Neither idiots nor useful: Our politically underachieving liberal churches
In suggesting that liberal churches are neither idiots nor useful, I’m purposely implying a stark contrast with churches whose members are useful idiots.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, June 28, 2018
Americans own 40% of the world's guns, the Republican tax plan has made the U.S. debt the highest since World War II, Justice Anthony Kennedy to retire, and more.
Demanding House vote on net neutrality, open internet defenders gear up for nationwide day...
"The overwhelming majority of Americans understand that strong net neutrality rules are the prerequisite for an open and citizen-friendly internet."
A new world is dawning, and the US will no longer lead it
We are no longer the “indispensable” nation.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, June 27, 2018
28-year-old Democratic Socialist wins the New York primary, the Supreme Court upholds Muslim ban and sides with anti-abortion centers, Occupy ICE protests spread, a federal judge sides with Big Oil, and more.
Why care about undocumented immigrants? For one thing, they’ve become vital to key sectors...
These workers play vital roles in the U.S. economy, erecting American buildings, picking American apples and grapes, and taking care of American babies. Oh, and paying American taxes.
Big brands: The missing voice in the fight to end gender-based violence at work
Women workers and their labor organizations are uniting across borders to demand work that is free of gender-based violence, pays a living wage, and promotes women’s initiative and leadership at all levels.
50 years after MLK’s Poor People’s Campaign, 2,500+ arrested over 6 weeks calling for...
"We’ve invited the people to speak for themselves, because I think it’s time for a revolution."
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Another oil spill, fracking fuels climate change, Mueller investigates Blackwater founder Erik Prince, and more.
Assange is a journalist, should not be persecuted for publishing the truth
You can support Julian Assange by spreading the word in your communities about what is happening to him and why.