Monday, May 13, 2024

Harvey Weinstein admits to sexually assaulting model in leaked NYPD audio

Filipina-Italian model Ambra Battilana Gutierrez wore a wire to capture evidence that Weinstein made unwanted sexual advances.

The pipeline protest before Standing Rock

Last year’s water protectors garnered worldwide attention, but several pipeline fights – such as the Enbridge Sandpiper pipeline victory – got little public notice.

Judges block Trump administration from rescinding Obama-era environmental regulations

“No man, no woman is above the law. You have to follow the rule of law. It makes no difference if you are in the White House or not.”

Lessons from the front lines of anti-colonial pipeline resistance

After eight years of anti-colonial resistance and the defeat of multiple pipeline projects, the Unist’ot’en Camp is still building momentum.

Puerto Rico needs aid, not an occupation

Yes, Mr. President, Puerto Rico is enduring a "real catastrophe." But the U.S. military has other priorities – and that's what could make matters worse.

Dismantling white supremacy

“Let’s also challenge the fundamental structures of ownership, power, and privilege that have given us such a skewed constellation of heroes and holidays.”
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Why we need sanctuary states

California’s law limits the authority of state and local law enforcers to communicate with federal immigration authorities, and prevents officers from questioning or holding people depending on their immigration status or immigration violations.

Perfect storms? From Katrina to Maria, some would profit from catastrophe

“I hate to tell you Puerto Rico, but you’ve thrown our budget a little out of whack.” –Donald Trump in Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Oct. 3rd

Stephen Colbert raises $1 million for Puerto Rican disaster relief

Colbert managed to continue raising awareness for the hurricane survivors in Puerto Rico while raising $1 million in less than a week.