Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 10, 2018

Trump rule would give $2.5 billion tax cut to big bank fat cats, Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting asylum seekers, Argentina Senate votes against legalizing abortion, and more.

Clinton’s Troublesome Record On Climate

Overall, Clinton's leadership has involved strong ties to corporations deeply vested in climate inaction, and the apparent execution of their climate agenda.

Supreme Court conservatives declare war against decades of regulations, potentially overturning decades of established...

What the nation witnessed on December 10, 2021, was a mere prelude to the corporate abuse SCOTUS conservatives would unleash on the average American.

Jane Sanders Finds Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Tent City Jail ‘Disturbing’ and ‘Inhumane’

When asked about the inhumane treatment of prisoners forced to live outside in temperatures that reach above 130 degrees, Arpaio did not deny the accusation. Instead, the sadistic sheriff bragged about removing meat from their meals and utilizing chain gangs.

US Judge orders stretch of Enbridge Line 5 shut down on tribal land

"But for the theft of Indigenous lands," said environmental activist and attorney Steven Donziger, "this pipeline would not even exist."

Is Bernie Sanders the Democrats’ 2020 frontrunner?

Should Bernie Sanders run for president in 2020? And if he does, would you support him?

Former State Senator sentenced to 18 years in prison for bribery scheme

“Jonathan Woods violated the public’s trust and misused his authority for the purpose of lining his own pockets."

Leaked Zinke memo urges Trump to shrink national monuments, allow drilling

Zinke also proposed opening these publicly held national monuments up to drilling, logging, commercial fishing and other activities for private profit.

Kids climate lawsuit heads to trial, judge denies Trump administration’s appeal

Juliana v. United States was brought by 21 young plaintiffs who argue that their constitutional and public trust rights are being violated by the government's creation of climate danger.

Workers In This State Will Soon Be Guaranteed A Paid Day Off When They...

Five states in the country will now guarantee paid sick leave for their workers.