Climate activists victorious after using a necessity defense
“Zenith Energy Corporation, and the city’s inability to shut it down, is the poster child for what is wrong with our system.”
Houston police launch investigation into mounted officer trampling protester on video
“We are aware of a video circulating showing one of our mounted patrol horses and a citizen. We are currently reviewing the circumstances behind the incident.”
In Trump’s world where money talks, Saudi Arabia gets a free pass
In Trump’s world where money talks, poor refugees are banned from entering the United States while Saudi princes who cling to power by torturing and beheading dissidents get safe passage to their luxury digs in Manhattan’s Trump Towers.
Trump’s incitement of police violence
Arrogance by police often mirrors the stance of individuals above the cops.
Taking on a billionaire landlord in the Twin Cities
Private equity firms snatched up rental properties, then neglected them. So Minneapolis activists organized the tenants to fight for their rights.
3 police officers resign after fracturing elderly woman’s arm on video
None of the officers involved in Garner’s arrest currently face any criminal charges for breaking her arm while she was already in custody.
Sen. Cory Booker just introduced a bill that could legalize marijuana nationwide
Booker will face stiff opposition in Congress, where most members remain publicly opposed to legalization.
Taiwan Bans GMOs in Schools, Mandates Strict Label Laws
Taiwan has banned schools across the nation from serving GMOs to students, citing health and safety concerns. Mandatory labeling of GMOs is also required on all food products that contain 3 percent or more GMOs.
The Suicide of the Liberal Church
The liberal denominations and their seminaries, by betraying the poor, especially people of color, in a desperate bid to stay financially solvent, are making themselves obsolete.
Food for Thought
Waste is a pretty bad thing – particularly in these days when we are all noticing that the price of food is increasing.