Former Michigan governor and others in his administration face charges in Flint water crisis
While the nature of the charges are unknown, charges were brought against former governor Rick Snyder, a Republican, Nick Lyon, former health department director, and other officials in his administration.
Obamacare is actually working
The law has flaws, but more Americans are insured than ever – and insurers are still turning a healthy profit.
Why riot? Toward a typology of social unrest
It is not fair to expect oppressed people to answer violence with nonviolence, but it’s what actually works far more often.
‘Striketober’ in full swing as nearly 100,000 workers authorize work stoppages
“You might say workers have declared a national general strike until they get better pay and improved working conditions,” said former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
In the New Gilded Age, Social Protest Dominates Academy Awards Ceremony
Oscar winners at the 87th Academy Awards took advantage of their stage time by making statements on behalf of minorities and the discriminated-against. It's being hailed the most politically progressive Oscars ever.
The progressive movement just scored a huge win in Philly’s DA race
Larry Krasner’s victory was a referendum on Trump as well as on a whole host of issues that predate the president: immigrant rights, the war on drugs and mass incarceration.
‘Stain on democracy’: Tax day study shows US billionaires now own $4.7 trillion
"We reject the narrative that this country cannot afford to invest in a better world."
Rover pipeline sets record for environmental violations
Spills are not the only problem.
Our ever-deadlier police state
“We need an effective system of crime prevention and control in our communities, but that is not what the current system is.”
Pro-Palestinian protesters make powerful statement at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade amid Gaza genocide outcry
Activists interrupt iconic parade to spotlight Gaza crisis.