Neocon nightmare: Americans flee Iraq as US embassy is hit and oil ports are...
Now that the US is again involved in a major war in the region, Iraq tilts to Washington’s enemy, Iran.
Air pollution linked to severe mental illness
The study showed that millions would be harmed by incremental increases in air pollution, and, conversely, reducing air pollution could therefore benefit millions of people.
The cost of Trump’s trade war (and a better alternative)
By imposing them, Trump has in effect raised taxes on most Americans by about $800 per household. China’s retaliatory tariffs will raise taxes further.
6 amazing acts of resistance you weren’t taught about in US history class
There are entire generations of social justice activists and environmental protectors that we don’t learn about in school.
Bernie’s 7 Legacies
Bernie, we thank you for your courage, your inspiration, your tireless dedication, and your vision. And we will continue the fight.
Afghan troops say Taliban are brothers and war is ‘not really our fight.’
Afghan troops whose lives hang in the balance in the latest peace talks.
Zombie Economy – Living Bubble
“The income and wealth inequality is the worst since the Great Depression. In 2015, the Top 1% earned 22% of all income earned in the U.S.”
Republicans want to defund our libraries
Claiming to protect children, Republicans are going after libraries and librarians instead of the police, gun manufacturers, and actual child sexual abusers.
We found that more than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents....
Videos of U.S. citizens being mistreated by immigration agents have filled social media feeds, but there is little clarity on the overall picture. So ProPublica investigated.
Discarding the Elderly
The elderly have become the victims of financial exploitation and neglect. Is America going through the greatest retirement crisis in the history of the world?