Thursday, January 30, 2025

Grassroots Democracy-Building in Iowa

Democracy is never a given—it has to be won through constant struggle against the elites. But one coalition called Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is uniting and empowering people to push back against big-money corporations.

Protests Erupt Outside of Greek Parliament as It Approves Harsh Austerity Measures in Bailout...

As new austerity measures were approved in exchange for a third European bailout, Greek activists gathered outside the Greek Parliament on Wednesday protesting austerity. The grassroots movement erupts.

Obama-Netanyahu Tiff Worsens: US Won’t Rule Out Using UN to Create Palestine

While it was rumored that Kerry was "gearing up for a third try at negotiations after the Israeli elections," it will no longer be. President Obama said bilateral talks are out of the question and he refuses to pretend otherwise.

Trump’s sudden federal funding freeze shuts down Medicaid, Meals on Wheels before court forces...

Federal judge blocks Trump’s attempt to freeze funding for Medicaid, Meals on Wheels, and other vital programs.

Trump signs sweeping immigration law, stripping due process and expanding mass detention

Trump’s immigration law sparks backlash over mass detentions and loss of due process.