Saturday, July 18, 2026

Former Colorado cop pleads guilty to assaulting elderly woman

“This is a tragic case, anytime a former member of law enforcement has betrayed the public trust like this, this is a case we take extremely seriously.”

CODEPINK says stop the war in Ukraine. Russian troops out. No NATO expansion

CODEPINK rallies against the War on Ukraine and and U.S./NATO threats against Russia.

How storied artist Mel Chin’s ‘constant revolution’ is tackling humanity’s environmental challenges

For this MacArthur fellow, art is a powerful tool for addressing complex environmental issues.

Western media accuse China of wanting to do what US does to other countries

A new Cold War media blitz against China that simultaneously serves US imperialism by blessing it or denying that it exists.

Mad Vlad? Russia’s senseless, brutal ‘intervention’ in Ukraine

Will a war in Europe make more people wake up to the real costs of militarism, even when they are asked to sacrifice themselves, loved ones or fellow citizens by their own leaders in the name of patriotism?

Coors becomes largest US beer brand to replace plastic rings with sustainable alternative

“So we’re eliminating plastic rings from our packaging, starting this year and finishing by 2025."

Ukraine’s secret weapon may prove to be civilian resistance

Unarmed Ukrainians changing road signs, blocking tanks and confronting the Russian military are showing their bravery and strategic brilliance.

How one cooperative is trying to develop an alternative economy in Oakland

Repaired Nations seeks to build wealth for the Black community in the East Bay through education and empowerment of its residents and youth.

The U.S. constitution was meant to be a work in progress

Author and legal scholar Elie Mystal’s first book argues that the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights are deeply flawed, but that it’s still possible to use them to protect the rights of women and people of color.