Wednesday, October 8, 2025

“No friends, but the mountains:” Understanding Turkey’s Syrian invasion

One can say with certainty that life is difficult for the Kurdish people – perpetual minorities who live in a mountainous region split between Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey.

It takes FIVE MILLION gallons of freshwater to frack a single gas well

Five million gallons equals 250,000 bathtubs, or seven Olympic-sized swimming pools.

The stateless of the union: Trump’s war on immigrants

The opening words of the U.S. Constitution are "We the People." Far more powerful than any single president, it is that collective force that will save us.

CDC Director resigns amid controversy over tobacco stocks

“You don’t buy tobacco stocks when you are the head of the CDC. It’s ridiculous; it gives a terrible appearance.”

Muslim Ban Rally, 2018: A melting pot of resistance

A new possibility for the resistance has emerged – one that involves the cooperation of groups that you wouldn't normally think of.

FEMA to shut off aid to Puerto Rico with municipalities still without electricity and...

A third of Puerto Rico residents are still without electricity and lack access to potable water four months after the Category 4 hurricane hit.

What happened to the impeachment march in D.C.?

For the left, controversy in the organization and lead-up to rallies and marches isn't new – but this was something else.

Senate rejects a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks

The vote played out much like 2015 "signaling that neither Republicans or Democrats are ready to change their minds on the issue."

The useful idiocy of Donald Trump

The inability of the political establishment and the press to moderate or reform Trump’s egregious behavior is rooted in their loss of credibility.

Our movements are greater than Trump

Together, we can build popular power that will effectively challenge the elite power holders.