Supreme Court Backs EPA, Refuses to Block Mercury Emissions Rule
The Mercury and Air Toxic Standards rule, which tightens restrictions on harmful pollutants that are byproducts of burning coal, was challenged by 20 states
The Rise of the Food eVangelist
Highly opinionated consumers account for a growing percentage of the global market.
Climate Activist Who Chained Herself to Shell Vessel Argues Necessity Defense
Chiara D'Angelo, who spent three days chained to a Shell vessel last year to protest Arctic oil drilling, says her actions were necessary to prevent climate catastrophe
Philadelphia school bus drivers, cleaners and engineers win 9.5% raises and first paid parental...
The 2,000 members of 32BJ SEIU District 1201 approved the three-year deal 800 to 80, after opening talks in June with higher pay as their bottom line.
Not Just Skin Deep: Europe Reflects On America’s Gun and Race Violence Epidemic
Are we already facing a crisis point of open-ended, pointless violence, or is this simply a preamble to a truly nightmarish century?
How the NRA Is Harming American Security: Mass Shootings as Serial Terrorism
What must not be lost sight of is that the San Bernardino shooters had legally bought assault rifles, and it was the assault rifles that allowed them to commit this carnage.
Federal Agents Arrested for Bitcoin Money Laundering and Fraud
Two former federal agents operated in the shadows and above the law during their investigation of the online black market, Silk Road. Now they face charges including money laundering and wire fraud along with other related offenses.
Undersheriff and Captain Indicted on Federal Obstruction Charges
It's another case of corruption within a police department after an undersheriff and captain were accused of corruptly influencing and impeding an FBI investigation into abuse and bribery. The L.A. Sheriff's Department has a noted culture and acceptance of corruption.
Dear Jill Stein, Ajamu Baraka, David Cobb and all Greens,
Yoav Litvin talks about issues with the direction of the Green Party in a letter to Green Party candidates.
Protesters blockade DNC party meeting, demand Democrats put workers and climate first
Climate Defiance calls on the party to get dirty fossil fuel money out of Democratic politics forever.