On Strip Searches And Press Freedom In North Dakota
The free press should now focus a fierce spotlight on the standoff at Standing Rock - a critical front in the global struggle to combat global warming and fight for climate justice.
“We are unstoppable!” Some of the lessons from Occupy Wallstreet, 10 years later
“One of the main contributions of Occupy was ‘the 99 percent.’”
Promises to coal country aside, Trump’s budget cuts will end an economic lifeline
The Appalachian Regional Commission helps to create jobs and improve economic fortunes of “distressed counties” in West Virginia and Kentucky.
Legislation to improve Social Security bought to House
“We simply cannot and must not sit by and allow millions of our fellow citizens, who worked hard their entire lives, to spend their golden years living in poverty.”
Israeli minister proposes forced confinement of all Palestinians in Gaza amid global war crime...
Defense Minister Israel Katz unveils plan to imprison entire Gazan population in a guarded camp as human rights groups warn of ethnic cleansing.
Trump’s border wall is a multi-billion dollar corporate handout
The militarisation of the US border has led to an increase in migrant deaths and a windfall for the security industry.
Former Police Chief sentenced to 10 years in prison for threatening man at gunpoint
“Law enforcement officers are responsible for upholding the law and protecting their communities from harm. The defendant used his position of authority to prey on vulnerable individuals and exploit them for his personal gain.”
How Coca-Cola and climate change created a public health crisis in a Mexican town
"Coca-Cola kills us."
Sanders, Omar, and others introduce permanent universal school meals program
“No child in the richest country in the world should face hunger.”
Progressives release blueprint for federal action on reproductive freedom
"Access to abortion has reached crisis level—and it demands a response from Congress and the Biden administration that meets this moment," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.