Tuesday, July 14, 2026

America has unofficially declared war on the homeless

Anti-homeless laws are cruel, unconstitutional, and create more hardship for those targeted, making it harder for them to get back on their feet.

Thousands of communities have lead levels worse than Flint

Flint is no aberration. In fact, it doesn’t even rank among the most dangerous lead hotspots in America.

7 things the Defund DAPL campaign has achieved so far (including $28 million in...

Public and consumer pressure on banks to quit financing the Dakota Access pipeline companies is producing results.

Ex-cop sentenced to life in prison after tazing handcuffed man to death

Convicted of murdering Towns, aggravated assault charges, and violating his oath of office, Eberhart was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.

8 states that made 2016 a huge year for clean energy

These victories—many of them bipartisan—across the country give hope for 2017.

Baltimore County drops $12K fine against church for helping homeless

Instead of immediately addressing the basic needs of Dundalk’s homeless population, the county initially decided to punish the few people willing to help fellow human beings.

Did Obama just stop Trump’s Muslim registry?

Had the Obama administration not dismantled the program Trump would have been able to use the framework to screen and track visa-holders easily.

In North Carolina, hope amidst political chaos

Republicans in North Carolina are doing everything they can to take away the rights of minorities.

Obama banned Arctic and Atlantic offshore drilling and Big Oil isn’t happy

Big Oil hopes that the Trump administration will reverse the decision.

5 tips on how to talk climate change this holiday season

The trick is to use patience, tolerance, an optimistic tone – and last, but not least, a keen understanding of your audience – to nudge your climate-skeptic sister or father-in-law.