U.S. airstrikes killed 230 civilians in Mosul overnight
Over 130 civilians were killed in attack on a single building in western Mosul.
Historic win in Colorado fracking lawsuit
Martinez v. Colorado Oil and Gas is one of many related legal actions brought by youth in several states and countries.
North Dakota oil spill vastly underestimated as Trump approves KXL
On Jan. 24, President Trump signed an executive order making it easier for both the Keystone XL and the DAPL to go forward.
One nation, under God, indivisible: what once was is no more
All sorts of divisions exist in this country; let’s begin with the fact that prejudice and hatred are still very much alive in our society.
Doubling down on war in Yemen
It’s shocking how easily American Presidents make foreign policy decisions involving intervention in countries where Congress hasn’t declared war.
U.S. and UK ban laptops on Middle East flights
No electronic device larger than a smartphone is allowed on flights from these countries.
Philadelphia cop arrested on animal cruelty charges
Long has been suspended by Police Commissioner Richard Ross for thirty days with the intent to dismiss.
USDA drops plan to test for Monsanto weed killer in food
Much more research is needed to understand the impact on human health of chronic dietary exposures to pesticides.
Trump tweets from Twilight Zone
"Dream. Big wall. Can’t see top."
The public is clueless about the federal budget and it’s the New York Times’...
We should be able to get reporters to do their jobs and report budget numbers in a way that means something to their audience.