The War Within Initiative helps pay off $5 million in medical bills for veterans
The fundraising drive "sparked the compassion of donors" to lift the medical debt of service members, veterans and their families.
Indigenous peoples go to court to save the Amazon from oil company greed
Historic lawsuit launched by the Waorani people of Ecuador to save their homes – and our planet – from destruction.
By forgiving warrants and fines, communities give people a fresh start
“The intersection of criminal justice and employment became very real in that moment – criminal justice being a barrier to employment.”
Academic freedom at risk after decades of attacks and underfunding from right wing
We look at one of the consequences of this crisis: the growing threat to academic freedom with academic and author Henry Reichman.
House of Representatives set to vote on net neutrality
"Any lawmaker who doesn't want to invoke the wrath of their constituents should vote for its clean passage on the House floor."
Wall Street bonuses in 2018 totaled more than 3x the earnings of minimum wage...
Since 1985 the average Wall Street bonus has increased by 1,000 percent.
Why the government makes filing your taxes intentionally difficult
"Congress should be making it easier for Americans to file their taxes each year, not bowing to the interests of the tax prep industry."
Everything you need to know about the new economy
If between 1979 and 2018, the American economy almost tripled in size, so where did the gains go? Most went to the top.
More children were killed by guns in 2017 than police officers and active military...
The deaths of school-age children in the United States to guns has become an epidemic.
Rising politics of intolerance and the need for unity
Division in any form, including nationalism, and competition go against human nature.