We rely on contributions from our viewers and listeners to do our work.
Please do your part today.
StorySep 17, 2025
Hi there,
From our first broadcast nearly 30 years ago, Democracy Now! has always been fiercely independent. Over these last 3 decades, our daily global news hour has been a source of truth in a media landscape all too often bought by commercial interests. Can you start a monthly donation? Monthly donations are the lifeblood of Democracy Now!.Thanks to a group of generous donors, all monthly donations started today will be DOUBLED, which means your $15 gift is worth $30. If you believe that freedom of speech and freedom of the press are essential to the functioning of a democratic society, please donate today. Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you so much.
Democracy Now!
Amy Goodman
Hi there,
From our first broadcast nearly 30 years ago, Democracy Now! has always been fiercely independent. Over these last 3 decades, our daily global news hour has been a source of truth in a media landscape all too often bought by commercial interests. Can you start a monthly donation? Monthly donations are the lifeblood of Democracy Now!.Thanks to a group of generous donors, all monthly donations started today will be DOUBLED, which means your $15 gift is worth $30. If you believe that freedom of speech and freedom of the press are essential to the functioning of a democratic society, please donate today. Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you so much.
Democracy Now!
Amy Goodman
Non-commercial news needs your support.
We rely on contributions from you, our viewers and listeners to do our work. If you visit us daily or weekly or even just once a month, now is a great time to make your monthly contribution.
Please do your part today.
Independent Global News
Donate- Daily Shows
- Top Stories
![]()
- StorySep 17, 2025
![]()
- StorySep 17, 2025
![]()
- StorySep 17, 2025
![]()
- StorySep 17, 2025
![]()
- Web Exclusives
![]()
- Web ExclusiveSep 15, 2025
![]()
- Web ExclusiveSep 03, 2025
![]()
- Web ExclusiveAug 22, 2025
![]()
- Web ExclusiveAug 01, 2025
![]()
- Topics
- Columns
Menu
J. Davitt McAteer
Lead author of the “Upper Big Branch Report,” which investigates the April 5, 2010, coal mining accident at a Massey Energy mine in West Virgina. He was formerly the assistant secretary of the Mine Safety and Health Administration in the Clinton administration. He is now vice president of Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia.
Daily News Digest
Our Daily Digest brings Democracy Now! to your inbox each morning.
Recent News
- “Single Shots to the Head”: U.S. Veteran, Volunteer Surgeon Sees “Extermination of a People” in Gaza
![]()
- “Perish or Leave”: Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Israeli Military Invades Gaza City
![]()
- How Video Games, Discord & Deep Web Influenced Alleged Kirk Killer
![]()
- Trump Uses “Black Criminality” Myth to Take Over Black-Led Cities: Memphis Rep. Justin J. Pearson
![]()
- Robert Redford the Activist: Hollywood Icon Was Lifelong Champion of Environment & Independent Film
![]()