
Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-12-31 Wednesday
Dec 31, 2025
Edrina Chavez, a journalist from Caracas, shares insights on grassroots resistance in Venezuela against U.S. maritime strikes. Shana Lowe, a communications advisor for the Norwegian Refugee Council, discusses the devastating impacts of Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid in Gaza and the West Bank. Grace Mauser from the Democratic Socialists of America outlines the strategies for municipal socialism and sustaining momentum after Zoran Mamdani's victory. Norman Solomon critiques corporate Democrats and highlights the need for grassroots organizing to reshape the party and connect with the working class.
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Humanitarian Ban Deepens Gaza Crisis
- Israel's ban on major aid groups will drastically reduce medical and humanitarian capacity in Gaza.
- Shana Lowe warns sidelining principled NGOs removes accountability and worsens civilian suffering.
Communes Built Food Sovereignty
- Venezuelan communes grew after sanctions and shortages forced local production and distribution initiatives.
- Edrina Chavez recounts communes achieving near self-sufficiency in food and services during crisis years.
Refuse Unsafe Staff Disclosure
- Protect staff by refusing to disclose private Palestinian staff lists to Israeli authorities.
- Comply with EU data protections and resist politicized demands that endanger workers.

