Cooperative artist residencies give Black creatives the space to thrive
How two nascent artist residencies on opposite sides of the country are giving Black creatives opportunities to rest and create.
8 Reasons Why Republicans Must Dump Trump
Republicans still have time to dump Trump. For the good of the country and the world, they must.
Travel to Cuba falls victim to John Bolton’s wrath
The Cuban people, and the rights of Americans, should not be held hostage to brazen partisan politics.
In an era of Trump and DeVos, young women are standing up for each...
Across the country, young women and their allies are speaking out for their rights, safety, and autonomy. And their power is growing.
Which ‘Senior Official’ Smeared Hillary Clinton?
There is lingering suspicion on exactly who told reporters that Hillary Clinton's emails, which weren't classified, but should have been, were a matter for criminal investigation. Who could it be?
Incremental progress—is—revolutionary
By making small differences where we can, we gradually move society toward the more equitable, just, and fair place we all want for ourselves and future generations.
26 billionaires own as much as world’s 3.8 billion poorest people
“Inequality is not inevitable,” the report says, “it’s a political choice.”
Trump administration to build ‘road to nowhere’ through Alaska wildlife refuge
“The Trump administration has approved an unprecedented and illegal proposal to sell out Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.”
Officer Pleads Guilty to Violating Civil Rights After Leaving Teen in a Coma
Last week, a former Independence police officer pleaded guilty to violating the constitutional rights of a minor in his custody. He faces prison time and a fine for this violation.
Babies born in high-intensity oil and gas areas are 70% more likely to develop...
"This study provides further evidence of a positive association between maternal proximity to oil and gas well site activities and several types of CHDs."