$1 Billion Spent in 2016 Presidential Race — and Other Numbers to Know
Big money, and plenty of oddities, mark latest round of campaign disclosures.
10 good things about 2019
Remembering some of the gains in the difficult year of 2019 can help inspire us for the critical struggles ahead.
CIA Whistleblower Faces 100 Years in Prison for Talking to NY Times Reporter
Even though his actions didn't harm or kill any people, Jeffrey Sterling, former CIA case officer, faces a maximum sentence of 100 years in prison and a fine of up to $2.25 million. His sentencing is scheduled for April 24.
SWAT Team Raids Wrong House Holding Mother and Children at Gunpoint
A SWAT team raids the wrong home in Worcester, MA where Marianne Diaz and her children were asleep during the pre-dawn hours when a gang of heavily armed men stormed the house. This botched raid is “troubling.”
Will Americans let Trump start World War III for Saudi Arabia and Israel?
On Saturday, September 14th, two oil refineries and other oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia were hit and set ablaze by 18 drones...
Roundup revealed: Glyphosate in our food system
American regulators are dismissing key scientific data and continuing to raise the allowable limits for glyphosate residue in food.
Police sergeant suspended after kicking handcuffed woman’s head on video
The Atlanta Police Department has not yet released the names of the police officer, sergeant, or the victim who was not charged with a crime.
How small farms are reclaiming culture in Palestine
Palestinians are organizing CSA programs and small farms to become food sovereign and protect their culture against colonialism.
CNN fires interim DNC chair for leaking debate questions to Clinton campaign
Brazile, who took over from Debbie Wasserman Schultz as DNC chair in July, has been exposed by Wikileaks for emailing debate questions to the Clinton campaign ahead of time.
After visiting Standing Rock, Swedish bank puts companies behind DAPL on watch
“It is becoming increasingly clear that financial institutions view the Dakota Access pipeline as a liability.”