Wednesday, June 17, 2026

ACLU and NEA file lawsuit against Department of Education claiming attacks on education equality

The lawsuit argued that the Department of Education has no lawful right to "dictate" curriculum or educational programs and educational institutes are protected under federal law to create their own curriculum.

After the Muslim ban

I’m glad Biden repealed Trump’s Muslim ban, but the work of repairing the harm is just beginning.

Land taken from freed slave’s descendants for Amazon data center?

It’s time to ask ourselves what kind of country takes property purchased by a freed slave to enrich a corporation.

Clinton and Sanders Profess Outrage Over Flint’s Water Crisis

The Governor of Michigan is under fire from the Democratic presidential candidates after his lack of response to the water crisis in Flint that has made hundreds of people sick.

Climate Rally for Bernie Sanders Draws 1,000 Anti-Fracking Activists in Upstate New York

It was a moment when elements of the grassroots anti-fracking movement in New York State joined hands with the larger political groundswell behind the Sanders campaign.

A More Relevant and Radical Democratic Platform? Sanders Brings Veteran Activists to the Table

From Cornel West to Bill McKibben, Sanders picks some heavy-hitting social movement leaders for the Democratic National Committee.

Starbucks workers across 14 states launch historic unionization bid in a single day

"It's important that we're recognized as people rather than profit machines."

Senate Democrats demand Alito recusal over display of flags linked to January 6 insurrection

Top Senate Democrats are urging Chief Justice Roberts to support their call for Justice Samuel Alito's recusal from Trump-related cases, citing concerns over his impartiality due to his display of controversial flags associated with the January 6 insurrection.

To best understand inequality, think class, not generation

We can’t change the generation we get born into. We can change how the world we enter distributes income and wealth.

Indigenous and environmental defenders risk their lives as the last line protecting the planet

Indigenous leaders, farmers, and environmental activists worldwide face harassment, violence, and legal threats while defending land, water, and ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protections and international accountability.