How Big Oil hijacked EU-funded journalism training on plastic pollution
At an event ostensibly about plastic waste, none of the speakers were heard mentioning the need to reduce plastic production—the core issue driving the crisis.
Escalating the escalation
A short history of the long war on drugs in Latin America from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Kentucky’s abortion ban
U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings explained that she needed more information "to specifically determine which individual provisions and subsections are capable of compliance."
‘Powerful actors’ are spreading false information about the climate crisis, making it harder to...
Information Integrity about Climate Science found that climate action was being delayed and obstructed by misleading information from fossil fuel companies, some nation states and right-wing politicians.
Eight NFL Scandals Worse Than ‘Deflategate’
Football has become America's pastime, but it's time the sports reporters start covering real NFL scandals and stop focusing on non-stories such as "deflategate." Here are a few leads for reporters to chase.
Biden’s convention speech made absurd claims about his Gaza policy
It was a journey into an alternative universe of political guile from a president who just six days earlier had approved sending $20 billion worth of more weapons to Israel.
The #MeToo movement’s roots in women workers’ rights
An unsung hero of the early 20th century, Rose Schneiderman organized women to fight for laws to protect them from sexual harassment and assault in the workplace.
The American Worker: Crushed Again by the Overwhelming Power of Corporatism
President Obama and his team of corporate bullies have successfully forced Fast Track legislation for the TPP through Congress and now global corporations rule America. Once again, American workers are being kicked while they’re down.
NYPD Cop Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Innocent Man
Officer Peter Liang claims his gun accidentally discharged when he opened the door to a dimly lit stairwell, resulting in the death of Akai Gurley. Although Liang pleads not guilty, prosecutors claim his failure to follow training or administer first aid resulted in the death of an innocent man.
Let’s Break Away from Black-Friday Syndrome
Black Friday has been labeled the kickoff to a “Holy Month of Frenzied Commercialization.” Instead of shopping on the Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving weekend, connect with people, nature, the spirits and yourself.