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U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Nicaraguan officials over human rights abuses The second Trump administration imposed visa bans on over 250 Nicaraguan officials, raising the total to more than 2,000 sanctioned individuals. The move targets Ortega and Murillo's regime for human rights abuses and suppression of democracy. Since the 2018 protests, Nicaragua's government has intensified crackdowns, jailing opposition leaders, silencing media, expelling Catholic clergy, displacing Indigenous Miskito communities and dismantling […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: President Trump is facing increasing criticism from corporate America over his decision to launch a global trade war. On Monday, the CEOs of Walmart, Target and Home Depot met with Trump at the White House to warn about the impact of Trump’s trade policies. A day later, Trump signaled he’s open to substantially lowering tariffs on […]

Breaking the methane chain: New feeds and seaweed offer pathways to sustainable beef and dairy production Two 2025 studies (University of Florida and UC Davis) show that adjusting livestock diets—such as adding flaxseed and pea protein for dairy cows or asparagopsis seaweed for grazing cattle—could cut methane emissions by up to 40% while maintaining animal health and productivity. The Florida team found omega-3-rich flaxseed and pea protein optimize digestion, reducing […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman, with Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: We’re continuing our conversation with Robert Kuttner, co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect to talk about another of his recent articles, this one headlined “Is the Press Next?” Kuttner writes, quote, “As Trump tries to destroy one free institution after another — universities, […]

Greek study shakes global health narratives: Nearly half of COVID deaths not linked to virus A Greek study published in Scientific Reports found that nearly half (45.3%) of deaths classified as COVID-19-related in Athens hospitals in 2022 were actually due to other causes, with only 25.1% directly caused by SARS-CoV-2. Death certificates and hospital coding inaccuracies inflated COVID-19 mortality figures, with only 64.7% of "direct" COVID-19 deaths clinically validated. Vaccinated […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: Well, Maria, we also want to ask you about the death of Pope Francis. Thousands of mourners are lining up again today as Pope Francis’s body lies in state in St. Peter’s Basilica. His funeral will be on Saturday. You met with the pope, Pope Francis, several times at the Vatican, including most recently in January […]

Millet is a gluten-free, protein-rich grain that has been cultivated for over 8,000 years in Africa, India and China, thriving in harsh climates. It is high in plant protein (10 to 12 percent), fiber, magnesium, iron and B vitamins. Finger millet, also known as ragi, is rich in lysine, an essential amino acid. With a low glycemic index, millet doesn't cause blood sugar spikes. Its gluten-free nature makes it ideal for gluten-sensitive […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman, with Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: We end today’s show looking at what ProPublica calls “The Trump Administration’s War on Children.” Their new report looks at how the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is putting children at risk by cutting funds for investigating child abuse, enforcing child […]

“Statecraft as Soulcraft”: George F. Will’s call for a moral renaissance in governance George F. Will challenges the conventional view that government should primarily focus on economic policy and self-interest. He argues that the government has a profound responsibility to shape the moral and civic character of its citizens, a concept he encapsulates in the term "statecraft as soulcraft." Will criticizes the modern political order for prioritizing self-interest and tolerance […]