University of California workers lead largest academic strike in US history
Academic workers at the University of California system are on strike for better working conditions — with other universities joining.
Extreme weather is exploding around the world. Why isn’t the media talking about climate...
We host a panel discussion on the media’s role in the climate change crisis, the fossil fuel industry and global warming-fueled extreme weather across the globe.
WikiLeaks Supporters Launch Plan to Restore Assange’s Internet Connection
The plan, known as “Operation Hot Pockets,” involves Assange supporters gathering around the embassy, in shifts, to create mobile wireless hotspots in order to provide the WikiLeaks founder with internet access.
Donald Trump Blamed a Microphone for His Sexual Assault Brag. It’s Not the First...
“The microphones, I mean to be honest, should, you know, should never have been on.”
Why the DNC’s Superdelegate reforms were a major victory for the Sanders wing
This package of reforms is just a starting point for a wholesale transformation of the party.
How to talk to your climate denier uncle this Thanksgiving
“Making America great again means denying Chinese hoaxes.”
Scientist find microplastics in human organs giving activists more ammo to demand change in...
“It would be naive to believe there is plastic everywhere but just not in us.”
Progressive Briefing for Monday, September 17
U.S. Border Patrol supervisor confesses to executing four women, FEMA blames hurricane deaths on spousal abuse, Kavanaugh accused of assault, and more.
Why are there fees on everything?
They hide the true cost when you buy a good or service.
The problem of surplus White men
White men who are all revved up with no place to go pose the greatest challenge to American democracy.