Puerto Rico suffers while defending against disaster capitalism
While more disaster capitalists will be lining up, the resilient population of Puerto Rico will build momentum for renewable alternatives to the fossil-fuel power grid that has failed them.
In times of crisis we need more people power—mass trainings are the key
For movements trying to harness the energy that emerges during political upheavals, mass training provides a crucial means to develop leadership and bring in new participants.
This Wind-Powered Device Pulls 11 Gallons of Drinkable Water From the Air Each Day
This low-cost, low-tech water condenser could help create water self-sufficiency in communities around the world that lack regular access to clean, drinkable water.
Greenpeace remains determined to fight the corporate silencing of dissent
From its earliest history, Greenpeace has fought back against attacks from polluting interests and it continues to this day.
Former Equifax executive sentenced to prison for insider trading
“If company insiders don’t follow the rules that govern all investors, they will face the consequences for their actions."
Police officer found guilty of excessive force against unarmed man
The behavior of the defendant will not be tolerated and the Department of Justice will seek to prosecute those who abuse their power
The chicken and the egg
President Donnie Trump has named some doozies to his cabinet and one that stands out as threats to humane and healthy food is Scott Pruitt.
The unchecked power of police unions
For decades, police unions have shielded officers from accountability, bullied cities into doing their bidding, and attacked lawmakers who took them on.
Indigenous environmental defenders shut down Peruvian crude oil pipeline
“Not a single drop of oil is going to come out of the Amazon until the government takes care of us,” said campaigners.
National Guard Deployed as Baltimore Erupts After Years of Police Violence, Economic Neglect
Is the violence reigning in Baltimore diverting attention away from the real issue? Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, discusses the "oasis of poverty and pain" and the resident's suffrage from police abuse and economic neglect.