Liberal Reporting for 2026-06-01
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 63 articles from 13 sites. We chose these from 602 articles found on 18 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Intercept, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Mother Jones, MS NOW, The Guardian, NYT > Top Stories, Truthout, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, World & Nation, The Atlantic, Vox, PBS NewsHour - The Latest.
A Gay Palestinian Fled to Israel’s “Safe Haven.” Israel Tried to Exploit Him for Intelligence.
Israel bills itself as a haven for LGBTQ+ rights. Its bureaucratic system can further endanger queer Palestinian asylum-seekers. The post A Gay Palestinian Fled to Israel’s “Safe Haven.” Israel Tried ...
The Intercept
May 31, 2026 - theintercept.com
Sherrill, Newark mayor back partial curfew in New Jersey’s largest city
The move is another attempt by New Jersey Democrats to avoid federal intervention.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - politico.com
Punishing airports over immigration would lead to ‘so much economic damage,’ Sen. Andy Kim says
Threats to remove customs staff at airports in sanctuary cities “would be akin to just shooting ourselves in the foot,” he said.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - politico.com
How an Obscure MAGA-Linked Firm Lined up $1 Billion in Balkan Energy Contracts
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. On a graffitied Sarajevo backstreet, a path leads past an overgrown patch of garde...
Mother Jones
May 31, 2026 - motherjones.com
I Asked a Mining Billionaire About His Environmental Philanthropy. It Didn’t Go Well.
This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Earlier this year, a billionaire investor and philanthropist named Tom Kaplan auctioned off...
Mother Jones
May 31, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘Holding our breath’: Hurricane season is here, and FEMA is shorthanded
The agency’s workforce has shrunk by almost 20 percent under President Donald Trump.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - politico.com
New Jersey Officials Impose Curfew to Stifle Anti-ICE Protests at Delaney Hall
At midnight on Sunday, New Jersey officials chose to help federal agents suppress the ongoing rallies at a New Jersey ICE detention center rather than acknowledge the concerns of hundreds of detainees...
Mother Jones
May 31, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democrats’ concerns grow over Senate candidate Graham Platner amid sexual texts
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said Platner has “questions to answer” following reports of his sexually explicit extramarital messages to women. The post Democrats’ concerns grow over Senate candidate Grah...
MS NOW
May 31, 2026 - ms.now
Kash Patel wrongly takes credit for falling crime rates
The FBI, no matter its director or the presidential administration, has never been a major driver of crime trends. The post Kash Patel wrongly takes credit for falling crime rates appeared first on M...
MS NOW
May 31, 2026 - ms.now
States balk at the high price of Medicaid work requirements amid budget crunch
States dealing with budget shortfalls are facing tens of millions of dollars in new costs ahead of the federal Jan. 1 deadline.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - politico.com
The right is desperate for a solution to falling birthrates. Who’s going to tell them that the answer is immigration? | John Harris
Reform and Maga are correct that ageing populations are storing up huge social problems, but our prosperity still rests on the hard work of migrantsA growing mountain of reports highlights one of the ...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ is anything but. Bret Michaels and Martina McBride proved it.
The pair’s refusal to participate in this summer’s White House-backed event reveals something striking about the current toxicity of the president’s brand. The post Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair...
MS NOW
May 31, 2026 - ms.now
Asia reckons with China as Trump pulls back
America’s transactional approach to Europe is carrying over to Asia.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Is Dominating GOP Primary Elections. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms?
Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy and the Iran war.
NYT > Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump to ‘kick off’ America’s 250th event after berating artists who backed out
The president said he believed the artists were getting “the yips” and that he may replace them with the “number one attraction anywhere in the world”: himself. The post Trump to ‘kick off’ America’s...
MS NOW
May 31, 2026 - ms.now
Visiting Hours to Resume at NJ’s Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center After Protests
Gov. Mikie Sherrill and other New Jersey elected officials have urged calm as demonstrators clashed with police while protesting conditions at the immigration detention center.
NYT > Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - nytimes.com
The fall of John Cornyn mirrors the fall of the Republican party | Sidney Blumenthal
The Texas senator was emblematic of the era between Reagan and Trump, as Republicans shifted from the party of business to a cult of personalityThe defeat of John Cornyn is a milestone in the downfall...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Brian Flores is close to pulling back a curtain the NFL prefers to keep shut
Former NFL head coach Brian Flores accused the NFL of racial discrimination more than four years ago, and he may soon have the chance to expose an ugliness the league and its owners would rather keep ...
MS NOW
May 31, 2026 - ms.now
Georgia town’s novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
Town of Social Circle’s complaint invokes ‘public nuisance’ law that scholars say could have impact for other localitiesA small Georgia town’s federal lawsuit opposing the Trump administration’s plans...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Mothers of May’s 20-year struggle for justice after Brazil police rampage
In 2006 police took revenge for deadly prison riots by killing more than 500 people in alleged shootouts that others call executions. A court is to rule on compensation for victimsWhen authorities in ...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Colombia’s Presidential Election Could Reshape Relations With Trump Administration
Conservative candidates champion a Trump-aligned “Plan Colombia 2.0” despite deadly US boat strikes.
Truthout
May 31, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Admin Uses Iran War Oil Shock to Push Drilling in Alaskan Wilderness
The five-year plan is expected to cause 4,000 additional oil spills and the destruction of fragile ecosystems.
Truthout
May 31, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent
The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices and advocacy groups.
NYT > Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - nytimes.com
Israel Day Parade to Return to New York Against a Changed Backdrop
Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend the annual Israel Day Parade, which is taking place amid a deterioration of public support for the country and rising antisemitism across the United States.
NYT > Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - nytimes.com
Could Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ be a bigger global turning point than Vietnam?
The far shorter Middle East war has rapidly revealed the strategic weakness of US firepower in an interconnected worldIn a 1965 speech justifying the war in Vietnam, Lyndon B Johnson argued that the g...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Triumph of the underdogs: New Yorkers are reveling in the Knicks and Mamdani
From watching their team win to watching their mayor in the nosebleeds, residents are feeling hopefulNew York City, hardly a city deprived of energy, is having a moment. In the past two weeks, the bar...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
The army doctor who came back from Gaza and is leading a New Jersey congressional race
Frontrunner Adam Hamawy has gone from political nobody to endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC and Ilhan OmarKnocking on strangers’ doors on a warm May afternoon in Trenton, New Jersey, Adam Hamawy d...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
The ferocious battle in California’s heartland laying bare Democrats’ struggles
Democrats are determined to flip the 22nd district blue. But which vision for the future will prevail?When Jasmeet Bains first announced she was running for Congress, some Democratic powerbrokers saw ...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Colombia goes to polls in election pitting outgoing leader’s ally against pro-Trump candidates
Ballots are being cast in the first round of the South American nation’s presidential electionsColombians are casting ballots in the first round of the South American nation’s presidential election, c...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world
Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policiesThe timing was rich with symbolism. As intense heatwaves pummelled Europe and A...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘In a crowd, it feels good when we do bad to our enemies’: how anger becomes contagious
Usually, individuals don’t want to be angry. In a group, however, negative emotions can rile the tribe. On the streets of London, Ed Coper felt it first handBack before 9/11 and the wars it precipitat...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Badenoch-supporting US rapper Azealia Banks to attend Spectator summer party in London
Magazine’s editor Michael Gove will welcome performer who described Conservative party leader as ‘iconic’The American rapper Azealia Banks said she had been invited to the Spectator magazine summer pa...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Dining across the divide: ‘On the climate, he liked a graph. I’m a little more: show me the evidence’
The topic of global heating saw temperatures rise, but could they find common cause on asylum seekers?• Want to meet someone from across the divide? Click here to find out howMartyn, 44, SheffieldOccu...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa
Iowa is no stranger to political attention in presidential elections, but surprisingly competitive midterm contests highlight the state's importance for both parties as it holds its primary Tuesday.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - npr.org
Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
BBC News
May 31, 2026 - bbc.com
Here are the big cases the Supreme Court will decide in June
The court faces big decisions on cases including birthright citizenship, gun rights, transgender athletes and President Trump's power over independent agencies.
World & Nation
May 31, 2026 - latimes.com
The Arc of the Voting Rights Act
Louisiana Republicans erased a majority-Black congressional district.
The Atlantic
May 31, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Sends Tougher Peace Proposals Back to Iran, Officials Say
His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure on Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.
NYT > Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - nytimes.com
After Voting Decision, a Month of Political Earthquakes Across the South
As Republicans rush to redraw the region’s congressional maps, some voters are confused and concerned, and civil rights activists are gearing up for the fight of a generation.
NYT > Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - nytimes.com
He Was Satirized on British TV. Now He’s Trump’s Pick to Lead California.
Steve Hilton grabbed headlines when he worked in conservative politics in Britain. His American political renaissance in the California governor’s race has bemused former British colleagues and rivals...
NYT > Top Stories
May 31, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s interior secretary dismisses calls to identify donors for ‘nonpartisan’ concert series
Doug Burgum complains some musicians ‘segmented their audiences’ after artists back out of 250th anniversary eventThe Trump administration’s interior secretary, Doug Burgum, complained on Sunday that ...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Our tech overlords are planning for conscious AI to conquer the cosmos. What could go wrong? | Eduardo Porter
A new belief set is uniting some of the wealthiest men in the world around a ‘transhuman’ future – actual humanity be damnedSam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, took to the Internet a few years ...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on the splinternet: where China led, Iran and others are eagerly following | Editorial
Authoritarian states are increasingly shutting off or throttling access to the internet, creating separate spheres in a realm built on connectionChina boasts of having the world’s largest population o...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Claude Lemieux’s brain donated to CTE research after NHL star’s death at age of 60
CTE is caused by repeated blows to the headFamily choose to donate brain for researchClaude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of re...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
WHO calls for community cooperation to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus makes appeal after protests against protocols for handling victims’ bodies in Ituri provinceContaining the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo requires commun...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Recruiter who was allowed to buy back his insolvent firm falls behind on payments after offering staff Vegas trip
Premier Group Recruitment went into administration with debts of £2.9m – including £647,000 owed to HMRCA recruitment executive – who was allowed to buy back the assets of his bust company in instalme...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
After my mum died, I couldn’t face tackling the clothes she left behind. But wearing them has helped me celebrate the woman she was
Sorting, wearing and even reworking some of Mum’s wardrobe has given me a way to keep her closeOnly my mum would insist on buying a designer swimsuit on her deathbed. She had always found emotional so...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
BBC News
May 31, 2026 - bbc.com
As Federal Government Abandons Wetlands Protection, Localities Become Frontlines
Wetlands are some of the US's most valuable and endangered environments. It's now up to local action to preserve them.
Truthout
May 31, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s Violent Memes Expose Long-Simmering Truths About US Imperialism
Trump’s white nationalist revanchism is on display as he turns state violence into entertainment.
Truthout
May 31, 2026 - truthout.org
A DNA test upended my family. Do I side with my grandmother — or her secret child?
Editor’s note, May 31, 8 am ET: We’re bringing you some of our best-loved Your Mileage May Vary columns while Sigal Samuel is on parental leave. The one below originally published on October 6, 2024. ...
Vox
May 31, 2026 - vox.com
And the Next Governor of California Will Be ...
Will California elect another Democrat — or could Republicans pull off a stunning upset? Our roundtable examines the candidates, the surprises and the paths to victory.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 30, 2026 - politico.com
Protests continue at New Jersey ICE facility as hunger strike enters ninth day
A Newark detention center has been at the forefront of anti-ICE protests – and now counterprotestsProtests continued on Saturday in front of the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, Ne...
The Guardian
May 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fortress Europe: The Fight for Refugees in Greece
In 2015, hundreds of thousands of people fleeing war and repression were trying to reach safe havens in Europe. From his home in Norway, Tommy Olsen decided to travel to Greece, a major gateway for mi...
Mother Jones
May 30, 2026 - motherjones.com
ICE Agent Arrested in Texas, Charged With Lying About Minneapolis Shooting
“Nobody is above the law,” said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, "including agents of the federal government.”
Truthout
May 30, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump plans to appeal ruling letting importers seek refunds of paid struck-down tariffs
Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from n...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 30, 2026 - pbs.org
Appeals Court Revives Texas Immigration Law Allowing Arrests on Suspicion
Civil rights groups warn the immigration law could lead to racial profiling and family separations.
Truthout
May 30, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s Loyalty to Fossil Fuel Companies Is Driving Up Inflation
The sooner we transition off fossil fuels, the healthier we — and our wallets — will be.
Truthout
May 30, 2026 - truthout.org
Platner's campaign confirms he sent sexual texts to women while married
Amy Gertner, Platner’s wife, accused a former friend of spreading "malicious gossip" as a report on alleged infidelity emerges.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 30, 2026 - politico.com
Inside Trump’s Deal With the I.R.S. to Drop His $10 Billion Lawsuit
Discussions among a group of lawyers with allegiance to the president were closely held. Some senior White House officials were said to have felt blindsided as the agreement took shape.
NYT > Top Stories
May 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
Immigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facility
Immigrant detainees accuse the federal government of 'inhumane' abuse and treatment at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 30, 2026 - npr.org
Colombia accuses Ecuador of interfering in its general election
Colombia's government rejected a move by Ecuador's president to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports because of a tariff commitment made to an opposition candidate, calling it "deliberate interferen...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 30, 2026 - pbs.org
Congress Is Poised to Integrate US and Israeli Militaries More Closely Than Ever
A new provision would fuse the US and Israel's military-industrial complexes while moving them further from public view.