Thursday, October 29, 2026

Texas voters reject far right school boards in sweeping backlash to book bans

Dozens of candidates who backed book censorship policies lost their seats in school board elections across Texas, signaling public fatigue with partisan attacks on students, educators, and libraries.

Bodycam video undermines DHS account of fatal ICE shooting near Chicago

Newly released Franklin Park police footage contradicts DHS claims of serious agent injuries as calls mount for an independent investigation.

Animal cruelty becomes federal crime

“We cannot change the horrors of what animals have endured in the past, but we can crack down on these crimes moving forward. This is a day to celebrate.”

How the USDA is failing America’s captive elephants

Performing elephants are denied all that is natural to them and are forced to endure beatings, electric shock, food and water deprivation and intimidation.

HBO and MSNBC drop Mark Halperin due to sexual harassment allegations

Once revered as a highly respected journalist, Halperin has fallen to the lowly depths of other alleged and admitted sexual predators.

Why in the world would Trump tap Perry to be energy secretary?

Rick Perry has zero expertise or experience for the job he's being handed.

More than 80 election-denying candidates running for governor, attorney general and secretary of state...

A series of reports underscore that disinformation is getting worse in 2022, not better.

Monsanto ordered to pay $80M after causing man’s cancer

The jury found Monsanto guilty of negligence and failing to adequately warn consumers of Roundup weed killer’s cancer risks.

Police Officer Charged With Stealing From Disadvantaged Children

Instead of rebuilding trust between police and the community, Simmons has reportedly caused irreparable harm for his own personal gain.

Internal Documents Reveal How MSNBC Show Worked To Promote Fracking

On the issue of fracking for shale oil and gas, documents from 2011 obtained under Oklahoma's Open Records Act demonstrate that the network saw itself as a promoter of both the controversial drilling method and natural gas vehicles.