Thursday, September 24, 2026

The Nicaragua paradox

It’s important for the international community to work to ensure that whoever rules Nicaragua lives up to these pledges and stops the flow of Colonos into the area while recognizing that many of these are also desperately poor people who will need to be given other options, something the FSLN promised them decades ago.

7 things the Defund DAPL campaign has achieved so far (including $28 million in...

Public and consumer pressure on banks to quit financing the Dakota Access pipeline companies is producing results.

Ex-cop sentenced to life in prison after tazing handcuffed man to death

Convicted of murdering Towns, aggravated assault charges, and violating his oath of office, Eberhart was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.

Preparing for President Trump

A 10-point plan for activists, politicians, the press and everyday citizens.

8 states that made 2016 a huge year for clean energy

These victories—many of them bipartisan—across the country give hope for 2017.

Baltimore County drops $12K fine against church for helping homeless

Instead of immediately addressing the basic needs of Dundalk’s homeless population, the county initially decided to punish the few people willing to help fellow human beings.

Did Obama just stop Trump’s Muslim registry?

Had the Obama administration not dismantled the program Trump would have been able to use the framework to screen and track visa-holders easily.

Trump’s attack on the freedom of the press

Historically, these 4 techniques have been used by demagogues to erode the freedom and independence of the press.

In North Carolina, hope amidst political chaos

Republicans in North Carolina are doing everything they can to take away the rights of minorities.

Bernie Sanders: “We need to change the electoral college”

Many politicians are disappointed in the election process and the electoral college this year.