Monday, July 6, 2026

America, the Exceptional, the indispensable nation in the world? Pure fantasy

Sorry to say, America Is not the model for the world.

‘They’re such cowards’: GOP pushes bill targeting food aid for the poor

Anti-hunger campaigners are pushing Democrats to protect food benefits and fight for a permanent SNAP expansion during upcoming farm bill negotiations.
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Video: Police stop South Carolina mayor driving lawnmower with beer

Gardner has not been criminally charged or cited despite committing numerous violations on police dash cam video.

4 former correctional officers sentenced to prison for inmate’s death

“Their actions are a disgrace to all correctional officers who serve ethically and continue to maintain high moral standards throughout our correctional facilities.”

California’s herbicide spill ignites growing movement to ban paraquat nationwide

The spill, which closed a major highway and sent at least ten people to seek medical attention for respiratory symptoms, became a catalyst for a renewed political battle over the chemical's future in California.

In war crime, Israel is still blocking water, electricity to Gaza’s Palestinian civilians

Willfully impeding relief supplies is a war crime, as is collectively punishing civilians for the actions of armed groups.

Hurricane Milton’s fury exposes gaps in emergency response and highlights growing climate threats

The storm has also revealed cracks in emergency preparedness, as rescue efforts struggle to keep up with the scale of destruction.

How Big Pharma Is Trying to Improve Its Image

If you wonder why Congress keeps ignoring what the people want it to do — while doing things that people don't want it doing — take a peek at the unique PR campaign now being run by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

Average gas mileage of new US vehicles did not improve in 2021

“Automakers won’t slash pollution and improve gas mileage unless strong standards make them do so.”

US Supreme Court issues second administrative stay on abortion pill access

The Supreme Court issued its second administrative stay, which further pauses the federal court's ruling and halts the new limitations on access to medication abortion.