7 key environmental amendments to watch
As debate continues on the spending bill, dozens of environmental amendments could receive votes. Here are some to watch:
Net Neutrality, Back by Popular Demand
During the past two decades, as the Internet flourished and transformed our society, several major corporations have assumed dominant “gatekeeper” positions, threatening net neutrality. We must protect net neutrality.
Breaking things: A proposal of resistance
A proposal of resistance seeking people to think about what can be done, and what is required from local governments to response to the viciousness and brutality of ICE and other federal agents occupying our cities and towns.
The American war from hell, 20 years later
Yes, it’s true, on the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, that war is long forgotten here.
New Massachusetts ‘Tax the Rich’ law raises $1.5 billion for public good
The amendment, applying a 4 percent annual surtax to individuals with incomes over $1 million, was passed via a statewide ballot initiative in 2022.
Lawsuit filed after police fracture elderly woman’s arm on video
“This is not community policing. This is community terrorism.”
Shell Oil defeated by Nigerian villagers in oil pollution case
“Finally, there is some justice for the Nigerian people suffering the consequences of Shell’s oil.”
Winners and Losers in Our New Media Moment
The winners of the latest version of the news and election cycle won’t be the American people or the electoral system or a deeper knowledge of how our world works.
USDA awards $9.7 million for 13 grant projects through Organic Market Development Grant program...
These projects will support the development of new and existing organic markets benefiting more than 119 million producers, buyers, and consumers.
Florida defies CDC in measles outbreak, telling parents it’s fine to send unvaccinated kids...
The CDC reported that childhood immunization rates hit a 10-year low.