Washington D.C. passes law allowing medical marijuana reciprocity with other states
This proposal to expand the D.C’s medical marijuana law also demonstrates another important reality.
America has unofficially declared war on the homeless
Anti-homeless laws are cruel, unconstitutional, and create more hardship for those targeted, making it harder for them to get back on their feet.
Thousands of communities have lead levels worse than Flint
Flint is no aberration. In fact, it doesn’t even rank among the most dangerous lead hotspots in America.
7 things the Defund DAPL campaign has achieved so far (including $28 million in...
Public and consumer pressure on banks to quit financing the Dakota Access pipeline companies is producing results.
Ex-cop sentenced to life in prison after tazing handcuffed man to death
Convicted of murdering Towns, aggravated assault charges, and violating his oath of office, Eberhart was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.
8 states that made 2016 a huge year for clean energy
These victories—many of them bipartisan—across the country give hope for 2017.
Exxon, Qatar Petroleum get ok to export U.S. fracked gas amidst tangled ties to...
For Exxon, Rosneft, and Qatar Petroleum, it's looking like it'll be a very merry Christmas, indeed.
Report: Chicago cops ignored recommendation to fire officers after Laquan McDonald shooting
A leaked Inspector General report shows law enforcement closing ranks.
Guilty of grand theft overtime
A new ruling denies overtime protection to millions of workers.
