Trump responds to Charlottesville violence
White nationalist groups have lauded Trump for his response, both at the rally and online.
Sen. Cory Booker just introduced a bill that could legalize marijuana nationwide
Booker will face stiff opposition in Congress, where most members remain publicly opposed to legalization.
It’s time to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act
On the 52nd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, 31 states with histories of racial discrimination no longer have federal oversight of their voting process.
Native tribes continue fight against pipelines
In the Midwest, Native resistance is gearing up for the next challenge.
On the road from protest to power: A rising tide
The “political establishment” is going to have a much harder time using its financial and institutional muscle to relegate this new generation of thoughtful, strategic and energized grassroots candidates.
Former jail administrator sentenced to prison for depriving insulin to diabetic inmate
“Denying necessary medical treatment is inhuman and unconstitutional.”
Trump administration’s solution to climate change: Ban the term
The effectiveness of this approach has previously been tested and has shown poor results.
Bernie Sanders and Angus King tell Big Pharma ‘we’re not gonna take it’ anymore
When the legislation has the support of the people and could potentially save billions of lives, we aren’t going to give up.
Sobering 2018 national climate change report is leaked to the NY Times
Government climate scientists take action.
Response to Nation article on single payer: Improved medicare for all is the solution
Throughout time, every great social movement has been told that it was asking for too much.