Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Delta Airlines helps National Park Service reopen MLK national park amidst the government shutdown

“As we celebrate his life and legacy this holiday weekend, we felt it was important we do our part to ensure that the historical landmarks be accessible to the public."

Bernie Sanders’ minimum wage bill would improve the lives of 40 million Americans

The Raise the Wage Act "would eliminate decades of growing wage inequality between the lowest-paid and the typical U.S. worker."

Police officer placed on leave after KKK paraphernalia found at home

“The stuff that was on the walls was like, ‘You don’t want this house, stay away, keep out.’”

As media labels Fukushima a “conspiracy theory,” radiation soars to record level

Considering so little is currently understood about the catastrophe, perhaps so-called conspiracy theorists, who doubt the ‘Fukushima is under control, don’t worry about it’ narrative, are the only ones displaying a modicum of common sense.

Norvergence: Psychosocial and mental health impacts of climate change

“In the tech-saturated world, climate change is the biggest global threat (both physically and mentally).” Most articles or blog...

ALEC fails to denounce dangerous and racist views of its leaders and members

ALEC has remained conspicuously silent about the dangerous and racist statements and ties of its legislative leaders.
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Corporate hypocrisy on racism

Far from being the solution to systemic racism in America, these billionaires and their corporations are actively perpetuating it.

Six dictators who divided children from parents

Separating children from their families has been characteristic of the biggest dictators of the modern era.
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‘You are not the crazy one:’ Stephen Colbert takes aim at Trump’s new attacks...

"I was worried, because what I’m seeing and reading is that the president is a racist, horny old burger goblin who literally steals children from poor people."

How Tacky Can the Golden Arches Get?

McDonald's new ad campaign is designed to link the corporate brand to the healing power of love. Is this McDonald's newest idea to help reverse declining sales: more "Lovin?" Just ask protesting workers about the "love" they're getting from McDonald's.