Friday, June 26, 2026

4 myths about raising the minimum wage

We’re the richest country in the world, home to the richest people on the planet. We can, and we must, treat our workers with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Former Sheriff’s Captain pleads guilty to gun trafficking

“This case involved stunning and sustained violations of the public trust by a high-ranking law enforcement officer who bent his public position to his private gain.”

How artist cooperatives found new ways to help creative people thrive despite COVID-19

How artist collectives are helping creatives stay afloat during the pandemic.

US-Russia talks: The choice between peace and Escalation 

As negotiations progress, U.S. officials must be honest about the U.S. role in provoking this crisis.

Committee to Protect Journalists Denounces Potential Trump Presidency

According to the CPJ, a Trump presidency represents a looming threat to press freedom unknown in modern history.

In war crime, Israel is still blocking water, electricity to Gaza’s Palestinian civilians

Willfully impeding relief supplies is a war crime, as is collectively punishing civilians for the actions of armed groups.

NOAA imposes restrictions on scientists, raising concerns over global forecasting

Current and former high-level scientists with the federal agency said the new rules have created unease and caused alarm with partners at European agencies.

Arizona’s Secretary of State race pits ‘the guy who beat the cyber ninjas’ against...

An interview with Adrian Fontes, who modernized Phoenix’s election system and helped hundreds of thousands of new voters during 2020’s pandemic and presidential election.

Ballot measure added in San Francisco to increase taxes on corporations with large CEO-worker...

“We believe that big corporations that can afford to pay their executives million-dollar salaries every year can afford to pay their fair share in taxes to help us recover.”

Wells Fargo announces commitment to join Net-Zero Banking Alliance and reach net-zero emissions by...

"Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 means stopping financing for the expansion of fossil fuels now."