Liberal Reporting for 2026-10-19
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 48 articles from 10 sites. We chose these from 580 articles found on 16 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, MS NOW, The Intercept, Mother Jones, Truthout, The Guardian, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, World & Nation, BBC News.
Do You Really Own Your Home? A Tax Revolt Says No.
The argument that property taxes make Americans renters in their own houses has fueled the biggest anti-tax uprising in half a century, and local governments are scrambling.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
Maybe There Was an Egg Cartel After All
For years, economists dismissed collusion as crankery and blamed bird flu for high prices. Then the feds found evidence that could prove the cranks right, and almost nobody noticed.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Promoted Suspiciously Cheap Gas Stations. Here’s What He Didn’t Tell You.
The president celebrated a gas discount. Was it legit?
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats’ Tejano star sings to swing South Texas
Bobby Pulido is trying to flip a district that’s slipped from Democrats. The Tejano singer might be the answer to winning culturally conservative Latino voters.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
'Little of it was constructive’: GOP bemoans a distracted Trump in midterms’ final stretch
No one counts on Trump for message discipline, but some had hoped that he or his staff would at least limit the distractions in the final weeks of the campaign.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
France’s Macron vows to hold accountable those who ‘sought to bring down the Republic’
The French president expressed “anger” and “shame” over nationwide violent protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. The post France’s Macron vows to hold accountable those ...
MS NOW
Oct 18, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans suddenly aren’t interested in debating their opponents
They’re spending millions on ads, but won’t stand on a stage where they could be challenged. The post Republicans suddenly aren’t interested in debating their opponents appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 18, 2026 - ms.now
President Apocalypse
While Trump campaigns for a Nobel Peace Prize, his war on humanity’s only home continues unabated. The post President Apocalypse appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
Oct 18, 2026 - theintercept.com
The DOJ is harassing California officials who are protecting the right to vote
The Trump administration is demanding, without evidence, the state review a 20,000-person list of “likely noncitizens.” The post The DOJ is harassing California officials who are protecting the right ...
MS NOW
Oct 18, 2026 - ms.now
Can Scott Colom win Mississippi Senate? Warnock is making a big bet on it.
Warnock is testing a “new kind of Southern strategy” for the Democratic Party.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s approval rating hits record low as GOP faces midterm reckoning
And as the president’s approval hits an all-time low, new polls show voters siding with Democrats. The post Trump’s approval rating hits record low as GOP faces midterm reckoning appeared first on MS ...
MS NOW
Oct 18, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Has Largely Deprived the US Public of a Voice on Environmental Policy
This story was originally published by Yale E360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Public participation is a hallmark of environmental regulation, embedded in every maj...
Mother Jones
Oct 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
26 Ideas for Solving the Affordability Crisis
Some smart. Some practical. Some far-fetched or utterly implausible. All on the table.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
“No Kings” Shifts Focus to Midterms With Early Voting Day of Action
Over 5 million ballots have been cast, according to an estimate, as Trump faces a historic low in approval ratings.
Truthout
Oct 18, 2026 - truthout.org
How Trump’s justice department is shattering practice of political neutrality as midterms loom
From the attorney general stumping for Republican candidates to federal agents raiding the home of a Democratic congresswoman up for re-election, the department is violating longstanding normsDonald T...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition
Farmers and ranchers have supported President Trump for a decade. But the war in Iran, tariffs and other administration policies have soured some on the G.O.P.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
Getaway cars, affairs, Dubai fugitives: Trump’s pick Ken Paxton brings baggage to Senate race in Texas
The Republican state attorney general appears uniquely ill-chosen as a candidate – but he is a political survivor who could yet frustrate Democratic dreamsDepending how you look at the situation, it i...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump ‘border czar’ says Ilhan Omar could be ‘of course’ denaturalized and deported
Officials allege congresswoman, whose home was raided by federal agents, or family violated law to obtain citizenshipTom Homan, Donald Trump’s “border czar”, has said that the Republican presidential ...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
I saw rioting, looting, above all, anger. If French leaders think more violence will solve this, they’re mistaken | Oliver Haynes
It’s a perfect storm of protesters with heartfelt grievances and others set on conflict. The key here is the sense of betrayal that united them on the streetsThe first thing I learned on the streets o...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Blunder in, abandon allies and court a dictator: it’s the Trump doctrine, now playing out in Myanmar | Steve Bloomfield
The US condemned the genocide and military rule there, but now that Trump craves its rare earths, that’s all changed. For democracy activists, that’s a disasterMarco Rubio was once adamant that the US...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters
Rep. María Elvira Salazar filmed an ad warning the president that he's "gone too far" on immigration. It reflected concern among some Republicans that their gains with Latino voters could be at risk.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - npr.org
In tight Texas Senate race, Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on voters
The race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is hotly contested and enormously expensive, with total ad spending topping $500 million.
World & Nation
Oct 18, 2026 - latimes.com
Abdul El-Sayed Flipped the Script on a Bigoted Gotcha Attempt
In a clip that quickly went viral Saturday night, Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed countered a bigoted question about his Muslim faith at a Michigan town hall with a lesson in American go...
Mother Jones
Oct 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
Outrage after Meta suspends No Kings Instagram account during protests
‘Meta owes us an explanation,’ group says as organizers fear censorship after account goes dark for several hoursThe coalition leaders behind nationwide pro-democracy protests that have drawn millions...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
US workers facing deadly heat borrow from tomato pickers to win key protections
As efforts to protect people from extreme heat stall, organizers are embracing an approach that targets major brands’ reputations“It’s the kind of heat that makes you feel like you’re being dehydrated...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
What you can’t see in ‘You Can See Everything’
It's a funny and interesting movie. It also uses a cheap trick. The post What you can’t see in ‘You Can See Everything’ appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 18, 2026 - ms.now
France in Shock After Protests Turn Into Riots, Damaging Buildings and Shops
After anti-government protests devolved into chaos, leaders from across the political spectrum blamed one another for the unrest, even as it largely subsided on Sunday.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
Why Are There Protests in France?
Rioters attacked city halls and shops over the weekend amid protests over living costs and poor school conditions.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
How a Dominican Man Became an ICE Target Before the NYC Shooting
Oscar Belgal arrived in the city from the Dominican Republic in 2022. Chaos appeared to follow, ending in a fateful encounter with immigration agents.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
The problem with telling people the world is ending
In the face of terrible crises, it can feel right to shock people into action. But what if that has the opposite effect?These days, it’s easy to succumb to hopelessness. Whether you’re thinking about ...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
A California town’s beaches are washing away. Can its residents turn the tide?
Rapid coastal erosion threatens coastal homes and economies, and as Super El Niño rounds the corner, a town is reckoning with the reality of climate crisisSan Clemente is one of southern California’s ...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Macron criticises ‘unbridled violence’ after days of unrest and 2,000 arrests across France
Ministers, officials and police under pressure over response to protests as government holds crisis talks amid ‘colossal failure of the state’The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has criticised “unb...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Zelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’
Two people killed and at least 17 injured as Russia and Ukraine continue to trade strikes on power infrastructureVolodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday thanked the Trump administration for resuming intelligenc...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Small business owners are doing OK – but will that help Trump overcome his low approval ratings?
Overall, economic sentiment for Trump is poor, but small businesses seem fairly confident, according to several surveysThere are 34m small businesses in the United States. They employ approximately ha...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
About 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
BBC News
Oct 18, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Trump Plows Forward With Plan to Build the Golf Course of His Dreams in DC
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced plans to shut down a historic public golf course in Washington, DC, for 15 months so that he can remodel it into a facility capable of hosting international...
Mother Jones
Oct 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘You Barely Understand Regular Money’: Why Young Men Keep Gambling
Politics isn't ready for the rise of easy-access gambling platforms.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
3 Charts That Explain the Economy as Voters Head to the Polls
Inflation is high, consumer spending is strong and seemingly everything depends on what happens with artificial intelligence.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
Some MAHA Voters in Arizona Question Their G.O.P. Ties
MAHA’s alliance with MAGA had energized voters to support President Trump’s 2024 campaign. Now, some aren’t so sure.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
Pan-European protests and Taylor Swift on stage: photos of the weekend
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis
BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.
BBC News
Oct 18, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
4 dead in ‘violent’ fire at Canadian military base, PM Carney says
The prime minister called the disaster "one of the worst tragedies for the forces on Canadian soil in peacetime.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
New Hampshire Dems question what Newsom has to offer
“I don't have a sense, with Gavin Newsom, as to what would attract people to get on board,” former Rep. Annie Kuster told POLITICO.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 17, 2026 - politico.com
When Teslas Fly
Tesla released videos on Thursday of a car that launched into the air, barrel-rolled over a lineup of cars and trucks, and landed on its wheels, apparently using thrusters and a fan system on the unde...
Mother Jones
Oct 17, 2026 - motherjones.com
Immigrants From Ukraine and Sudan Could Soon Lose Their Protected Status
The Trump administration has moved to eliminate legal protections for more than 1 million immigrants that have TPS.
Truthout
Oct 17, 2026 - truthout.org
Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River
Move comes after Trump administration announced restrictions that could slash water suppliesArizona has joined Nevada in its legal battle against the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to their shar...
The Guardian
Oct 17, 2026 - theguardian.com
Anthropic’s AI Safety Bill Has an Alarming Threshold for Government Action
As the debate over regulating AI companies rages on, the artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has scaled up its Capitol Hill lobbying. And, as lawmakers propose ways to curb largely unregulated AI ...
Mother Jones
Oct 17, 2026 - motherjones.com
Organizers Are Pushing to Reach “Forgotten” Black Voters Ahead of the Midterms
The efforts target college students, first-time voters, and the formerly incarcerated, particularly in the South.