Gov. Cuomo announces legalization of marijuana with proposed adult-use cannabis program
It's no longer a question of whether New York will legalize marijuana, its how to go about the legalization. Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
Koch brothers’ operatives fill top White House positions, ethics forms reveal
The Koch brothers have much to celebrate with Trump in the White House.
Former California Assemblyman sentenced to federal prison for money laundering
U.S. District Judge James Donato sentenced the former State Assemblyman to one year and one day in prison and ordered him to pay $685,000 in restitution.
Federal court throws out controversial pipeline permit: ‘Speak for the trees’ not for corporations
"We trust the United States Forest Service to 'speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues."
China bans seafood imports from Japan after release of Fukushima wastewater into Pacific Ocean
The Chinese customs bureau said the immediate ban was put in place to prevent “the risk of radioactive contamination of food safety caused by Japan’s Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge.”
Police officer placed on leave after fracturing elderly woman’s arm
“Anytime there’s a complaint against law enforcement, there’s always a real possibility of trust—losing public trust.”
Israeli army official admits Gaza bombing campaign is focused on ‘damage and not on...
"This is a violation of international humanitarian law. The [international] community must stop condoning such violations."
Like Biden’s bold moves on government spending? Thank social movements.
In spite of the rising popularity of concepts such as the “Overton Window,” the importance of grassroots organizing is still being underestimated.
Biden’s border
Record contracts for private industry on the world’s deadliest land border.
In step toward ending dark-money elections, court to review case that created Super PACs
"For nearly a decade, the SpeechNow ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has allowed big money donors to evade federal campaign contribution limits and corrupt even further our political process."