The Times they are a Changing: Brexit, Trump and Lots of Anger
The impulse for change is sweeping through our world and people everywhere are responding; do what they will the politicians and ruling elite will be unable to counter the evolutionary forces.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 24
Congressman and his wife plead not guilty to campaign spending charges, Kroger to phase out plastic bags, and more.
‘Humanitarian crisis’ looms as Arizona threatens to revoke immigrant children shelter licenses
“It’s not a response to say we can’t shut down the facilities when there are reports of abuse taking place. It’s really not the kids in these facilities that should be suffering.”
Chinese intel officer arrested and charged with economic espionage
If convicted, Yanjun Xu could face up to 25 years in federal prison.
What Obama’s Climate Legacy Tells Us About Executive Power
Incremental progress beats no progress. But the climate needs all hands, and all branches of government, on deck.
Tackling the ‘Impossible’: Ending Violence
Whenever, in ordinary circumstances, the subject of violence comes up, most people throw up their hands in horror and comment along the...
Rage Against the ICE Machine
Trump’s ICE forces are facing militant and organized opposition everywhere they turn.
‘We won’: Environmental activists claim victory after Detroit incinerator closes
Citing poor air quality and environmental racism, residents of the majority Black neighborhood surrounding the plant had long fought for its closure.
‘An act of terrorism’: Mexico plans legal action against US after 6 citizens killed...
"Mexico would like to express its utmost, profound condemnation and rejection of this barbaric act."
Nigerian journalist & activist Omoyele Sowore remains jailed for calling for peaceful protests
Journalist and pro-democracy activist Omoyele Sowore is entering his second month in jail for calling for peaceful nationwide protests against the government....