World’s 500 richest people added $852 billion to their wealth in first half of...
"They can afford to pay their fair share in taxes."
10 good things about a TERRIBLE year
As we head into the new year, let’s keep ourselves inspired by the hard work of folks at home and abroad who gave us something to cheer about for 2017.
Police officer reassigned after insulting dead teen in video
As the patrol car drove next to the ATV, Bessner violated department policy by firing his Taser at the teenager.
Prison inmates fighting California’s deadly fires
More than 2,000 inmates are working as firefighters, prompting new debate over this aspect of prison labor.
Fox Settles Sexual Harassment Suit For $20 Million
When asked if Ailes would be contributing a portion of the $20 million settlement, his lawyer, Susan Estrich, told The New York Times, “Mr. Ailes is not contributing anything.”
No way we let Trump privatize postal service, say Progressives
Progressive leaders and advocates rally against President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to transform the U.S. Postal Service into a for-profit entity, emphasizing its critical role in American society.
The slow, painful death of the TPP
Did the decision by proponents of the TPP to push ahead with their deal almost certainly cost Hillary Clinton the election?
Images from Standing Rock: The people from Oceti Sakowin Camp
"There’s so much that needs to happen. The direct effect hits all of us."
How the indivisible movement is fueling resistance to Trump
A group of former congressional staffers put a document online two months ago to help mobilize citizens. To everyone’s surprise, it has grown into a genuine citizens’ movement.
‘Attacking the very foundations’ of church-state separation, SCOTUS delivers ‘seismic shock’ ruling on religious...
"A State need not subsidize private education. But once a State decides to do so, it cannot disqualify some private schools solely because they are religious."