Wednesday, April 24, 2024

What is it like to live without running water? Detroit families know

A recent study predicts that in the next five years, more than one-third of Americans will not be able to afford their water.

Trump’s deadly ego trip

With his ego at stake on health care, the people who voted for Trump are in grave danger of losing their health coverage.

Alicia Silverstone poses nude for PETA and animal rights

Although PETA’s protest techniques are a bit unorthodox, they successfully continue to raise awareness against animal cruelty and rampant abuse.

Toxic air – the ‘invisible killer’ that stifles 300 million children

For WHO and its partners, this series of measures to achieve a reduction of pollutants could significantly reduce the number of annual deaths from air pollution.

The coming crisis for the world’s farmers

Any farmer can tell you it's hard work. Now imagine climate change – and no safety net.

New Evidence Suggests Monsanto Larvicide Is To Blame For Birth Defects in Brazil

Zika virus may not be the culprit in huge increase in microcephaly cases but, rather, Monsanto larvicide used in Brazilian water supply.

Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Worker's wages fall, Federal judge orders government to seek consent before medicating migrant children, Bernie Sanders thanks the Koch brothers, and more.

Baltimore County drops $12K fine against church for helping homeless

Instead of immediately addressing the basic needs of Dundalk’s homeless population, the county initially decided to punish the few people willing to help fellow human beings.

American “freedom fighters” are killing themselves and their fellow Americans; what to do?

If these freedom fighters want to obtain food or clothing or some service from businesses in the future, they will have to pay a price before they will be allowed to enter stores. That price will be the wearing of masks.

Johnson & Johnson recalls 33,000 baby powder bottles after FDA finds asbestos

"FDA will be working with Johnson & Johnson to facilitate further investigation to substantiate that the product is authentic."