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Focusing on the Horrors of the Gaza War: A Look at “The Night Won’t End” Nine months ago, Israel began its relentless assault on Gaza, triggered by Hamas’s surprise attack. The new documentary, “The Night Won’t End,” featured on Al Jazeera English’s “Fault Lines,” delves into the harrowing Israeli military strikes on Gaza’s civilians and highlights the U.S.’s complicity in the conflict. Following three Palestinian families, the film captures their struggles amidst the brutal Israeli assault. The voices of survivors and witnesses narrate the atrocities they endured during the war, exposing the violations of international law and human rights. Despite…

Latest News Highlights Hurricane Beryl Threatens Jamaica: Jamaica is facing life-threatening winds and waves as Hurricane Beryl approaches. Israeli Strike Kills Gaza Doctor: A prominent Gaza doctor and 8 members of his family were killed in an Israeli strike. Sewage Floods Khan Younis: Khan Younis is facing sewage floods after an Israeli assault damaged the sanitation system. Government Officials Quit Over Gaza Assault: 12 U.S. government officials who resigned over the Gaza assault are urging their ex-colleagues to speak out. Trump Felony Sentencing Trial Delayed: The trial for Trump’s felony sentencing has been postponed until September 18. Rudy Giuliani Disbarred:…

Impacts of Hurricane Beryl on Jamaica and the Urgent Need for Climate Action Residents of Jamaica are facing the destructive force of Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm that has already caused devastation across the Caribbean. Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for stronger climate action in the face of this crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for global support to combat the escalating dangers of climate change. With Beryl expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding to Jamaica’s coast, the situation remains critical. The storm, which rapidly intensified to a Category 5, has left a trail of destruction in…

Welcome to the Democracy Now! blog, where we bring you the latest updates on the crisis in Gaza. An Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah resulted in the tragic deaths of at least a dozen people, including nine members of one family. The violence has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, with many seeking refuge in overcrowded hospitals. Dr. James Smith, an emergency medical doctor who recently returned from Gaza, shares firsthand accounts of the dire situation, highlighting the challenges faced by healthcare workers and patients in the midst of ongoing violence. The Israeli occupation has created…

Biden Faces Growing Pressure to Step Down Amid Debate Fallout This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. President Joe Biden, at a recent campaign event, attributed his lackluster debate performance to a heavy travel schedule. Reports from The New York Times suggest that Biden’s close aides have observed a decline in his cognitive function behind closed doors. Calls for Biden to step aside are intensifying, with members of Congress and Democratic governors discussing his potential withdrawal.…

In a shocking turn of events, the Supreme Court has granted President Trump broad immunity from criminal prosecution. This decision has sparked outrage and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez has announced plans to file articles of impeachment against the Supreme Court Justices involved. Meanwhile, Israel has ordered another mass expulsion of Palestinians from Khan Younis, leading to further tensions in the region. Freed Palestinian prisoners have shared harrowing stories of torture and degrading treatment in Israeli jails, prompting international condemnation of Israeli military practices. On the natural disaster front, Hurricane Beryl has become the earliest-ever Category 5 hurricane after causing devastation in the…

Supreme Court’s Rulings: A Shift in Power and Justice Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, covers the final day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term, highlighting major rulings from the conservative supermajority. In a 6-3 decision, the court granted a power grab by corporate interests, stripping federal agencies of their authority to regulate public health, the environment, and more. Justice Elena Kagan voiced dissent, warning of an increased judicial role in future federal regulation. Furthermore, a 5-4 ruling blocked the EPA’s Good Neighbor Plan, endangering thousands of lives and undermining environmental laws. The court’s confusion over an air pollutant emphasized the serious impact…

Scandal Rocks The Washington Post Newsroom This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: Welcome to Democracy Now! I’m Amy Goodman, where we end today’s show with media news and the unfolding ethics scandal at The Washington Post. A British editor, Robert Winnett, will no longer take a top position at the paper after using fraudulently obtained records in news articles. The _Post_’s chief executive, Will Lewis, is also under scrutiny for advising government officials to “clean up” their phones amidst public uproar. Chris Lehmann, D.C. bureau chief for The Nation, joins us…

Welcome to our blog post covering the highlights of the first 2024 presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump on Democracy Now!. One of the key topics discussed was immigration, with both candidates giving contrasting views on the issue. President Trump emphasized the need to close the border, citing a decline in safety, while President Biden refuted claims of terrorists crossing the border and criticized Trump for fear-mongering. Our guest, Silky Shah, executive director of Detention Watch Network, shared her insights on the debate, expressing disappointment in the lack of substantial responses from Biden regarding immigration. Trump’s alarming…

Welcome to a special edition of Democracy Now! I’m Amy Goodman in New York, joined by Juan González in Chicago. After being sentenced in the U.S. for illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has now returned home to Australia. His wife, Stella Moris Assange, and his lawyers recently held a news conference discussing his release. Here to discuss the implications of Assange’s plea for press freedom is Jameel Jaffer, director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. Meanwhile, in Canberra, we have Peter Whish-Wilson, Australian Greens senator, who played a crucial role in…