Friday, November 13, 2026

How McConnell is killing the Senate

He is the epitome of unprincipled power. History will not treat him kindly.

Federal research has been stoking oil, gas interest in Bears Ears Monument for years

“Bears Ears could very well become another Standing Rock in both desecration and resistance."

One family’s bold stand to block construction of a new pipeline

The family is asking for supporters to join them and plan to continue their campaign against the pipeline’s construction regardless of the court’s decision.

Trumpism didn’t just lose – progressives won

It wasn’t just Democrats who won this election, but progressives who didn’t shirk the label.

Power Loves the Dark

Police nationwide are secretly exploiting intrusive technologies with the Feds’ complicity.

What Standing Rock gave the world

Americans saw the Indigenous struggle—the violence, stolen resources, colluding corporations and governments—that goes hand in hand with protecting the Earth.

Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, August 29

Hurricane Maria caused 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico, California joins nine other states and enacts trio of gun control bills that affect domestic violence offenders and more.

Chicago cop found guilty of murdering teen on video

Finally, a bit of justice for Laquan McDonald.

GOP state laws attacking trans kids’ rights are ‘unconstitutional’: DOJ

"These filings from the Department of Justice confirm what we have been telling legislatures all year: Banning trans youth from sports and denying trans youth health care violates the Constitution and federal law."

Why the Rich Don’t Care About Jobs for the Rest of Us

The rich don't care about creating jobs. If they did, they would invest in the American infrastructure to help create millions of jobs as a result. So what really goes on in a billionaire's brain?