Hundreds of veterans and anti‑war activists continue to protest U.S. military involvement abroad, spotlighting Democratic calls for peace and end to costly conflicts.
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Despite the temporary ceasefire, ordinary Iranians still face the risk of economic collapse and harsher government repression; peace must include the protection of human rights.
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Vibrant street art in Limerick, Ireland. A standard street bollard is painted as a bright blue octopus head, with its tentacles sprawled playfully across the pavement for a local scavenger hunt.
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Global oil prices dropped sharply after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open again, prompting Democrats to push for diplomatic pressure instead of escalating conflict and to reduce costs for American families.
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Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlights that despite inflation pressures from conflict, a future rate cut could help support jobs and affordability.
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"I'm just contemplating the fact that one moron, one psychotic moron, one capricious idiot, has completely bollocksed up the global economy not only to the detriment of his own people, but the detriment of the planet. ... It's like how much more of this can the planet take?"
Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
U.S. negotiators are working with Iranian counterparts and Pakistani mediators to find a path toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz — a vital global energy artery — while securing a ceasefire and avoiding wider confrontation that threatens regional security.
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Despite broad calls for oversight, House Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to pass a war powers resolution aimed at reining in Trump’s unilateral military authority, underscoring the urgent need for checks and balances.
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Internal splits in Republican ranks over the Iran ceasefire highlight concerns about unchecked executive war powers .
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Hundreds of people gathered outside the White House calling for Trump’s removal and an end to war, reflecting growing public pressure for peace and accountability.
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Top Senate Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, publicly denounce Trump’s threatening posts, labeling them reckless and morally unacceptable.
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Trump fires AG Pam Bondi amid backlash over Iran policy and legal fights, reshaping DOJ leadership.
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Either exercise or read; your body and soul must be on the move.
Ongoing war in Iran is pressuring energy markets, raising costs across the U.S. and prompting calls for climate‑forward energy solutions. 🌍
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Progressives push big ideas — from taxing the wealthy to banning assault weapons.
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