Friday, May 15, 2026

Can progressives talk about love without embarrassment?

A review of Michael Lerner’s new book, Revolutionary Love: A Political Manifesto to Heal and Transform the World.

BREAKING: Thousands Of Gallons Of Crude Oil Have Spilled From A Southern California Pipeline

A pipeline in southern California has spilled 700 barrels of crude oil as of Thursday morning.

House GOP blocks ACA tax credit vote as subsidy expiration threatens major premium hikes

House leadership’s refusal to act before year’s end leaves millions of ACA enrollees facing steep premium increases as internal Republican divisions stall legislation.

Agriculture’s toll: Bird populations shrinking faster than ever in North America

A study reveals that the pace of loss has quickened significantly over the last three decades, particularly in regions dominated by intensive agriculture.

Army Apologizes to Troops Exposed to US-Designed Chemical Weapons in Iraq

After it was reported that more than 600 service members suffered from chemical exposure in Iraq, the undersecretary of the Army issued an apology this week. The scandal goes deeper with its lack of proper medical treatment for these service members.

The Founding Fathers would renounce, condemn America’s endless wars

They would decry the current situation in which a succession of U.S. presidents has usurped that power, probably the greatest violation of the Constitution in the history of this nation.

Feeding the warfare state

In short, as of now, in the battle between welfare and warfare, the militarists are carrying the day.

Little Rock, Arkansas launches program that invests in the city’s homeless population

The program is a “day's work for a day's pay and access to resources that will help them get to the next step to create the life that they want."

McConnell dismisses voter concerns as Senate GOP advances sweeping Medicaid cuts

Republican leaders push forward a plan that would slash coverage for millions, despite warnings of political backlash, mass protests, and deadly consequences.

Did an Industry Front Group Create Fake Twitter Accounts to Promote the Dakota Access...

The use of political bots and sock puppets is nothing new and in fact, has become normalized by political factions worldwide.