Marijuana is literally saving lives in Colorado
The study found that after Colorado implemented their new recreational marijuana law, opioid-related deaths fell by 6.5 percent in the following two years.
How Breaking Government Hurts Children
Lack of investment in government services hurts children, both in terms of the direct harm of toxic water sources and the long-term less direct injury caused by attending schools that are physically falling apart.
Norway’s central bank proposes divesting from fossil fuels
The Norwegian central bank's proposal blazes a trail to fossil fuel divestment for the rest of the world.
Four Ways To Fight For Democracy
Following the demonstrations in Washington for voting rights and campaign finance reform, Moyers & Company asked activists to describe how they are carrying the fight forward. This is part of the series.
Florida’s Voting Rights Restoration Initiative could restore rights for a million voters
Hopefully, come November 2018, Florida will put an end to mass disenfranchisement and will restore voting rights to the thousands of citizens who have earned their right to vote.
Imperial president or emperor with no clothes?
Could Donald Trump’s trade wars lead to a Great Depression?
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.”
Violent coup fails in Nicaragua, US continues regime change efforts
Peace and justice advocates must be grounded in anti-imperialism and nonintervention by the United States.
In Standing Rock and Beyond, A New Era of Indigenous Activism Arises
“The world needs us right now. The statistics say we are 4 percent of the population, but we are protecting more than 80 percent of the world’s biodiversity.”
Protesters for black lives are America’s true patriots
These activists wanted a better America, one that actually realized its ideals of equal justice and ensured life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.