Friday, May 15, 2026

Biden administration protects endangered Pacific humpback whales

The rule will protect two endangered and one threatened whale populations totaling 116,098 square nautical miles of habitat protection.

Climate activists and UAW escalate election pressure: Disruptions and endorsements ahead of Super Tuesday

Climate activists have disrupted campaign events of major political figures, while the UAW has taken a firm stance in the upcoming 2024 election.

6 Capitol police officers suspended for involvement in Capitol riots

29 others remain under investigation for their roles during the Capitol riots on January 6.

“Now is the time for our demands to be heard”: Chicago teachers strike for...

"We don’t want to be out of our schools tomorrow but sometimes you have to take a hard step in order to get what’s right.”

California sues for right to stronger pollution standards

The Trump administration made a "demonstrable move, to assert power and dominance."

Democrats side with banks and approve Volcker Rule Regulation Harmonization Act

From lobbying disclosures, it shows that American Bankers Association have lobbied on the Volcker Rule in both the House and Senate this past year.

Pay a living wage or ‘flip your own damn burgers’: Progressives blast right-wing narrative...

"We do not have a shortage of willing workers in this country. We have a shortage of employers who are willing to pay workers enough to live."

Marches on US main streets center poor voters’ demands ahead of midterms

"The priorities of poor and low-income people are on the ballot this election—from healthcare to living wages to social programs that lift the load of poverty and much more," said Poor People's Campaign co-chair Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis.

Investigation into fetus found at South Carolina water plant draws new focus to post-Dobbs...

Sumter County officials and SLED are seeking a DNA profile after workers found 13 to 15-week fetal remains at a wastewater facility, as advocates warn the probe and new bills could expand surveillance of miscarriage and abortion.

Trump administration auctions off 150,000 acres of public land for fossil-fuel extraction

Despite the fact that the federal government's own report shows that oil and gas production on public land contributes significantly to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and the Trump administration continue to push on expanding its use.