9,442 citizen-reported fracking complaints reveal 12-Years of suppressed data
The volume of citizen complaints is alarming.
My long-lost conversation with John Lewis on his vision of nonviolence
In this never-before-released interview, the late civil rights leader and congressman talks systemic racism, permanent warfare, extreme poverty and nonviolence as a way of life.
Over 250 organizations join together to demand aid to the millions of people affected...
“There is no place for famine and starvation in the 21st century. History will judge us all by the actions we take today.”
Ten Ways to Make the Economy Work for the Many, Not the Few #7
American workers need a union to bargain on their behalf. Low-wage workers in big-box retail stores and fast-food chains need a union even more. If we want average Americans to get a fair share of the gains from economic growth, they need to be able to unionize.
To protect women’s health, pass the equal rights amendment
Late January marked the 49th anniversary of Roe. V. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide. It could very well...
5 Pittsburgh cops fired after fatal arrest involving stun gun
None of the terminated officers currently face any criminal charges for causing the death of Jim Rogers after tasing him at least eight times.
Departing EPA official warns of more crises like Flint under current leadership
"Only a few months on the job, Scott Pruitt has become the leading candidate for worst boss in the world.”
Medicare for all can reshape the ‘art of the possible’
Dollar by dollar, life by life, public health insurance must be defended and expanded until it is available to everyone.
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump’s transgender military ban
Yet another defeat for the Trump administration.
Bayou Bridge pipeline opponents file to intervene in hearing for private security firm in...
“TigerSwan doesn’t get to deny us our humanity in our state.”