Standing on the brink—the President’s war on the press
The freedom we cherish in America owes a great deal to the symbiotic relationship between “the news”—free-wheeling journalism, warts and all—and an accountable government.
Jeb Bush Says No Need For Federal Investigation In Tamir Rice Case
In response to news that police officers will not be charged in the killing of a 12-year old with a toy gun, Jeb Bush expressed faith that "the system worked."
Judge upholds historic Monsanto ruling but reduces punitive damages
The verdict in Johnson's case could affect the outcome in more than 4,000 similar cases awaiting trial.
Trump’s Organization did Business with Iranian Bank Later Linked to Terrorism
GOP nominee has slammed Clinton for cutting ‘deals with our foreign adversaries’
Prison guard pleads guilty to beating handcuffed inmate to death
The prison guard faces possible life sentences for the two civil rights charges and another 20 years for the misleading information charge.
Weeks Before Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Intensified, Big Oil Pushed for Expedited Permitting
Using NWP 12 to permit major pipeline projects in a quiet and less transparent manner made its debut in the Obama White House.
Bertrand Russell and Ban the Bomb
Bertrand Russell's keen insights into the destructive potential of a nuclear war drove him to campaign for the complete elimination of these weapons of mass horror.
Democratic senators join up to embrace single-payer by co-sponsoring Sanders’ “Medicare for all” bill
This new surge of Democratic support for single-payer health care may just be the beginning.
A new low’: Betsy DeVos sued for garnishing wages of nearly 300,000 student loan...
"By continuing to use its harsh collection tools during this public health and economic crisis, the Department of Education is placing the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable student loan borrowers in peril."
Revolving Doors Rule in Finance and War
An arms race is being created that makes money for some but creates bad outcomes for all.