Thursday, July 9, 2026

12 Year-Old Girl Killed by Officer in Eviction Confrontation

Ciara Meyer was hit with a bullet that passed through her father's arm. She died at the scene.

We can safeguard democracy without giving in to fear and more policing

With voter intimidation and political violence on the rise, it’s time to invest in proven nonviolent, civilian-led safety endeavors.

video

Hillary Clinton Refuses to Say If She Will Release Copies of Her Paid Speeches...

“Two weeks ago, Clinton laughed when The Intercept’s Lee Fang asked Clinton if she would release the transcripts of her paid speeches.”

AI energy demand drives Google’s emissions up 48% in five years

The report said its 2023 emissions had reached 14.3 metric tons.

Court rules that deputy can be sued for shooting downed man and stomping head

“An officer has the right to terminate the threat, but not terminate the person.”

2017 was terrible for food policy. But 2018 could shake things up

Will the farm bill and midterm elections put food back in the spotlight on Capitol Hill?

Biden-Harris administration preserves 28 million acres of Alaska public lands, prioritizing Tribal rights and...

The Biden-Harris administration’s decision to retain protections for 28 million acres in Alaska marks a significant reversal of the previous administration’s plans to open these lands to extractive industries, preserving vital natural, cultural, and subsistence resources for Alaska Native communities.

No Refuge: Unless Solutions are Found, the Global Refugee Problem Will Only Get Worse

It is human nature to react to crises in the moment rather than look for long term solutions but there is no doubt that the current system of housing people in tent cities, detention centers or demanding that they return home is both cruel and unsustainable.

‘We did it!’ Workers in Maryland vote to form first US Apple store union

"This victory shows the growing demand for unions at Apple stores and different industries across our nation," said the head of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Under pressure to act, Biden to sign executive order on abortion access

The president's order excludes certain actions that progressives have demanded, such as authorizing the use of federal lands to set up abortion clinics in Republican-led states.