Democracy Now! 2021-08-27 Friday

Twin suicide bombings outside the Kabul airport kill scores of Afghan civilians and 13 American servicemembers; A former aide to Mike Pence says the Trump administration impeded visas for Afghan allies, many of whom are now stuck in Afghanistan under Taliban rule; Author Jean Guerrero on the California recall vote, which could bring right-wing radio host Larry Elder to power. Get Democracy Now! delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for the Daily Digest: democracynow.org/subscribe