The long ordeal of whistleblower Chelsea Manning
Chelsea Manning is expected to be released on May 17.
Pro-Trump ‘dark money’ group’s first tax return reveals millions in previously undisclosed spending
As a 501(c)(4) “social welfare” nonprofit, is not allowed to have politics as its primary purpose despite spending millions on politicking.
Could Flint Fiasco Poison Austerity As Stupid, Wasteful & Cruel?
In severity of health damage, media staying power, and political indefensibility, the Flint, MI lead poisoning looms as a national turning point. What disgrace better spotlights Republican government poisoning one hundred thousand of its own people -- failed austerity at its worst? Rarely does stupid and wasteful, if not immoral, merge so dramatically.
Beer Company Develops Edible Six-Pack Rings That Feed, Rather Than Kill, Marine Life
A craft beer company and an ad agency brewed up a brilliant idea to save marine life if six-pack rings end up in the ocean.
Two companies to develop wind turbine blades made from renewable materials
“The wind industry as a key driver towards carbon neutrality needs to become 100% sustainable and environmentally friendly.”
Climb down from the summit of hostile propaganda
The lives – and even existence – of future generations are at stake in the relationship between Washington and Moscow.
Despite today’s court-ordered deadline, more than 900 migrant children remain separated from parents
The government admits at least 900 children have yet to be reunited, and some 463 separated parents have been deported – even as their children remain in U.S. detention centers.
An attempted mass killing in Arkansas
Whether or not Gov. Asa Hutchinson has his way, the lives of eight men hang in the balance.
‘End the occupation’: Progressives say cease-fire far from enough to secure justice for Palestinians
A cease-fire is necessary, but will not alone achieve freedom, justice, and equality for all who live under Israel's apartheid government."
Shut Down the Democratic National Convention
Corporate Democrats rigged the primary elections. They sold us out to Wall Street. They stripped us of our civil liberties. And now they want us to be mute props in their political theater. Democracy will only come from the streets.