Thursday, April 9, 2026

PETA responds to death of ‘Blackfish’ orca

SeaWorld still holds 22 other orcas in captivity at its three facilities in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego.

Race of mass shooters influences how the media cover their crimes, new study shows

In a recent study, we explored whether the race of mass shooters influences how the media depict their crime, their motivations and their lives.

What the US can learn from Canadian activists who blocked truck convoys

As the trucker convoy makes its way to Washington, Canadian blockades offer lessons on how to stop far-right occupations in their tracks.

San Francisco Clears Out Homeless Ahead Of The Super Bowl

Millions of fans will descend on the city, but the homeless have been moved elsewhere.
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Glenn Greenwald: Chelsea Manning’s refusal to testify against WikiLeaks will help save Press Freedom

"We all owe our immense gratitude to Chelsea Manning for everything she’s done over the last decade, but even more so now."

Multiplying hatred and division: Humanity at war with itself

Humanity is at war, not just with rival groups or nations, but within relationships, with the planet and with ourselves.

Indigenous culture reasserts women’s power through dance

The colonial legacy of patriarchy undergirds a long, entrenched history of abuse of Native women.

Kaiser Permanente launches medical school with free tuition for the first five inaugural classes

With Kaiser Permanente's recent announcement, it is now the second medical school in the United States to become tuition-free and "eliminate the financial barrier to achieving a medical degree."

A Father’s Day guide to paid family leave

A national paid family leave plan promotes equitable participation in paid family leave and would mitigate the disparities and barriers that discourage fathers from taking paternity leave.