Friday, October 30, 2026

Mistrial declared in murder case against Ray Tensing

Within the past week, Tensing has become the third police officer avoiding criminal charges after fatally shooting a black man.

Why does Donald Trump insist on more military spending?

Americans are tired of war, yet Donald Trump’s budget sends an unfortunate but clear message.

Grenfell Tower: A disaster waiting to happen

Whilst they may not have lit the match, this disaster is the result of long-term socio-economic policies pursued by successive Governments that discriminate against the poor.

Big Pharma gets $28 billion tax break in GOP health plan

Big Pharma has been getting fat off American consumers and public health systems for years.

Medicare for all: A prescription for what ails us

There is no rational reason why Medicare couldn't be expanded to cover all Americans, regardless of age, from birth to death.

Police chief calls for suspension after officer kicks handcuffed man’s head

Currently, no criminal charges have been filed.

New York is on the verge of major climate action – but centrist Democrats...

Lawmakers stalled as advocates pushed to get an ambitious climate bill through the state senate before the legislative session ended.

Ossoff’s loss is further proof: Democrats’ path to power is through moving left, not...

The results in Georgia show that the Trump resistance can show up to the polls, but centrism isn’t a strategy to win.

Parents of Michael Brown settle wrongful death lawsuit

U.S. District Judge E. Richard Webber approved an undisclosed settlement for a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of Michael Brown.

Another troop surge in America’s longest war

100,000 troops couldn't stabilize Afghanistan. What can an extra 5,000 win, besides more casualties?