Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! – December 5, 2025

On today’s show: Rigging Democracy: Supreme Court Approves Racial Texas Gerrymander, Handing Trump Midterm Advantage 5,000 Arrests? ICE Descends on Louisiana to Carry Out Raids in World’s “Incarceration Capital” Trump Calls Somali Community “Garbage”: Minnesota Responds to Racist Rant and Immigration Sweeps “Alejandro Was Murdered”: Colombian Fisherman’s Family Files Claim Against U.S. over Boat Strike … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Federal immigration policies spark push-back from residents as democrats push legislation to rein in the raids; Richmond teachers strike over pay, staffing and student support; Supreme court allows Texas redistricting plan to be used in next year’s … Continued


Today on the show: The family of Colombian fisherman, Alejandro Carranza, who was murdered in a U.S. military boat strike in September, has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. We’ll speak to the attorney representing the family of the slain fisherma.: And Nora Barrows friedman joins us for our regular … Continued