26 senators have demanded that the NSA come clean about its massive surveillance based on "secret law".

Germany and the UK blocked stricter EU fuel economy standards.

The German PM was obeying orders from car companies — a form of corruption common in the plutocracy. Companies powerful enough to issue such orders must not be allowed to continue to exist.

Wendy Davis's filibuster won't permanently stop Texas Republicans from passing the law to close most abortion providers. But it may reinvigorate supporters of women's rights in Texas.

In the US: join a human chain protest on Tuesday against disguised cuts in Social Security.

The US Army is blocking access from its computers to the Guardian's coverage of the NSA spying scandal.

It is afraid that soldiers who see the unapproved side of the story will be tempted to take the people's side instead of the government's side.

If you know anyone in the US military, offer to show that person the pages that are blocked.