Rep. Jamaal Brown introduces legislation that will propose income tax reform for ultra-wealthy
The introduced tax code for the nearly 700 billionaires would raise $1 trillion over ten years, according to a press release.
Mexico revokes Monsanto’s permit to market GMO soy in seven states
The permit revocation applies to the states of Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosi, Veracruz, Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana Roo.
Tragedy strikes Baltimore: Key bridge collapse sends shockwaves through the community
The catastrophic collapse followed a collision with a container ship, thrusting the city into a state of emergency and sparking a frantic search-and-rescue operation for the missing.
Being anything but a good sport in Saudi Arabia
Even Trump has a hand in the attempted hijacking of golf.
Oil rig explodes in Louisiana: 7 injured, 1 missing
The rescued crew members are being treated at local hospitals and a search is underway for the missing man.
Here’s Elizabeth Warren’s plan to close the wage gap for women of color
"It’s time to build an America that recognizes the role that women of color play in their families and in the economy."
Biden admin. proposes rules to make EV charging ‘as easy as filling up at...
“This is a foundational step that will provide EV drivers with predictable access to reliable electric vehicle charging access across the United States.”
Committee to Protect Journalists denounces Hong Kong arrests of pro-democracy activists
Since June 2019, more than 7,000 demonstrators have been arrested in Hong Kong for protesting against government suppression and a concerning lack of police accountability.
US-EU steel agreement to be first climate-friendly trade deal if passed
"The Sierra Club commends the Biden administration for pursuing a new, climate-focused agreement with the EU on steel and aluminum trade, which could become the nation’s first climate-friendly trade agreement."
Nearly 14,000 Nigerian farmers and fishers sue Shell for destroying their livelihoods with oil...
Individuals and institutions from two communities have filed claims against Shell, calling on the company to clean up the devastating pollution and compensate them for its effects.