Thursday, July 16, 2026

Blaming mass shootings on mental illness doesn’t address either issue

Misconceptions and stigmas: the complex intersection of mental health and gun violence.

Senate debates billions for insurers while public demands Medicare for all

The people have the power to finally make the government do the right thing.

People in Arizona are facing prison time for leaving food and water for migrants

"This verdict challenges not only No More Deaths volunteers, but people of conscience throughout the country."

Let’s End Torture in U.S. Prisons

Survivors call solitary confinement “living death.”

Where are the women CEOs? Should we care?

Women CEOs are becoming slightly less rare at large corporations. But simply replacing men with women at the top of the income scale won't lead to greater equity.

LGBTQ workers still face employment discrimination

In an era when 90 percent of America believes it is unfair to discriminate against someone due to their sexual orientation, it’s remarkable we haven’t made this law.

250 Emaciated Lions Found During Trophy Hunting Farm Raid

Thanks to one man’s activism, 250 lions were rescued from being killed by affluent trophy hunters.

Appeals court Upholding TikTok ban is a grim sign for press freedom

A U.S. District Court of Appeals panel, with two Republican-appointed judges and one picked by a Democrat, has upheld a law forcing the sale of TikTok because of its alleged Chinese government control.

World to cut emissions with or without Trump

Officials say future climate action will require farsightedness, political courage, intelligent regulations and getting corporations on board.