Today: August 24, 2026
On the evening of the president’s constitutionally mandated address to Congress, a coalition of advocacy groups, journalists, and lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C., to host the People’s State of the Union. Organized by the progressive advocacy group MoveOn…
Following the president’s State of the Union address, Abigail Spanberger delivered the official rebuttal, presenting a sharp contrast to the administration’s narrative. Speaking during a year that marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Virginia leader focused her remarks on evaluating…
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was escorted from the House chamber moments into President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday, after unfurling a sign declaring “Black people are not monkeys!”The protest targeted a recent AI-generated video Trump shared on Truth Social…
By LaBode Obanor One year ago, Trump’s Liberation Day was billed as a bold rupture from economic orthodoxy, a declaration of American economic independence, designed to shatter trade imbalances and energize domestic production. In practice, however, it was something else: a massive…
As the U.S. engages in a massive military buildup against Iran, corporate media coverage remains dangerously passive. With 85% of Americans opposing war, why aren't journalists asking the hard questions? This analysis exposes the deep disconnect between the government's march to war…
Maryland’s new law officially ends 287(g) partnerships, preventing local police from acting as federal immigration agents. Governor Wes Moore emphasized the legislation protects due process and requires judicial warrants, while ensuring state authorities continue to cooperate with federal partners to prosecute violent…
DC Mayor Race 2026: Who’s Winning the Race for Public Money? In just a few weeks, hundreds of thousands of dollars have poured into DC’s 2026 mayoral primary. The city’s public-financing system has certified two candidates to receive taxpayer funds so far,…
At a Zeteo town hall, Mehdi Hasan, Joy Reid, and Jim Acosta warned that corporate media has capitulated to Trump, creating a "state-compromised" press. The ex-cable hosts argued legacy networks now prioritize access over truth, urging a shift to independent journalism to…
On Wednesday, January 14, federal workers, retired workers, and a number of federal unions rallied together at the Nation’s Capital to demand the passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) in the Senate. According to the 119th-Congress H.R.2550 summary of the…
The “Free America Walkout” on January 20, 2026, represented a watershed moment in coordinated protest organization—with simultaneous demonstrations unfolding across all 50 states and multiple strategic locations throughout Washington, DC. The movement demonstrated how digital organizing tools and decentralized leadership enable synchronized…
