Thursday, July 16, 2026

USA: Gun violence is ‘a human rights crisis’ – New Report

Amnesty’s report shows how all aspects of American life have been compromised by the availability of guns in a country lacking proper regulations and safeguards.

Who gets to talk about how police need to change?

A FAIR study of NYT coverage from George Floyd to Tyre Nichols

The military-industrial complex is killing us all

Bombs injure. Bombs kill. Bombs destroy. Bombs also make people rich.

Imperial hypocrisy of the US-China climate talks

So while the U.S. pushes China to do more, it also strategically undermines its efforts. 

Five critical lessons from UPS’s union workers

The UPS Teamsters’ negotiations with the world’s largest delivery company offer the American labor movement lessons in organizing.

Cooperative artist residencies give Black creatives the space to thrive

How two nascent artist residencies on opposite sides of the country are giving Black creatives opportunities to rest and create.

Goosey as Ever

It's nearly two years away, but the 2016 presidential candidates are "goosey" than ever. So who will the next presidential race come down to—Bush vs. Clinton? The race is on.

Trump’s victory and elite power over the Democratic Party

The same basic approach of Democratic Party elites that first opened the door to the White House for Donald Trump has done it again.

New Massachusetts ‘Tax the Rich’ law raises $1.5 billion for public good

The amendment, applying a 4 percent annual surtax to individuals with incomes over $1 million, was passed via a statewide ballot initiative in 2022.

Major bandage brands in the U.S. contain PFAS, study finds

Recent testing has revealed a concerning presence of PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' in numerous bandage brands across the U.S., including those specifically marketed to people of color.