New research reveals 73 percent of food supply is ultra processed in US
The study confirmed that ultra-processed food is 52 percent cheaper on average than less processed alternatives.
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, September 11
Native American tribes sue Trump over Keystone XL. Japan aims to overthrow whaling ban, and more.
Former police officer pleads guilty to federal extortion
"Bringing corrupt officials to justice is one of the highest priorities of this office, and we will continue to ensure that the public is protected and that criminals answer for their crimes."
‘We have so much more to do,’ youth climate activists declare as global elite...
"We are just trying to show them that we are doing the right thing despite the fact that we are not sleeping or staying in the best conditions."
How an ancient irrigation method makes sustainable life possible in the U.S. Southwest
Time-proven acequia irrigation systems already in use in New Mexico make it possible for people to thrive in arid regions.
Sanders and colleagues introduce Medicare for All Act of 2022 in the Senate
The Medicare for All Act of 2022 would be implemented over a four-year period and would include dental care, vision coverage, and hearing aids with no out-of-pocket expenses, insurance premiums, deductibles, or co-payments,
Farmworkers Bill of Rights
Passage of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices, also being called the Farmworkers Bill of Rights, by the New York State Legislature at...
Anti-pipeline activists across the country unite to #StopETP
“If we wait for our next generation to fight this battle, it might be too late.”
Mexico is suing US gun-makers for arming its gangs—and a US court could award...
Mexico’s lawsuit holds out the prospect that the gun industry could be next.
The Democrats in DC promised consequential racial justice reform—where is it?
The message to Black Americans expecting more progress has largely been to wait—for a better political opportunity, for the racial wealth gap to widen, for another Black American to die at the hands of the police.