‘Reclaim Our Schools’: Cities Rally Nationwide to Save Public Education
Thousands gather to protest budget cuts, high-stakes testing, and state takeovers of public schools
The Best Way To Honor Tamir Rice is by Reforming Our Broken Justice System
How many times will our justice system refuse to charge police with killing unarmed black people?
5 Million Nigerians Oppose Monsanto’s Plans to Introduce GMO Cotton and Corn
Besides the potential contamination of local maize varieties, the groups argued that the health risks of introducing GMO maize into Nigeria could be “enormous” considering that maize is a staple food in their diet.
Curbing the Soda Industry’s Influence, One County at a Time
Colorado's Boulder County Board of Health will not take donations of any kind from the beverage industry.
One of the Most Iconic American Food Companies Now Supports GMO Labeling
Campbell’s Soup says it will label its products on its own if a national standard is not set.
New App Aims to Level the Gender Wage Gap One Meal at a Time
EquiTable allows diners to pay their share of the bill based on gender and race.
Fight For $15 Update: When Truman Doubled Minimum Wage
Economists and analysts tell Bloomberg News that wage increases in service and retail sectors are helping retailers by putting “more money in the pockets of some of their biggest customers: their own employees.”
The Egg Industry, Scrambling
The egg industry has fought the legislative mandates, arguing that banning cages will cost producers and consumers more, without improving animal welfare.
NBA Superstar Ray Allen to Open Organic Fast-Food Restaurant
Ray Allen and his wife, Shannon Allen, are launching an organic fast-food restaurant in Miami called Grown.
Jail The Bankers And Take Back Control Over Money
If the economic proposals described in this episode of Clearing the FOG were put into effect, Wall Street would be tamed and the people would regain control of the economy.