Sanders and Fellow Senators Urge President to End Alaskan Oil Drilling
Bernie Sanders along with 11 fellow senators sent a letter to President Obama urging him to cease Shell’s oil drilling in the Arctic. Because they believe there to be "utter hypocrisy in the current policy."
The War Within Initiative helps pay off $5 million in medical bills for veterans
The fundraising drive "sparked the compassion of donors" to lift the medical debt of service members, veterans and their families.
Wells Fargo announces its ban on financing oil and gas drilling in the Arctic
"Wells Fargo is committed to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, in addition to continuing to support the responsible development of conventional energy."
Police officer charged with criminal homicide of unarmed teen
“Taking human life is one of the most important things in this community, dealing with these types of tragedies. You do not shoot somebody in the back if they are not a threat to you.”
Mass Shooting in Orlando Gay Nightclub
Details are still emerging in the horrific mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando, but here is what we know so far.
Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony Reminds World That Climate Change is Very Real
The Opening Ceremony at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games centered on climate change and its effects.
New Report Criticizes Police Investigation of Unarmed Teen’s Death
The Pasadena Police Department and two of their officers are being criticized not only for their actions that led to the fatal shooting of Kendrec McDade but for their lack of transparency and accountability.
Significant pipeline spill contaminates local water just 200 miles from Standing Rock
Local news have mentioned the event, but mainstream media outlets have ignored news of the spill.
Hillary, Bernie, and the Banks
Wall Street bankers are still an enormous threat to millions of Americans and the only way to resolve this is “with reforms so big, bold, and public they can’t be watered down.”
Abortion is a fundamental human rights issue
It is a women’s rights issue—among the right to vote, the right to free movement, and the right to live free of violence.