How China Is Reordering Global Governance From Within

Beijing’s June white paper leaves the U.N.-centered architecture intact – but re-interprets the priorities. 

“Focus Is on Affordability”: Cindy Holscher, Kansas Dem Nominee for Gov, on Data Center Fight & More

Kansas state Senator Cindy Holscher won Tuesday’s primary race to become the Democratic nominee in the state’s gubernatorial race, facing Republican Ty Masterson in November.…

Campaigners demand urgent government action this Severe ME Day

Another Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week will pass in absolute silence from the government. The Canary has reported extensively on how ME patients are…

No Wonderland: Alice’s Shameful Australian Aboriginal Camps

The conditions in and around Australia’s Aboriginal camps, such as the one where a 5-year-old girl was murdered in April, are shameful for one of…

“Zombie Law from the Victorian Era”: DOJ Could Use 1873 Comstock Act to Ban Abortion Pills by Mail

Reproductive rights activists are alarmed over a pledge by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to institute nationwide abortion restrictions. Blanche, whose confirmation for attorney general…

Washington State Primary Results Suggest Republican Wipeout

Using combined vote share, if the results in the general election mirror the primary results we have seen so far Republicans will lose Washington state…

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…

Scientists are building a ‘Noah’s ark’ of California’s tide pools. It will live here in LA

Scientists say the "biolibrary" at the L.A. County Natural History Museum will help them better track the effects of climate change on a fragile and…

Trump denies weapons shortage but the tungsten ban suggests otherwise

Donald Trump insists the US has no shortage of weapons. But his latest move to restrict exports for key materials for munitions production — tells…

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…

Conservative minister challenged for criticising Labour’s migration record

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 › ]

Lessons from Ceuta: State failures and local solidarities

Cities and communities cannot wait for Europe to resolve its endless arguments about migration, deterrence and responsibility sharing.

Trump signs two executive orders to tighten birthright citizenship, end ‘birth tourism’

UNITED States President Donald Trump has again signed an executive order directing federal agencies to deny recognition of U.S. citizenship to certain categories of children…

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

How new agency proposals defy the Oronsaye report

IN this report, The ICIR explores newly proposed government agencies whose mandates overlap with existing institutions, contradicting the Federal Government’s stated commitment to streamline governance…

Crowd Stunned by Trump’s Sudden Pause During Address..!