Referendum 2020: A Green New Deal vs. racist, classist climate genocide
This piece will offer why this stunning referendum would be so politically powerful and – despite that – so difficult to persuade Democrats to adopt.
Global Indigenous Peoples March set to fight human rights violations and climate crisis
"We must remind the world, again, that Indigenous people matter. We are all made better when we respect one another and lift each other up."
National parks overflow with trash, human waste as gov’t shutdown approaches 3 weeks
Park experts are now warning that the damage may take years to undo.
Spreading wealth to maintain consumption
What will happen if robots, AI, and automation displace a huge percentage of workers. How will there be enough consumers to buy all the goods and services produced if there is a big drop in earnings?
Canadian police block journalists from covering indigenous pipeline protest
“The provincial and federal governments must revoke the permits for this project until the standards of free, prior and informed consent are met."
The new Congress needs to create a green planet at peace
We must transform our lethal energy system to one that sustains us, while creating genuine national and international security at peace with all of nature and humanity.
The House must hold impeachment hearings on Trump’s constitutional crimes
The best way to do that is to start subjecting presidents who abuse their power to public impeachment hearings. That process should begin with the impeachment of President Trump.
30,000 LA teachers ‘strike ready’ as district refuses to spend $1.86 billion reserve on...
"A strike is not a first resort for anyone. It's a last resort – especially for teachers who are asked to do more with less every day. And enough is enough."
Federal judge strikes down Iowa’s ag-gag law ruling it a violation of free speech
"Today's victory makes it clear that the government cannot protect these industries at the expense of our constitutional rights."
8 out of 10 Democrats want Medicare for All to be an ‘extremely important...
Medicare for All is a viable option that more politicians may want to be on board with if they plan to impress voters.