Break up Facebook (and, while we’re at it, Google, Apple, and Amazon)
We must resurrect antitrust.
#BlackFridays walkouts turn rage into action and community
This initiative, connected by the Twitter hashtag #BlackFridays, has resulted in a number of symbolic walkouts across the country led by a network of women of color.
The case against WikiLeaks is a crisis for the First Amendment
The Trump administration once celebrated WikiLeaks. Now it wants to prosecute Julian Assange simply for publishing things it doesn't like. That's a threat to all journalists.
The voices of Amazon women and a visionary declaration to protect indigenous lands
"The Amazon Rainforest ecosystems are vital lungs of the Earth. Thus, the justice and well-being for the people of Sarayaku is inseparably tied to the fate of all people worldwide."
Indian Country moves to secure voting rights
Activists among tribes want to rally the Native vote. Because when they show up to the polls, they’ve shown significant political power.
Authoritarian: Sanders describes Trump after the administration attacks the free press
"Trump describes the free media as an "enemy of the people"; attacks leaders of democratic countries while cozying up to authoritarian nations; and now uses his influence to try to stop the counting of votes in FL and GA."
Hate crimes surged during Trump’s first year, a record high since 9/11
"Shouldn’t this urgent crisis be subject of first post-recess Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today, instead of ramming through more Trump judges? Our lives are at stake."
Gaza is already unlivable: A response to Israel’s deadly airstrikes targeting TV station &...
Israel launched its heaviest airstrikes on the region since 2014, targeting scores of buildings, including the TV station Al-Aqsa TV. Israeli airstrikes also reportedly hit dozens of homes.
Backed by Ocasio-Cortez, youth climate activists arrested at Pelosi’s office demanding Democrats embrace ‘Green...
"Ocasio-Cortez's decision to join the protesters and march on her own House leader sets a tone of urgency and combativeness that is rare on Capitol Hill."
Bernie Sanders to re-introduce $15 minimum wage bill to new Congress
Current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour and has not been raised since 2009.