The Coalition is concerned about further pressure on the public health system, as older Australians consider cutting private health insurance ahead of proposed rebate changes…See […]
Headwaters: August 24–30, 2026
The weekly roundup of what we’ve done at Liberal Currents includes a rejection of America’s excuses for its failure to rein in elite impunity plus […]
Guardrails for Democracy: How Congress Can Reinforce Privacy Rights and Independent Oversight
This article was previously published as part of The Reconstruction Papers. The entire book is available in print and as a PDF. Although the Founders […]
New York Times Recycles Same Old Story About Northern District of Texas
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: conservative litigants file cases in District Courts in Texas to secure favorable forums. I’ve lost count of […]
An Oily Deal
Many years ago I worked for a textbook company that was producing a middle-school social studies textbook on countries in the Western Hemisphere that are […]
Trump’s Presidency Is Dying And He Can’t Handle It
No matter what happens in the midterm election, Donald Trump will occupy the White House for two more years. The presidency is about much more […]
What is Notting Hill Carnival’s Jab Jab parade?
The Jab Jab parade sees hundreds don devil horns and cover their skin in motor oil for London’s Notting Hill Carnival…See More
Lamine Yamal getting back to ‘top level’, Barcelona coach Flick says
Teenager struggled in Barca’s La Liga start at Elche but improves against Athletic Bilbao, according to Hansi Flick…See More
Disturbing new theory floated as Barron Trump can’t shake the Tate brothers
A Democratic analyst floated a disturbing new theory on Sunday about why President Donald Trump’s youngest son seemingly can’t ignore the legal plight of two […]
Outrage after MAGA influencers secretly hired at the Pentagon: ‘We are so screwed’
Political analysts and observers were outraged on Sunday after The Washington Post uncovered a MAGA influence operation being conducted inside the Pentagon. The Post reported, […]
6 issues that will shape Ursula von der Leyen’s legacy
6 issues that will shape Ursula von der Leyen’s legacy With 3 years left in her term, the Commission boss must revive Europe’s industry, defend […]
Ex-Biden Official Slams Colleagues’ Moves to Disavow Their Role in Gaza Genocide
Recent expressions of regret by top Biden administration officials who vehemently defended the United States’ billions of dollars in military aid to Israel as it […]
New Yorkers Are Pushing Their State to Stop Investing Millions in Israel Bonds
A New York campaign is angling to be the next to notch a win in a nationwide struggle for divestment from bonds that fund Israel […]
Just say no to Trump — the drug, that is
Dutch health officials are warning people about a potentially lethal new drug bearing a familiar face: President Donald Trump. The Trimbos Institute, a drug addiction […]
Putin Looks To Set Russia As Counterweight To West At Bishkek Summit
Facing increasing confrontations with the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin looks eastward to bolster his country’s standing with independents and allies — including Iran — […]
US Conducts Fresh Strikes On Iranian Launchers, Seen As “Signal’ To Tehran On Hormuz
US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz after the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) was observed preparing […]
Iran Guards Claim Retaliatory Attack On US Military Assets In Jordan
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
UNESCO recognition boosts efforts to preserve Sao Tome’s historic plantations
UNESCO recognition of Sao Tome and Principe’s historic plantations is boosting efforts to restore the colonial-era buildings and find new uses for them…See More
DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola in Kisangani, as the country battles an outbreak that has been affecting the country […]
Kenyan Driver Reportedly Abducted and Assaulted in South Sudan
The latest incident comes days after another Kenyan driver was reportedly killed while transporting cargo along the South Sudan route…See More