Finland to significantly increase parental leave
“The model guarantees the child a place at the center of family benefits and promotes well-being and gender equality.”
Former deputy jailer sentenced to prison after assaulting inmate
“The FBI will not tolerate correctional officers who violate a person’s civil rights.”
DNC in disarray while the Sanders campaign gains momentum
The glaring subtext of all this is the now-frantic effort to find some candidate who can prevent Sanders from becoming the party’s nominee at the national convention in July.
Bumblebees face extinction from the climate crisis
"Our results show that we face a future with many less bumble bees and much less diversity, both in the outdoors and on our plates."
Botched or rigged? Iowa’s caucus disaster
Despite the confidence, the two systems meant to safeguard the caucuses from controversy failed spectacularly.
Founding Fathers’ fateful decision gives Trump a free pass; the way to evade removal
While Trump has been acquitted by controlled Republicans, in no sense of the word has he been exonerated.
Courts to decide fate of climate lawsuits brought against fossil fuel companies by California...
“Fossil fuel companies knew 40 years ago that their products would lead to stronger storms, rising seas, larger wildfires, and other climate disasters."
No taxes, only charity
Why not let Americans choose where their taxes go? They will give more willingly to society.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion approved by Canadian Court despite indigenous peoples challenge
“Canada has bulldozered a pathway forward on this unsustainable project that is in no way honorable, in the interest of the public, or aligned with its commitment to implement federal legislation on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”
The PRO Act will help rebuild the middle class
The PRO Act finally would protect workers from the threats and mind games of corporate bullies.