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Inter Press Service
- France Rallies World Leaders to Seal Ocean Protection Deal at UN Conference in Nice
With the future of the world’s oceans hanging in the balance, global leaders, scientists, and activists gathered in the French Riviera city of Nice ...
- UN Ocean Conference Closes with Historic Commitments, But Activists Demand Action Beyond Words
The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) concluded today in Nice with an urgent call for governments to translate bold words into concrete action ...
- Reviving Mangroves at the Edge of Mozambique Channel
Just before dawn, a flotilla of wooden canoes drifts silently through mangrove-tangled channels where roots sprout from the black mud of the lagoon. Here, ...
The Guardian
- How would recent events in America appear if they happened elsewhere? | Moira Donegan
Imagining how the media would cover the troops in Los Angeles or the detention of a sitting senator is a useful exerciseAt times the gesture can seem like a cliche, but I like to imagine, for the sake of perspective, how political developments in the United States would be covered by the media if they were happening in any other country. I imagine that Thursday’s events in Los Angeles might be spoken of like this:A prominent opposition leader was attacked by regime security forces on Thursday in the presence of the national security tsar, as he voiced opposition to the federal military occupation of the US’s second-largest city following street demonstrations against the regime’s mass deportation efforts. Continue reading...
- The mainstream media has enabled Trump’s war on universities | Jason Stanley
For the past decade, the US press has fueled a moral panic over leftists on campus while failing to report on the right’s assaultUS universities are facing the Trump regime’s fury. The justification given by the regime is that universities are run by leftist ideologues, who have indoctrinated students to adopt supposedly leftist ideological orientations, as well as hostility to Israel, anti-whiteness and trans inclusivity. Donald Trump and his allies believe the election gave them the mandate to crush America’s system of higher education. But what may be less clear is that it is the mainstream media’s obsession with leftists on campus that has led to the current moment.The US mainstream media has waged a decade-long propaganda […]
- Detainees at New Jersey immigration center revolt as chaos unravels
Four unaccounted for after group held at Delaney Hall Ice facility pushed down wall amid police and protester clashesUnrest and protests have erupted in and around a controversial immigration detention center in New Jersey, with police and federal officials clashing with protesters after detainees reportedly pushed down a wall in revolt at the conditions they are being held in.Around 50 detainees pushed down a wall in the dormitory room of the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday night, according to an immigration lawyer representing the men held there. Continue reading...
- Cuomo criticized for controversies and Trump denounced: key takeaways from New York mayoral debate
Cuomo faced criticism throughout the night, including from socialist Zohran Mamdani, whose name the former governor repeatedly mispronouncedIn the final debate of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, seven candidates took the stage Thursday night and sparred over their experience and records.The participants included former New York governor and controversial frontrunner Andrew Cuomo, rising challenger and Democratic socialist state assembly member Zohran Mamdani, New York City council speaker Adrienne Adams; New York City comptroller Brad Lander, former comptroller Scott Stringer, State senator Zellnor Myrie, and former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson. Continue reading...
- We are Nobel laureates, scientists, writers and artists. The threat of fascism is back | Open letter
As in 1925, when Mussolini was in power, we must openly defy the brutal imposition of the fascist ideologyOn 1 May 1925, with Benito Mussolini already in power, a group of Italian intellectuals publicly denounced his fascist regime in an open letter. The signatories – scientists, philosophers, writers and artists – took a stand in support of the essential tenets of a free society: the rule of law, personal liberty and independent thinking, culture, art and science. Their open defiance against the brutal imposition of the fascist ideology – at great personal risk – proved that opposition was not only possible, but necessary. Today, 100 years later, the threat of fascism is back – and so we must summon that courage and defy it […]
Ensia
- Journalists, meet climate change
The headlines scream about war, crime, political strife, economic woes. But underlying it all — and more and more often bubbling to the top — is what future historians will likely look back and call the story of this century: Climate change. Recognizing the importance of this pervasive phenomenon, Covering Climate Now, Columbia Journalism Review, the Solutions Journalism Network, The Guardian […]
The Marshall Project
- From Budget Chaos to Public Defenders: Mississippi Poised to Fund ‘Day 1’ Experiment
Indigent felony defendants in many counties have lacked court-appointed lawyers before indictment, even while they sat in jails for weeks or months.
Fair Observer
- New Caste Census Reveals the Rot in Indian Politics
In 1961, India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wrote a letter to all state chief ministers and criticized caste-based reservation. He said, “This way lies not only folly but disaster.” He believed that economic and educational backwardness should be the criteria for state support rather than birth-based identity. Politicians have forgotten his words in their… Continue reading New Caste Census Reveals the Rot in Indian Politics The post New Caste Census Reveals the Rot in Indian Politics appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Trump and Modi Govern Differently Because Their Political Systems Differ
US President Donald Trump has signed as many as 26 executive orders on the first day of his second term. This new record has resulted in unrest among the Indians who are questioning the achievements of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past decade. However, much of these criticisms are coming from armchair experts… Continue reading Trump and Modi Govern Differently Because Their Political Systems Differ The post Trump and Modi Govern Differently Because Their Political Systems Differ appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Tremors of Change: Myanmar Quake Temporarily Unites Divided Nations
The building trembled as if the earth had inhaled sharply, the air heavy with the anticipation of rupture. Cracks appeared on the walls, like the beginning of a terrible truth, yet the structure held, stubborn in the face of a 7.7 magnitude quake. Not panic filled the room, but a profound disorientation, a momentary dizziness,… Continue reading Tremors of Change: Myanmar Quake Temporarily Unites Divided Nations The post Tremors of Change: Myanmar Quake Temporarily Unites Divided Nations appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- Animals taught us culture
Prehistoric humans didn’t create art and architecture out of nothing. They took inspiration from the nonhuman world - by Sarah Newman Read at Aeon
Truthout
- Tlaib Warns Trump Against Violating Constitution to Join Israel’s War on Iran
“The American people do not want another endless war in the Middle East,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
- Warren Calls for DHS Secretary Noem’s Resignation Following Padilla Incident
“The Trump administration is trying to undermine free speech in this country,” Warren said during an interview.
- In France, a Rail Worker Is Going on Trial for Tweeting in Support of Palestine
France has already convicted hundreds of people since an undemocratic amendment was added to the legal code in 2014.
ProPublica
- 100 Students in a School Meant for 1,000: Inside Chicago’s Refusal to Deal With Its Nearly Empty Schools
by Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat, and Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights […]
- Adriana Pera Joins ProPublica as Engagement and Tips Coordinator
by ProPublica ProPublica announced on Thursday that Adriana Pera has been hired as an engagement and tips coordinator, where she’ll work to ensure that the tips that flow into our newsroom remain secure and are routed to the […]
- Shattered Science: The Research Lost as Trump Targets NIH Funding
by Annie Waldman, Asia Fields and Ashley Clarke, design by Zisiga Mukulu, and photography by Bethany Mollenkof for ProPublica ProPublica […]
Unicorn Riot
- The City of Salem Told Them They Deserved a Roof Instead of a Tent. Some Ended Up With Neither.
Salem, MA — Two winters ago, Maria Nolasco moved into a sprawling homeless encampment in Salem, Massachusetts for seven months. Though there wasn’t much order or respect — and many didn’t like the small, 45-year-old Dominican woman — she liked her little tent. “We called… The post The City of Salem Told Them They Deserved a Roof Instead of a Tent. Some Ended Up With Neither. appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- Tech Insider Helberg Poised to Shape U.S. Foreign Policy While Retaining Tech Portfolio
Jacob Helberg, a Trump State Department nominee with stakes in SpaceX and OpenAI, plans to retain hundreds of investments despite admitting a heightened risk of conflicts of interest.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2025-06-13 Friday
Headlines for June 13, 2025; Israel Attacks Iran, Killing Top Military Leaders, Scientists; Hits Nuke Sites in Expanding Conflict; “We Are in the Midst of the Creation of a Police State”: Rep. Ilhan Omar on Trump’s Authoritarianism; “Millions of Lives at Risk”: USAID Cuts Lead to Global Rise in Death, Hunger, Poverty and Disease
Latino USA
- The Network: Saint-o-tec
Today we’re presenting the first episode of “The Network,” a new series that Latino USA co-produced with NPR’s Embedded podcast.... The post The Network: Saint-o-tec appeared first on Latino USA.
- ‘It’s Our Right as Americans’: LA Protests Against ICE
On June 6, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began a series of raids in Los Angeles, and their actions were... The post ‘It’s Our Right as Americans’: LA Protests Against ICE appeared first on Latino USA.
- Trump V. Babies: The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
The day President Donald Trump returned for his second term at the White House, he signed an executive order redefining... The post Trump V. Babies: The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- A Third of Forests Lost This Century Will Likely Never Be Restored
Of the forest lost so far this century, roughly a third was destroyed to make room for farms, a new analysis finds. Those woodlands, which spanned an area larger than Mongolia, will likely never be restored, authors say.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
- Strip Searches Have a Racist, Dehumanizing Legacy
Strip searches serve as weapons of humiliation rather than security measures. The post Strip Searches Have a Racist, Dehumanizing Legacy appeared first on The Appeal.
- How Will New Jersey’s Next Governor Protect Immigrants?
New Jersey has one of the largest immigrant populations in the country. We asked candidates in the Democratic primary what they’ll do to keep immigrants safe. The post How Will New Jersey’s Next Governor Protect Immigrants? appeared first on The Appeal.
WhoWhatWhy
- Stopping Trump: It’s the Economy, Stupid!
We need a weapon Trump can’t turn against us. Stopping Trump: It’s the Economy, Stupid! originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy
Inside Climate News
- Animals—Living and Dead—Can Help Track Humanity’s Toxic Legacy
In the early 20th century, more than a million miners in Britain made a daily descent into the depths of the Earth to extract coal, the country’s main source of energy at the time. Joining them on their journey to the harsh, dark underground: bright yellow canaries, about the size of a coffee cup. These
- Fourth Power Plant Approved in Newark Despite Tearful Protests From Ironbound Residents
The Ironbound neighborhood in Newark, N.J., has two distinct sections: an immigrant-rich area of rowhouses, ethnic restaurants and shops, and a clogged industrial zone with three power plants, the state’s largest incinerator and biggest sewage facility, a slew of factories and a near-constant parade of diesel trucks. And now, there will be a fourth power
Grist
- Trump’s EPA accidentally made the case against passing the Big Beautiful Bill
GOP leaders claim that repealing power plant pollution rules and tax breaks for renewables will fuel an energy boom. Experts say they’re doing just the opposite.
- Senate Republicans want to sell 3 million acres of public land
The majority of public land is too fire prone and far away from communities to even make sense for housing, research shows.
- This Alaska Native fishing village was trying to power their town. Then came Trump’s funding cuts.
Port Heiden is facing an energy crisis. A $300,000 grant from the EPA would have helped the traditional Alutiiq community swap costly, polluting diesel for cheaper, clean power.
The Conversation
- Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers
Today, millions of musicians record and splice tracks from their bedrooms, closets and garages. Half a century ago, the funk pioneer revolutionized home recording.
- Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI’s double-edged role in spotting abuse
AI has the potential to help prevent and detect abuse, but only if it avoids bias and is sensitive toward traumatized people’s needs.
- Southern Baptists’ call for the US Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage decision is part of a long history of opposing women’s and LGBTQ+ people’s rights
Over the years, the Southern Baptist Convention has spoken out against many efforts to advance LGBTQ rights, writes a scholar who studies Southern Baptists.
- Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent
Can the president fire leaders of more than 50 independent agencies overseen by Congress because he wants to? The Supreme Court may say yes, upending decades of constitutional law.
- Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed
The Trump administration’s CDC data purge means researchers can no longer effectively track and address health issues affecting LGBTQ+ people – and ultimately society as a whole.
The Trace
- 11 (More) Books to Help You Understand Gun Violence in the U.S.
A couple of years ago, a Trace reader asked for recommendations of books about the gun violence issue. You can find our first list of recommended reading here. We missed a few that should have been on that original list, and since then, even more books on the topic have come along. And so we The post 11 (More) Books to Help You Understand Gun Violence in the U.S. appeared first on The Trace.
- With Troops in Los Angeles, Echoes of the Kent State Massacre
Earlier in June, President Donald Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops and Marines to quell anti-deportation protests and secure federal buildings in downtown Los Angeles. The move, some historians say, harks back 55 years to May 4, 1970, when Ohio’s Republican governor summoned the National Guard to deal with students demonstrating against the Vietnam The post With Troops in Los Angeles, Echoes of the Kent State Massacre appeared first on The Trace.
- The Trace Is Hiring a Multimedia Producer
The Trace is a nonprofit newsroom exclusively dedicated to reporting on our country’s gun violence crisis. We’re looking for a Multimedia Producer with fresh ideas, excellent production skills, proven strategies for reaching younger audiences, and a willingness to grow with the organization as we build out our video presence from the ground up. This is The post The Trace Is Hiring a Multimedia Producer appeared first on The Trace.
Quanta Magazine
- Is Gravity Just Entropy Rising? Long-Shot Idea Gets Another Look.
A new argument explores how the growth of disorder could cause massive objects to move toward one another. Physicists are both interested and skeptical. The post Is Gravity Just Entropy Rising? Long-Shot Idea Gets Another Look. first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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