Tuesday, July 7, 2026

4 not-so-easy ways to dismantle racism in the food system

Our food system is built on stolen land and exploited labor. Here’s what we can do to fix it.

Infighting is good for the Democratic Party

The debate within the party isn’t a diversion or a liability. It is a necessary step to recovery.

Why Trader Joe’s workers are joining the fight to unionize

Workers at two stores among the hundreds of Trader Joe’s locations nationwide are hoping to join a newly formed independent union.

Surge in anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian bias: A reflection of the Israel-Hamas conflict

The political and social landscape in the United States has been significantly influenced by the Israel-Hamas conflict, with the surge in bias incidents reflecting deeper divisions.

Melania Trump’s parents obtain U.S. citizenship via chain migration

“I guess when it’s Melania’s Family, it’s ‘family reunification’ and should be applauded. Everybody else, it’s ‘chain migration’ and must be stopped.”

Who’s Driving Climate Denial? Big Companies and Conservative Media

Companies which signed the environmental pact and then gave political donations to climate deniers are PepsiCo, Dupont, Mondelez, Google, AT&T, Verizon and GE.

How grassroots union activists fight Trump, Republican callousness

One man is battling the callousness of Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, who have the power to help but prefer to inflict additional hardships on the people they ostensibly represent.

The next frontier of climate accountability: Making Big Food pay its ecological bill

The “polluter pays” principle transformed the energy industry half a century ago. Now, as industrial agriculture drives climate breakdown, deforestation, and water scarcity, experts say it’s time to apply the same rule to our food systems—and make corporations, not consumers, bear the cost of the damage.

Betsy DeVos held in contempt of court for refusing to stop collecting loan payments...

"She's also held in contempt by millions of Americans who support strong public schools."

As Trump names Exxon CEO Tillerson secretary of state, waterkeeper alliance asks EPA to...

“Now is the time to push back against this era of misinformation and move toward climate leadership built on truth and a respect for science.”