Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Same Day White Armed Occupiers Were Acquitted, Peaceful Native American Activists Were Tear...

Under no circumstances should it be acceptable for peaceful protesters in North Dakota to be attacked and arrested, while armed occupiers in Oregon are either left alone or amicably reasoned with.
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Attempt to close Al-Jazeera is an attack on freedom of expression, UN says

The channel has become part of Qatar’s grand strategy, and asking them to close it down is like asking Switzerland to close its banks.

The legacy of America’s first Wrestlemania president

Professional sports and professional wrestling tap into a primal level of tribalism that Trump has funneled into a form of nationalism.

Starbucks urged to cut ties with Hong Kong chain that still serves shark fin

The shark fin trade poses a danger to vulnerable shark species.

More children were killed by guns in 2017 than police officers and active military...

The deaths of school-age children in the United States to guns has become an epidemic.

‘A Thurgood Marshall Plan for Public Education:’ Bernie Sanders unveils 10-point education plan

"The United States, as the wealthiest country in history, should have the best education system in the world...sadly, that is not the case today."
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“You’re gonna kill me”: Bodycam video shows Dallas officers mocking man as he died...

“They don’t tend to spend money on the front end to prevent tragedies such as this.”

The new age of protest

Led by young people, climate strikers blocked traffic on two mornings at the end of last month in Washington, DC. On the...

Victory: Trump administration back down withdraws proposal to restrict protest

This victory shows once again that if we unite and act in solidarity we can win.

Don’t be distracted by the Trump circus

As soon as Trump tweeted about “Hamilton,” interest in his other scandals tanked.