Suddenly time—and the oil market—are on the side of the Standing Rock Sioux
This week’s new Army Corps decision and a fresh lawsuit could delay the Dakota Access pipleline more than makes economic sense.
My breast cancer journey revealed the flaws of an unjust health system
Our ability to care for ourselves during a health crisis should not be dependent on generous employers or on our zip code.
Why so many nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles?
Apocalypse will be highly likely. Artificial intelligence is not going to save us. These weapons need to be outlawed, not produced and purchased en masse.
Reflections on a low, dishonest decade
And nearly 100 Essays for TomDispatch.
One major way we can reduce the suffering of animals raised for food
Veterinarians have an opportunity to uphold medical ethics—and give the nation’s factory-farmed animals a small bit of mercy when they are killed.
School strike for climate: Meet 15-year-old activist Greta Thunberg, who inspired a global movement
“We need to change ourselves now, because tomorrow it might be too late.”
TSA Director Demoted After Massive Security Failures
After a covert Red Team recently tested security, the TSA's failure rate was at an astonishing 96 percent. The "abominable failure" caused the demotion of Acting Administrator, Melvin Carraway, with many more changes to come.
Missouri police officer pleads guilty after killing 4-year-old girl
Columbia Police Officer Andria Heese was traveling at approximately 14mph when 4-year-old Gabriella Curry entered her blind spot and was fatally struck by the vehicle.
Inequality’s Getting Worse. How Do We End This?
It will take years of work to repair the economic damage caused by these levels of inequality.
Home Depot makes investment of additional $1 billion in wage increases for hourly associates
This investment makes the home improvement retailer's starting wage in every U.S. market at or above $15 per hour.