When ICE hit Mississippi, its citizens showed up for immigrant families
The Mississippi immigration raid detained hundreds and left children stranded on the first day of school. It also evoked a massive humanitarian response in a state not traditionally friendly to immigrants.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, October 3
D.C. Democrats vote to overturn tipped wage increase approved by voters, Bernie Sanders issues a statement on Amazon's minimum wage increase, Trump makes fun of Kavanaugh accuser and more.
Why Damar Hamlin didn’t die for our sins
I’ve wondered if that specter of sudden death could become a turning point in the history of what’s arguably America’s most popular and perilous pastime.
Cops Involved in the Murder of Freddie Gray Honored at Conservative Media Gala
Brian Rice, Edward Nero, and Garret Miller were cleared of all charges earlier this year, but remain on administrative duty pending an internal review for their role in Gray’s death.
New study shows staggering consequences of for-profit healthcare system and Americans’ inability to pay...
34 million adults know someone who died after not getting the necessary treatment because of affordability.
The drugging of America
If we all wish to live in a more 'Drug Free' nation then digest all that this writer has presented to you.
Employees and grassroots groups demand tech companies to cut ties with ICE and CBP
"We will hold any corporation accountable for their role in advancing Trump's violence against our communities..."
A promising new project to organize humanity’s universal heritage
An international group of researchers and data scientists are creating a comprehensive database of the world’s archaeological knowledge—and changing our understanding of humans’ prehistoric heritage.
How a failing capitalist system is allowing Amazon to cripple America
In the most extreme form of capitalism taxes do not exist. This is called "anarcho-capitalism." Among all corporations, Amazon may be the leading advocate of this philosophy.
Humanity is getting increasingly serious about enforcing animal rights protections all over the planet
The scene was heart-crushing: 21 dogs, many sick, wounded and infected, on heavy chains or trapped in filthy kennels with no food...