A last resort that might work: Small town votes in community bill of rights...
Opposing a pipeline, residents in Waterville, Ohio, passed a new law to protect their right to clean air, water, and soil.
UN turns to world leaders and the wealthy to help with world hunger
“We’ve got conflict, climate change, and Covid-19 driving up the numbers of the acutely hungry, and there are now more than 45 million people marching towards the brink of starvation.”
Starbucks Brews Up Food Donation Plan to Stop Hunger in America
Leftover panini and sandwiches at the chain’s stores will be taken to local food banks and pantries.
Judge upholds historic Monsanto ruling but reduces punitive damages
The verdict in Johnson's case could affect the outcome in more than 4,000 similar cases awaiting trial.
60 years after LBJ signed Medicaid & Medicare, GOP cuts threaten lifeline for millions
Ai-jen Poo highlights the role of immigrants, who make up a third of the caregiving sector, and says Trump’s crackdown on immigration hastens the dwindling of care available to the aging and elderly.
Why COVID-19 will strain the safety net for homeless vets to the breaking point
As the coronavirus spreads across America, the poor bear the brunt of a pandemic that’s exposed the deep class lines in U.S. society.
Gaza grapples with health emergency amid rising infectious disease cases
Gaza faces a dire health crisis with over 360,000 infectious disease cases in shelters, highlighting the devastating impact of Israel's blockade and a collapsing healthcare system.
Teen Develops Fireproof and Rainproof Sleeping Bags For the Homeless, Plus Offers Jobs
The third-year student conducted safety tests and even used the bag herself to ensure it held up to the imagined demands.
‘What the hell is wrong with them’: GOP senators kill $35 cap on insulin
'Republicans told millions of Americans who use insulin to go to hell.'
Facing famine, 20 million people need food, not bombs
Famine in these four countries is avoidable.