US legislation to hold global shipping industry accountable for climate and air pollution introduced...
“This is a big step forward for climate smart ports and a clean energy future for every community.”
6 Questions for Monsanto
Monsanto, the biotech giant, has become the poster-child for all that’s wrong with our industrial food and farming system.
Does the coronavirus crisis have to end with a wealthier wealthy?
These wealthy few can exploit the vulnerabilities of societies in crisis to make themselves even wealthier.
How Americans can help the frontline workers battling Covid-19
The pandemic highlighted the essential work that nursing home staff members perform—and the necessity of treating them as essential workers from now on.
Major bandage brands in the U.S. contain PFAS, study finds
Recent testing has revealed a concerning presence of PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' in numerous bandage brands across the U.S., including those specifically marketed to people of color.
As Flint water crisis enters sixth year, ‘astounding’ report exposes lies of ex-Gov. Rick...
"Coronavirus is the biggest story in the country, and rightfully so. But today, this enormous, exclusive, and damning story should be a very, very close second."
USDA proposes new nutrition guidelines for school meals
The new proposed guidelines will reduce sugar and salt and include foods more nutritious to promote better health.
GMO arctic apples to hit shelves next month without clear labeling
Five hundred, 40-pound boxes of Arctic Goldens will be sold at 10 unnamed stores in the Midwest in February and March.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Trump administration fails to meet reunification deadline for immigrant children, Neighbors call cops on 12-year-old black kid for delivering newspapers, Trump pardons Oregon ranchers, and more.
Trump’s domestic gag rule forces planned parenthood to withdraw from Title X funding, threatening...
"This is about control. Period. We will resist."