Sen. Feinstein Introducing New Laws to Prohibit CIA Torture
Senator Feinstein sent a letter to President Obama with her recommendations to prevent the CIA from committing acts of torture. But are her good intentions enough prevent the CIA from committing further human rights violations?
How unions are combating domestic violence
Dozens of unions in the United States and Canada with contract language providing domestic violence survivors with the resources crucial to breaking free of their abusers.
German Beer Industry in Shock over Glyphosate Contamination
The German Brewers’ Association admitted that low residues of the probable human carcinogen glyphosate could not be prevented, because “the herbicide is now found virtually everywhere after decades of use in agriculture”.
Why this union paramedic treats an epidemic of inequality
Union members harness the power of collective action to move all ahead. We lift each other up and draw strength from one another.
Vietnam veterans descended on the Capitol 50 years ago this week—not to impede democracy...
Bigger than the Jan. 6 insurrection, the 1971 antiwar mobilization known as Operation Dewey Canyon III altered the course of the war and uplifted the nation.
Trump official celebrates millions losing food aid as experts point to GOP cuts
Nearly 4.3 million Americans have been pushed off SNAP since early 2025, with researchers linking the decline to sweeping policy changes rather than economic improvement.
Albuquerque Cops Charged with Murdering Homeless Man
APD’s pattern of using excessive force is a repeated violation of the Fourth Amendment. Are these officers not receiving the proper training to ensure the rights and safety of people with mental illness or in distress?
6 causes you should care about right now
The following are examples of some of the most worthwhile causes out there.
We found that more than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents....
Videos of U.S. citizens being mistreated by immigration agents have filled social media feeds, but there is little clarity on the overall picture. So ProPublica investigated.
Monsanto Ordered to Pay $46.5 Million in PCB Lawsuit in Rare Win for Plaintiffs
Long Beach says it has “incurred substantial costs” cleaning up the chemicals and is seeking compensatory and punitive damages for public nuisance and costs of suit.