Plastic pollution in Antarctica 5 times worse than expected
As many as 51 trillion microplastic particles – 500 times more than stars in our galaxy – litter our seas, seriously threatening marine wildlife.
Free College for All Worked in the US for 100 Years Until Elite Took...
Bernie Sanders' call for free public college is being called and unaffordable fantasy by Hillary Clinton, who opposes free college for those who can pay, but the reality is that college was free in the US for 100 years until the rich and powerful in Washington took it away in the 1960s. We had it once, and can have it again!
Progressive coalition stages worldwide Black Friday protests to ‘make Amazon pay’
Ahead of Friday's global day of action against the e-commerce giant, the campaign issued a list of common demands, all of which seek to "Make Amazon Pay."
The Fight for $15 celebrates its fourth anniversary with new protests
A federal minimum wage increase may be unlikely under President Trump, but low-wage workers have already won major victories.
Inside the chaotic charter schools run by a for-profit company
Former teachers and board members say charters run by Accel Schools are designed to fail.
Iran wags impeachment dog
Trump is blustering at Iran and to the world that we might just need to crush that pipsqueak terror country.
How employers are trying to thwart a wave of union drives
“Fear is a great motivator. That’s exactly how they operate.”
Sen. Cory Booker just introduced a bill that could legalize marijuana nationwide
Booker will face stiff opposition in Congress, where most members remain publicly opposed to legalization.
Federal judge abruptly retires due to sexual harassment allegations
At least 15 women have accused Judge Alex Kozinski of sexual misconduct.
Kids shouldn’t have to pay for school lunches
If education is free at the point of use, why aren’t school meals?