Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Autopsy Reveals LAPD Shot Ezell Ford in the Back

Ezell Ford is one of at least 16 unarmed black people killed by the police in 2014. While officers claim Ford attempted to grab one of their guns, does the autopsy report back their story?

The fate of the US wolf heads to federal court

Wildlife advocates are hoping to put wolves back under the Endangered Species Act while government attorneys are claiming wolves are resilient and will bounce back easily and do not need to be put under federal jurisdiction.

Is the GOP becoming the American fascist party?

What occurred in Nashville last week is a frightening reminder of the fragility of American democracy when Republicans obtain supermajorities and no longer need to work with Democratic lawmakers.

Billionaires urge world leaders for higher wealth taxes at Davos Summit

Millionaires and billionaires, often seen as beneficiaries of global economic policies, are advocating for higher taxes on their wealth.

Why relentless enforcement will make or break the new NAFTA

Because if Mexico fails to relentlessly enforce the USMCA, the new trade agreement will be as big a failure as the old.

‘Stand your ground’ laws linked to 11% spike in US gun homicides: study

Researchers say the state-level laws "should be reconsidered to prevent unnecessary violent deaths."

Trump is running for a third term. SCOTUS will let him. Democrats have to...

How far the Democrats ultimately go in providing justice and accountability depends entirely on how much the American people push them.

OECD: Fighting climate change will boost global GDP—failing to act will devastate economies

Tackling the climate crisis will boost economic growth, while inaction could lead to ‘permanent recession’.

When the term ‘genocide’ falls short

It is not enough for national governments to "recognize" a Palestinian state. It is time to compel Israel, via sanctions, diplomacy, and UN enforcement, to stop the killing and any talk of forced relocation.

In a time of cheap fossil fuels, nuclear power companies are seeking – and...

Illinois and New York have approved hundreds of millions of dollars in clean-energy incentives for nuclear power companies. New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland could be next.