growth lags; Dawanna Witt threatened with arrest; more pillow talk with Mike Lindell; and more news in this roundup. The post If I…

Do N95 masks filter pollution from wildfires?

Yes. N95 masks protect against dangerous fine particulate matter, including from wildfire smoke, federal authorities say.