Thursday, June 18, 2026

Just 27 billionaires have spent $90 million to buy GOP Congress: Report

"They're counting on that 'small' investment in anti-tax Republicans to save them billions in taxes," said Americans for Tax Fairness, which conducted the analysis.

Elders arrested protesting Citibank’s billions in fossil fuel financing amid record heatwaves

Dozens of senior climate activists, including 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben, arrested in New York City while highlighting Citibank’s leading role in financing fossil fuel projects amid worsening climate crisis.

Hillary and Bernie Both Take Home Primary Victories

Hillary Clinton wins New Jersey and California, but Bernie vows to fight on.

Police officers and paramedics charged with killing innocent black man

On Wednesday, the three officers and two paramedics responsible for McClain’s death were charged in a 32-count indictment. All five face charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.

‘Treasonous’ Patriots? Defunct exceptionalism? Inverse MAGA? The right smash-mouths its own perfidy

A cult of empty-headed, arm-waving stunts, as with the "rigged" election, is in the end no more than absurdist tomfoolery.

Scientists confirm reusable containers safe to use during coronavirus pandemic

"Based on the best available science and guidance from public health professionals, ​it is clear that reusable systems can be used safely by employing basic hygiene​.​​"

From the border land: A Kennedy fasts with farm workers again

"Peace, compassion and justice for those who have suffered, that's what the United States should stand for."

Israel’s 10,000 Palestinian prisoners: a crisis of human rights and rampant abuse

Unmasking systematic abuse: the untold story of 10,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention centers.

Movements are driving Democratic Party debate

The cost of suppressing this debate will be far greater than the costs of waging it.

Solving the debt crisis the American way

When the old system finally breaks and we are primed for a new one, these are the principles that should guide us in its development.