Pentagon chief’s reversal of plea deals with 9/11 defendants sparks outrage and concern
The abrupt decision to scrap plea agreements with Guantánamo detainees raises questions about justice, torture, and the future of military commissions.
Voters reject JD Vance’s far-right views: Polls show growing backlash against Trump’s running mate
The findings suggest that the more the electorate learns about Vance’s far-right views, the less they support him.
A new idea for Bernie: Universal no-fault insurance
A universal no-fault system could have a number of advantages.
Clinton Campaign Hoarding Majority of Funds Raised for State Parties
Bernie Sanders’ allegations that Hillary Clinton is using her joint fundraising committee to skirt federal campaign finance laws are now proven true.
West Coast climate activists battle the false ‘solution’ of forest biomass
Up and down the West Coast, the burgeoning biomass boom threatens to derail hard-won progress on climate, ecosystem protection and environmental justice.
The U.S. Just Banned Ivory Sales
The federal government is trying to ban all sales of items containing African elephant ivory within the U.S.
Trump’s chief of staff pick worked as a tobacco lobbyist during 2024 campaign
Susie Wiles, a central figure in Trump’s 2024 campaign, also worked as a registered lobbyist for Swisher International, a major tobacco company, as recently as this year.
Community schools can revitalize the neighborhoods around them
The transformative approach to school improvement is a catalyst for community revival.
Family Sues School Officials For Arresting Student With Homemade Clock
Nearly a year after the incident, school officials still refuse to apologize to Ahmed and his family for their blatant ignorance and bigotry.
4.6 million Americans disenfranchised in 2022 midterm elections new report confirms
The Sentencing Project released a new report confirming one out of 50 Americans are disenfranchised despite half of the states scaling back voting restrictions for people with felony convictions.