Shutoffs continue as people of Detroit fight for water as a human right, Part...
Michigan has meanwhile presented itself as the ground zero of water problems, as the people of Detroit worked to make themselves a model for solutions.
Nation’s largest school strike: 30,000 Los Angeles public-school teachers walkout
The strike follows months of failed negotiations between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the teachers union to reach a deal for smaller class sizes, increased support staff along with pay raises.
In a victory for reproductive rights, judge blocks Trump’s attempt to rollback birth control...
"Today is a good day. Because of this injunction, women in 13 states can still access birth control under the ACA."
Give children the vote, strengthen democracy
Facilitating such participation would not only encourage broader social responsibility among young people, it would enrich and strengthen democracy itself.
California governor proposes nation’s longest paid family leave
Newsom and his administration proposed six months paid family leave, the nation's longest if approved.
WATCH: Poachers ambush Sea Shepherd vessel protecting nearly extinct Vaquita
"We will not be deterred by violence."
Global Indigenous Peoples March set to fight human rights violations and climate crisis
"We must remind the world, again, that Indigenous people matter. We are all made better when we respect one another and lift each other up."
Spreading wealth to maintain consumption
What will happen if robots, AI, and automation displace a huge percentage of workers. How will there be enough consumers to buy all the goods and services produced if there is a big drop in earnings?
30,000 LA teachers ‘strike ready’ as district refuses to spend $1.86 billion reserve on...
"A strike is not a first resort for anyone. It's a last resort – especially for teachers who are asked to do more with less every day. And enough is enough."
Federal judge strikes down Iowa’s ag-gag law ruling it a violation of free speech
"Today's victory makes it clear that the government cannot protect these industries at the expense of our constitutional rights."