Thursday, April 18, 2024

Against reason: The ‘war on drugs’ continues, will Trump make it worse?

While activists have won some important battles in putting an end to the costly debacle of the drug war, the fight will continue.

Dakota Access owner says pipelines safer than rail yet owns rail hub connected to...

“Both oil-by-rail and pipelines are dangerous. The argument that one is safer than the other is simply a distraction.”

Movements matter as Puzder and Flynn are forced out

The engine driving both ousters are movements of thousands upon thousands of people across the country, saying “no” to hate, bigotry and injustice.

This park in India is shooting poachers to protect rhinos

The policy is heavily controversial. Not all of those that have been shot are poachers.

What do Louisiana pipeline explosion and Dakota Access pipeline have in common? Phillips 66

Aging pipelines are seen as a major issue that could create catastrophes.

It’s time to put food policy back on the table

The demand for organic is now outstripping the supply.

Chemical plant boom spurred by fracking will bring smog, plastic glut, and risks to...

Fracking has already harmed the state's drinking water, air quality, and increased the speed of climate change.

Human Rights Watch fights to end child marriage in New York

Countries that no longer allow the marriage of a 14-year-old child include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iraq, Malawi, Nepal, Pakistan, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.

Five faces of dystopia

Never before has a government been so completely fused with business.

Veterans return to Standing Rock to act as human shields against police

This is a clear sign that the fight between water protectors and law enforcement is far from over.