Senators urge Army leadership to testify before Congress about Fort Hood firings
The U.S. Army failed Sergeant Elder Fernandes, Specialist Vanessa Guillen, and their families and they, like the families of all of the soldiers who have suffered at Fort Hood, deserve justice.”
The war piece to end all war pieces
“So think of this as the war piece to end all war pieces. And let the repetition begin!"
I am a 30-year veteran scientist from the US EPA: I can’t afford to...
As scientists, we must stand up for science and ensure that it is not tossed aside in public policy and decision-making.
2.7 million people want national monuments to remain protected
The public overwhelmingly supports public lands and oceans.
CHP officers suspended for taking $360K in fake overtime pay
“This ongoing investigation serves as a reminder to us all of the important bond of trust we share with the public we serve and the importance of carrying out our duties with the integrity expected of our profession.”
In a victory for reproductive rights, judge blocks Trump’s attempt to rollback birth control...
"Today is a good day. Because of this injunction, women in 13 states can still access birth control under the ACA."
One nation, under God, indivisible: what once was is no more
All sorts of divisions exist in this country; let’s begin with the fact that prejudice and hatred are still very much alive in our society.
USDA proposes new nutrition guidelines for school meals
The new proposed guidelines will reduce sugar and salt and include foods more nutritious to promote better health.
Solidarity over sanctions
By not responding to the global health crisis in a humane way, the American foreign policy establishment and many of its allies are eroding the country’s soft power and risk having much less influence over world affairs when it passes.
Progressive Briefing for Monday, October 15
DNA confirms Elizabeth Warren's ancestry, Trump says 'we won' in regards to Christine Blasey Ford, Bernie Sanders rips White House for dismissal of climate science, and more.