America’s midterm elections turn menacing
With the approach of crucial congressional and state elections, no one should be surprised that domestic terrorism has emerged from the ranks of President Donald Trump's hyper-partisan supporters. In fact, given Trump’s pattern of incitement, many have warned that some of his followers would resort to violence.
The republican tax sham
The tax plan is dressed up as a way to make America more competitive. But underneath it’s just a typical Republican plan.
When corporate media fail, independent media rise up
Corporate media outlets have often furthered racist narratives, and do so even today. In contrast, independent media outlets have centered racial justice, offering platforms to marginalized communities.
Democrats urged to fight for bigger relief checks as lame-duck Trump privately backs payments...
"Trump is privately demanding $2,000 stimulus checks. McConnell is quietly fretting over Georgia. Democrats control the leverage, they should demand larger stimulus in the package being negotiated."
Is Earth close to ‘the great dying’?
The climate emergency is here. We can’t wait any longer for major and dramatic worldwide action.
The Agriculture Attitude
This Thanksgiving, let's support, celebrate and share the amazing bounty that dedicated farmers like Lee Jones produce — for us, for the land and for the future.
Honolulu takes Big Oil to court, aiming to set a precedent in climate accountability
As the Honolulu climate case advances, eyes will be on how Big Oil defends its decades-long practices.
‘Terrifying’: Rapid loss of biodiversity placing global food supplies at risk of ‘irreversible collapse’
"This should be at the top of every news bulletin and every government's agenda around the world."
Judge rejects sale of public lands for fracking, halts drilling in Wyoming
"[The] agency must consider the cumulative impact of GHG [greenhouse gas] emissions generated by past, present, or reasonably foreseeable BLM lease sales in the region and nation.”
From Crispus Attucks to Michael Brown: Race and Revolution
More than 245 years ago the killing of Crispus Attucks launched a revolution in the streets of Boston. Fast forward to Michael Brown and two things still remain clear: "We never know what sparks a revolution and black lives matter."