Biracial, binational, queer human right activist Jason Jones began his lawsuit against Trinidad and Tobago’s British colonial ban on same-gender sex in 2017. It was struck down in 2018, but an appeals court recently overturned that ruling and reinstated the law. Jones has one more chance to appeal that decision (interviewed by David Hunt). And … Continued


Law & Disorder

Oakland Mayor and Council Election Results; State Terror Roundup; Plus Resistance in Residence Artist Shaun Blaney

We start today’s show with our recurring segment the State Terror Roundup. Then, Oakland had a special election this week. We’ll spend most of the hour speaking about the results of the three items on the ballot: A new mayor, a new District 2 City Councilmember, and Measure A. We’ll speak with Nikki Fortunato-Bas, the … Continued


Democracy Now 6am

Democracy Now 6am – April 17, 2025

On today’s show: Constitutional Crisis: As Trump Ignores Judges’ Orders, Will the Courts Capitulate? “Need the World to Pay Attention”: Sudan Faces World’s Worst Displacement Crisis After 2 Years of War Trump Eyes Congo’s “Incredible Mineral Riches” as Armed Conflict Devastates Region “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This”: Omar El Akkad on … Continued


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