Minneapolis teacher strike brought unity, victory and a reminder of the threats facing public...
Teachers ended a nearly three-week strike, citing advances in pay and working conditions for many members. But more work remains.
For Nine Souls in Charleston, One Year Later
Cynthia Hurd. Susie Jackson. Ethel Lee Lance. Depayne Middle-Doctor. Clementa Pinckney. Tywanza Sanders. Daniel Simmons. Sharonda Singleton. Myra Thompson. Remember them by name. They live on.
143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
Biden admin reinstates early $190 million in Gulf drilling leases
The consequences of the sale could be the production of 1.1 billion barrels of oil and the probable release of 723 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Stand Up America urges lawmakers to pass measure to extend vote-by-mail during coronavirus pandemic
“Lawmakers must act immediately to provide emergency funding to the states to ensure that every eligible voter can cast their ballot this fall.”
Congressman to EpiPen Company CEO: ‘They Raised the Prices to Get Filthy Rich’
“I am a pro-business conservative Republican, and I am just sickened.”
‘Corporate greed at its worst’: top US utility giants reap $14 billion in profits...
"Utility companies have chased higher and higher profits and enriched investors rather than keep prices stable for working families."
Celebrities are a shoo-in for Congress, right? Not so fast…
The CIA is big on “lessons learned”. One of the lesson to be learned here is a) that fame is fleeting and b) there’s more to running for office than buying TV ads.
For Those Who Don’t Want to Vote for the Lesser of Two Evils
Ranked-choice voting is catching on, and Maine might become the first state to help citizens vote for candidates they actually want.
Merger mania in the military-industrial complex
Pentagon waste is a longstanding issue in desperate need of meaningful action.