Sunday, May 19, 2024

‘We’re going to get this done’: US Senate takes crucial step toward codifying same-sex...

"Today's bipartisan Senate vote gets us closer to protecting that right. The Respect for Marriage Act protects all couples under law—I urge Congress to send the bill to my desk so I can make it law."

The Paradise Papers are proof that capitalism and racism fuel the global plutocracy

To end the immoral abuses documented in the Paradise Papers, we must challenge the systems of both entrenched wealth and racial domination.

How conservatives have laid waste to America for 50 years

Conservatism has made 'social' a dirty word. Here are some of the details of fifty years of damage inflicted on America

Accountability is the start of true recovery

People’s Action welcomes these much-needed investments, and stands ready to defend our priorities and the communities that need recovery most.

Why America needs to go big on infrastructure

All these sectors require attention now because they work together like cement to keep society functioning.

Does mundane, Democratic small ball make sense against war-like Trumpian nullification?

Good intentions fall short against foes indifferent to morality, law, science, disease, suffering, even the compassion that Christianity honors.

Groups slam Zinke’s ‘backroom deals’ to build road through Alaskan wildlife refuge

“These records expose yet another of Secretary Zinke’s secretive, backroom deals to sell off and sell out our public lands and wildlife.”

The long ordeal of whistleblower Chelsea Manning

Chelsea Manning is expected to be released on May 17.

Colorado River water shortage declared for first time in history

Another bleak indicator of the magnitude of the drought across the West made worse by climate change.

Former prison officials plead guilty to bribery scheme

“Our Office will continue to seek equal justice under the law and hold accountable government officials who corrupt their oaths and betray the public’s trust.”