#11thHour

For years, I've written about the role of Black women in our democracy. My latest column asks what happens when they begin to question whether democracy is showing up for them.

Five corporations control 90% of the US media. Airlines have merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today. A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry. Four giants control 80% of meat processing. The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.

25 years ago today, George W. Bush signed the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force into law. Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against it, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars. History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right.

The UN has officially accused the United States of committing war CRIMES in Iran. 🇺🇳 They claim they have found “reasonable grounds” to believe the US committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran where children were killed. Unfortunately, chances are likely this is where it will remain.

A federal judge says Todd Blanche isn't sufficiently following the court's orders in a case concerning the Epstein files and gave Blanche a deadline to comply or face the possibility of contempt charges. The order stems from the lawsuit brought by Katie Phang.

Maybe the most important political story of our time. People just want the bullshit to stop.

Elizabeth Warren, AOC, and other members of Congress have introduced a bill to ban private equity funds from owning or controlling medical practices. This is a big deal. Here’s what you need to know about the shady private equity industry and how it operates.

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