Thursday, July 16, 2026

While Cuba deals with blazing fire, the US watches and waits

Withholding assistance at this critical time indicates to Cubans, Cuban Americans and the world that the Biden Administration is not really interested in the well-being of the Cuban people, despite statements to the contrary.

Leader of the Standing Rock Sioux on prayers and a President Trump

“We’re about protecting our future. And that’s what he should be about.”

Former deputy fired and arrested after trying to break into teen’s home

Deputy Jordan Kita was recently fired and will face charges of forcible trespass, breaking and entering, and willful failure to discharge duties.

Former LA County sheriff begins prison sentence for corruption

The former sheriff was found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, and making a false statement to federal investigators.

Nader: Still Fighting From the Grassroots Up

Longtime activist hosts a four-day conference, hoping to promote activism and substance in the conversation about issues and democracy.

An international court is investigating the US and UK’s mass expulsion of Indigenous Islanders

Long ignored by the media, the people of Chagos struggle relentlessly to reclaim islands that the U.S. and U.K. stole for a military base.

Trump sued over Keystone XL pipeline

"We cannot stand by and allow oil and gas companies to ruin our climate and pollute our land, water and sacred cultural sites."

Former mayor sentenced to prison for stealing from food bank

“He took food out of people’s mouths. People who need it. People who would starve without it.”

GE workers demand company rehire laid-off workers to produce ventilators

“At a time when our country is depending on skilled workers to make essential products like ventilators, our members are left wondering why they are facing layoffs instead of having the opportunity to use their skills to help save lives.”

Lessons from Tennessee: Confront hate and win

Outnumbered by more than three to one and late for their own event, the White Lives Matter demonstrators left.