America Being Crushed by a Mountain of Escalating Debt
The U.S. and its citizens are inundated with massive debt as a nation, government, and society. It seems like an impossibility to get this issue under control, especially when a majority of funding goes directly to endless wars.
A Corporate Apostate
Not only did Mark Bertolini, corporate chief of the health insurance giant Aetna, increase the company's lowest wage to $16 an hour and improve health benefits, he publicly revealed that these increases aren’t as financially painful as other corporate conglomerates claim.
Former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of manslaughter in Daunte Wright’s death
“Justice is beyond the reach that we have in this life for Daunte. But accountability is an important step, a critical necessary step on the road to justice for us all.”
Army Corps Denies Permits for Biggest Proposed Coal Export Terminal in North America
These dirty and dangerous projects will not move forward and we will strive to pursue pathways for justice for all communities as justice was upheld today.
Bernie urges DOJ to bring more charges against price-fixing drug company execs
“Americans suffering from chronic health problems and pain conditions should not have to be concerned about collusion by pharmaceutical executives that could increase the price of their essential medications.”
Scientists have now linked worsening Western wildfires to top polluters
“This study represents a significant breakthrough in attribution science — directly linking wildfire destruction in a specific region to the largest global carbon producers.”
CPAC and the DNC: A party is not a movement
The Democratic Party can’t be saved by one leader. But there’s a chance it can be saved by millions of them.
Trump budget slashes safety net programs, boosts military and defense
“It probably is the most conservative budget that we’ve had under Republican or Democrat administrations in decades.”
Mistrial declared in case against humanitarian aid worker that gave water to migrants
Warren's case is a result of the escalating law enforcement crackdown against humanitarian aid volunteers.
After Lead Contamination in House Office Building’s Water, Lawmakers Demand EPA Reforms
61 representatives are demanding the EPA improves its lead regulations after learning that the drinking water in one of the Congressional office buildings had been shut off due to lead contamination.