US-Iran ceasefire deal opens fragile path out of war as Israel threatens to keep...
The interim framework could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause a war that killed thousands, but unresolved disputes over sanctions, Iran’s nuclear program, frozen assets, and Israel’s military operations leave the deal vulnerable before it is even signed.
Biden administration faces backlash over unilateral arms sale to Israel
Unpacking the unilateral decision amidst escalating Middle Eastern conflict
Airline safety at risk as government shutdown continues
“As union leaders, we find it unconscionable that aviation professionals are being asked to work without pay and in an air safety environment that is deteriorating by the day."
Global call for arms embargo on Israel gains limited US support
More than 200 lawmakers from 13 countries recently unified in an unprecedented statement, voicing their staunch opposition to their nations' arms exports to Israel.
Progressive groups unveil ‘Rural New Deal’ to ‘reverse decades of economic decline’
"Rebuilding and renewing supportive social and economic connections across rural and urban lines, empowering rural people and communities, moving away from extractive relationships of the past, is the course we must chart together."
Why This New Overtime Rule Is A Big, Big Deal
Either we go with the business allies of Donald Trump who believe the extra time and labor of low-wage workers should be exploited without compensation, or we believe in restoring the bargain we used to have with lower-wage workers that they deserve the humanity of a 40-hour workweek and the fairness of time-and-a-half for working overtime.
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, July 10, 2018
U.S. Army discharges immigrant recruits that were promised citizenship, who really is Trump's Supreme Court pick, military contractor used Arizona “black site” to secretly jail dozens of migrant children,and more.
Plastic Explosives Found in Virginia School Bus Engine Compartment by District Mechanic
There are plenty of questions needing answers regarding an alleged CIA 'test' of its 'K-9 unit' that involved placing C-4 high explosive charges on a Virginia school bus and in a Virginia school.
How awesome is ‘awesome’?
Will the U.S. military under Lloyd Austin's leadership recover its long-lost awesomeness?
Stop saying, “Putin invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea”
“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.”








