Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 5
Women's March disrupts Kavanaugh hearing, Senator Jon Kyl replaces McCain, Rahm Emanuel not seeking re-election, and more.
Women’s March determined to disrupt Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing, dozens arrested
“Women are disrupting this hearing today because our lives are at risk."
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, September 4
Day one of Kavanaugh proceedings, 87 elephants found dead due to poaching, environmentalists don't vote in elections, and more.
New report outlines Trump’s actual work agenda: ‘Drop dead’
"Trump has betrayed America's workforce, sacrificing lives at the altar of industry profits."
Former Manafort associate pleads guilty to acting as an unregistered foreign agent
Patten’s case was initially under investigation by the Special Counsel’s Office before being referred over to the Justice Department.
‘Massive victory for the whole internet’ as California passes nation’s strongest net neutrality bill
"AT&T and Comcast spent enormous amounts of money lobbying to kill SB 822. They almost succeeded more than once, but we fought back."
First nations celebrate win against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Here’s how indigenous leaders pulled together a grassroots movement to resist the pipeline expansion.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 31
Corporate profits reach new heights, Trump cancels pay raise for federal workers, Canada rescinds Trans Mountain pipeline approval, and more.
Former Pennsylvania Treasurer sentenced to prison for attempted extortion
“When an individual’s ambition trumps his or her good judgment and their otherwise good character, that’s when crimes happen… "
Monsanto faces demands from Vietnam to pay compensation to the victims of Agent Orange
"Vietnam has suffered tremendous consequences from the war, especially with regard to the lasting and devastating effects of toxic chemicals, including Agent Orange.”