Just 36 companies drove half the world’s climate-altering emissions in 2023: New report
Released today by the Carbon Majors project, the list is dominated by coal, cement, and oil producers.
To have a people’s government, we the people must build it
It’s time to get to work.
Four former correctional officers sentenced to prison for beating handcuffed inmate
“The sentences handed down in this case show that law enforcement officers who break the law, violate their oaths, and deprive inmates of their civil rights will be held accountable for their actions.”
Former DEA agent sentenced to 12yrs in federal prison
“While his actions represent an egregious breach of the public trust, they are in no way a reflection of the overwhelming majority of special agents who serve with honor and integrity."
An Elkhart police officer was convicted of drunken driving — then the chief promoted...
Last year, Chief Ed Windbigler said he doubted the case against the officer would stick. After the officer pleaded guilty, the chief didn’t discipline him. This year, Windbigler promoted him to detective without telling an oversight board.
New York bans single-use plastic bags
New York becomes the second state to ban single-use plastic bags starting in March 2020.
Lamb trumps GOP in PA! #MakeAmericaRespectableAgain
What is clear is that the ballot box continues to be the best hope for restoring American democracy and with it America’s lost respectability in the world.
Videos reveal California cop slamming unarmed woman to the ground
After the officer slapped the cellphone out of the woman’s hand, her mother attempted to record the rest of the incident on her cellphone as another officer detained her.
Sanctions backfire: US is being left behind
At present, the United States is waging an economic World War targeting much of the world economy, including allies who refuse to comply with U.S. mandates.
Why workers are turning to unions
Besides fighting for better wages and working conditions, unions confront favoritism and discrimination when no one else will.