Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Harris marks second anniversary of Dobbs abortion decision at Maryland campaign event. Ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge in deadly March accident, finally towed away from city. EU regulators accuse Apple of monopolistic practices on its App store. … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – June 24, 2024

Trump’s Open Declaration of War Against the Rule of Law We begin with Trump’s open declaration of war against the rule of law, as he attacks judges, district attorneys, juries, witnesses, the FBI, election workers, government whistleblowers, Republican lawmakers who have criticized him, and media figures and journalists who have reported the many damning facts … Continued


Against the Grain

Oil & Capital

What accounts for worker injuries and fatalities in the Bakken oil fields of North Dakota? Should they be viewed as localized phenomena, or are larger socioeconomic processes at work? In his effort to explain oil-boom representations and calamities, Bruce Braun considers and extends Lauren Berlant’s analysis of worker precarity, “crisis ordinariness,” and “slow death.” (Encore presentation.) … Continued