Marine removed from service after participating in Charlottesville violence
“The Marine Corps’ stance on membership in extremist or hate groups remains the same: there is no place for racial hatred or extremism in the Marine Corps."
Here’s one more good reason not to launch a nuclear war
“Even a conflict that doesn’t involve the United States can impact us and people around the world.”
Tigers and leopards to get new national park in China, 60% bigger than Yellowstone
A monitoring and rescue center for wild tigers and leopards will be set up, along with scientific and research facilities to complement the national park.
Billionaires’ wealth skyrockets by 114% amid global poverty surge
This extraordinary accumulation of wealth comes at a time when nearly 5 billion people globally grapple with the challenges of inflation, war, and the climate crisis, slipping further into poverty.
Cartel drug lord pleads guilty to bribing US federal agent with cash and prostitutes
“Christopher Ciccione abused his law enforcement authority for personal profit."
What reproductive rights advocates can learn from Texas (yes, Texas)
How folks in conservative states are responding – and have been responding for years – to infringements on their civil rights.
333 Minke whales killed by Japanese fleet
“There is no robust scientific case for slaughtering whales.”
What Standing Rock tells us about civil disobedience
The militarized response to communities of color signals a possible double standard in law enforcement’s acceptance of civil disobedience.
It’s Official: Bees Added to Endangered Species List
The first bees added to the endangered species list include seven types of yellow-faced bees native to Hawaii that play a key role in the survival of some of the states endangered plants.
Court fails to protect bees from toxic pesticides
"The broader implications of this decision drive the nails in the bee industry's coffin."