The dangerous myth of deregulation
Don’t fall for it. Trump’s binge of deregulation is just another form of trickle-down economics.
Worldwide #RiseForClimate events kick off to demand action on crisis of warming planet
"Climate change is the defining issue of our time," say 350.org's executive director. "It is a crisis of democracy, justice, and human rights."
Farm Bill: House proposal could wipe out communities’ power to prohibit pesticides
58 of those communities have adopted more comprehensive policies that prohibit the use of glyphosate.
Roe v. Wade in Danger: Released Docs Reveal Kavanaugh Thinks Abortion Decision Is Not...
“I am not sure that all legal scholars refer to Roe as the settled law of the land at the Supreme Court level since Court can always overrule its precedent, and three current Justices on the Court would do so.”
Progressive Briefing for Friday, September 7
State Senator sentenced to jail time for bribery, Alex Jones banned from Twitter, India legalizes gay sex, and more.
India legalizes gay sex, ruling discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation a human...
"Criminalizing carnal intercourse is irrational, arbitrary and manifestly unconstitutional."
The Kavanaugh cover-up? Role in torture & domestic spying policy remains unknown as papers...
“I’m 18, and I’m here for the youth of the country. You’re ruining my future.”
Former State Senator sentenced to 18 years in prison for bribery scheme
“Jonathan Woods violated the public’s trust and misused his authority for the purpose of lining his own pockets."
How you can stop Trump’s lie machine
We’re not going to get Trump to stop lying but we can at least limit his ability to amplify those lies.
Who is largely responsible for the deterioration of the US Congress? The American people
The problem is that far too many Americans do not feel any such obligation and that’s why so many incompetents and corporate-controlled politicians keep getting elected again and again.