It’s the US government against the world; America first
This government needs to see the handwriting on the wall; that its current misguided strategy in world affairs is not working, and never will.
How to Become Terror-Torn Europe – and How Not To
If Trump or Cruz ever enacts the kind of repressive policy they now advocate, then eventually we will become much more like Europe in its ethnic and religious polarization.
“Break the Internet” revolt to save net neutrality
A free, open internet is at stake. Now more than ever before, it’s time to make a ruckus.
Our country is trading children’s lives for guns
Guns have become an intimate part of American culture, one that is fed by gun-makers and the gun lobby, the right-wing media and Hollywood, and of course the Republican Party. Our children are paying the price.
Why we need to protect government scientists from political retaliation
Improper political interference in government research undermines the critical role that unbiased science plays in our democracy.
RNC finance chair Steve Wynn resigns amid sexual assault accusations
As CEO of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn allegedly established a pattern of sexual abuse toward his employees over several decades.
Army Corps to Standing Rock water protectors: Leave or else
The eviction date comes just one day after hundreds of veterans plan to “deploy” to Standing Rock to support those protesting there.
A last resort that might work: Small town votes in community bill of rights...
Opposing a pipeline, residents in Waterville, Ohio, passed a new law to protect their right to clean air, water, and soil.
How union workers are fighting to save America’s beleaguered health care system
Health care workers who battled COVID-19 are fighting for the safe staffing levels needed to protect their communities on a daily basis and prevent the already-fragile care system from collapsing in the next pandemic.
New test finds aerially sprayed pesticide contains PFAS causing significant environmental issues
"Once again, the EPA has failed to protect the American people from harmful pollution by absurdly designating PFAS as ‘inert’ and allowing corporations to withhold crucial information about it."