Senator’s corruption case ends in mistrial
Instead of protecting citizens against corrupt politicians, the U.S. Supreme Court has once again failed to protect democracy in the face of insurmountable greed and avarice.
Bernie Sanders Receives Another Major Union Endorsement
The endorsement was unanimously approved by the rank-and-file local delegates from the organization.
Trump breaks tradition and redesigns Presidential coin to read “Make American Great Again”
President Trump's name appears on the coin three times.
6 Questions for Monsanto
Monsanto, the biotech giant, has become the poster-child for all that’s wrong with our industrial food and farming system.
New York becomes third state to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos
This move could help protect children, agricultural workers, and the environment.
Lebanon ceasefire underlines that both Israel and Hezbollah lost the war
The ceasefire is the truce of the weak on both sides.
New poll shows two-thirds of voters support a wealth tax to fight inequality
“There is growing concern about the influence large corporations and wealthy individuals have on American elections.”
Coward cop identified after ignoring racist assaulting woman on video
“Today a video surfaced of an undignified event in which a Puerto Rican woman was brutally harassed by a bigot while an officer did not interfere. I am appalled, shocked & disturbed by the officer’s behavior.”
ICC report accuses CIA of committing war crimes
While investigating allegations of torture and forced rectal feedings committed by CIA officers, the ICC is currently determining whether to prosecute any U.S. citizens responsible for committing war crimes.
Rise for Climate: Tens of thousands march in San Francisco calling for fossil-free world
The protest came just days before the start of the Global Climate Action Summit being organized by California Governor Jerry Brown.