Plastic pollution is a problem – these kids are working for a solution
We have five questions for teenagers Carter and Olivia Ries, founders of One More Generation and the One Less Straw campaign.
California’s low turnout suggests voters need a better reason to show up
Still, there are signs of progress that could lead to increased turnout come November, including 1,800 women running for federal and state offices.
On again, off again, on again: The U.S./North Korea summit
Could the Korean Peninsula turn a page on its heartbreaking modern history?
For captured regulators, repealing the Volcker Rule is child’s play
One thing’s for certain: if there’s another financial crisis, it could make the last one look like child’s play.
We need a mass movement to save and expand Social Security and Medicare
Old, young, men and women of all races fighting together.
Infinite war
The gravy train rolls on.
Deputy fired after beating sheriff in primary election
Despite the fact that Maggs was recently fired, he will reportedly take charge of the sheriff’s department in January when assuming his elected position.
Mesa police officers placed on leave after beating unarmed man on video
“We hope and pray that the Mesa Police Department will accept responsibility for the misconduct of these officers."
Bayer, Monsanto acquisition a go
On June 7 "one of the world's largest pesticide producers will be combined with the world's largest seed company."
Sen. Merkley tries to gain access into migrant shelter for kids, but was denied;...
"We still have no idea what’s happening in the detention center where reportedly up to a thousand children are being held, since they refused the senator’s request to go inside.”