Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Best Way To Honor Tamir Rice is by Reforming Our Broken Justice System

How many times will our justice system refuse to charge police with killing unarmed black people?

How the USDA fails to enforce the Animal Welfare Act

The agency has neglected its federally mandated responsibilities—even in the face of years of their own inspectors’ reports of abuse.

Have our corporate chiefs become expendable?

Analysts across the political spectrum are challenging more than oversized CEO paychecks

How U.S. policy failures have helped Hamas

To begin with, Washington has failed to be an honest broker in the peace process.

The perennial struggle of young workers

This May Day, celebrate the young workers in your life. And if you are a young worker, start organizing with your coworkers—you might be surprised at what you can build together.

Activists Weigh Path Forward after Congress Thwarts GMO Food Labels

Despite the defeat in Congress, the pro-labeling campaign had had a huge impact - and the campaign’s effort to educate the public is paying off.

Trump administration to burn $10 million in contraceptives meant for global aid

Despite offers to deliver them at no cost, the Trump administration is incinerating nearly $10 million in contraceptives—enough to cover years of reproductive health needs in low-income countries—as part of a broader rollback of U.S. foreign aid programs.
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The myth of the rugged individual

The American dream promises that anyone can make it if they work hard enough and play by the rules. Anyone can make...

For veterans in jail, this anti-violence workshop provides support

The effectiveness of the program is clear: a study shows that recidivism rates for participants are down by half.

The long ordeal of whistleblower Chelsea Manning

Chelsea Manning is expected to be released on May 17.