Thursday, September 24, 2026

Just hours after Trump signs Muslim ban a Texas mosque went up in flames

The mosque has been the target of hatred before and was burglarized just a week ago.

Bernie Sanders and others respond to Trump’s Muslim ban

“Trump's anti-Muslim order plays into the hands of fanatics wishing to harm America.”

Federal judge grants stay against Trump’s immigration ban

“This executive order runs contrary to really our most fundamental constitutional rights and human values in this country.”

600+ water protectors facing criminal charges unlikely to receive fair trials

“It appears that the state's strategy is to simply delay discovery, charge people based on collective action and not individual acts which can be established by admissible evidence, and then hope for a conviction from a jury overwhelmingly biased towards law enforcement and the state.”

Searching for peace in a troubled world

It sounds like a platitude, but it’s the simple and urgent truth: we must learn to live peacefully together.

From faith to action: Fossil fuel divestment more vital than ever

Insuring a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels towards clean energy must remain a global priority.

Mexico in revolt: What the ‘Gasolinazo’ can teach us about protest

We must also be wary of so-called liberals who want to coopt our movements for their own personal and political gain only to ignore our voices once in power.

From red hats to pink hats: The awkward morning after

“I'm here to empower my daughters because I have marched these streets many many times ... and now I need to teach the next generation to do the same.”

Scientists are fighting back against Trump

It seems that President Trump has provided a huge wake-up call for scientists.

The battle is joined: Lessons of the 2017 California Democratic ADEMs

Our collective victory will be rooted in our local communities.