Democracy dies without a free press.

“TO BE HOPEFUL in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness.

What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys our capacity to do something. If we remember those times and places—and there are so many—where people have behaved magnificently, this gives us the energy to act, and at least the possibility of sending this spinning top of a world in a different direction.

And if we do act, in however small a way, we don’t have to wait for some grand utopian future. The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory.”

― Howard Zinn

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  • OAN and Voice of America to distribute pro-Trump message

    Justin Baragona
    The Independent

    “Congress mandated VOA to report reliable and authoritative news, not outsource its journalism to outlets aligned with the president's agenda.”

    Published On: 05/07/2025

    Published On: 05/07/2025

  • Is the Press Next?

    Robert Kuttner
    The American Prospect

    As Trump tries to destroy one free institution after another—universities, law firms, independent public agencies, trade unions—sooner or later he will come for the press.

    Published On: 04/22/2025

    Published On: 04/22/2025

  • US Philanthropists Warn Against Capitulating to Trump

    David Smith
    The Guardian

    Foundation leaders say charitable organisations could be next in the firing line – but must ‘stand together’ to resist

    Published On: 04/19/2025

    Published On: 04/19/2025

 Recent News

  • ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team

    Dell Cameron
    Wired

    Documents show that ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.

    Published On: 10/03/2025

  • Trump Used AI to Scan U.S. Generals’ Faces for Loyalty — and to Root Out Whistleblowers

    Lev Parnas
    Lev Remembers

    Today, our country is facing a test that cannot be ignored. Donald Trump has weaponized fear, division, and hate. He thrives on vengeance, not forgiveness. He demands loyalty not to the Constitution, not to the people, but to himself.

    Published On: 10/03/2025

  • Lawless police-state raid of Chicago apartment building demands more attention

    Dan Froomkin
    Press Watch

    A massive civil rights violation right in front of our eyes -- if we don't avert them

    Published On: 10/03/2025

  • The Trump Administration Is Coming for Nonprofits. They’re Getting Ready

    Vittoria Elliott
    Wired

    As the Trump administration threatens them, liberal nonprofits have been quietly preparing to do everything from surrendering 501(c)(3) status to relocating outside the US.

    Published On: 10/02/2025

  • The speech wars come for Wikipedia

    Aaron Mak
    Politico

    It’s Wikipedia’s turn in the “free speech” washing machine.

    Published On: 10/02/2025

  • Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

    Nell Greenfieldboyce
    NPR

    British primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall's decades of research on chimpanzees in the wild changed perceptions of relations between humans and animals.

    Published On: 10/01/2025

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