One mass shooting and New Zealand’s prime minister bans assault rifles
"We are announcing action today on behalf of all New Zealanders to strengthen our gun laws and make our country a safer place."
We were all outsiders in Trump’s America once — even Trump
Trump’s brand of bigotry goes back a long way in this country.
Chicagoans demand climate justice in massive #GlobalClimateStrike
“My generation deserves a sustainable future. We are calling on the government to fight for us.”
Former LA County sheriff begins prison sentence for corruption
The former sheriff was found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, and making a false statement to federal investigators.
How the US southern border became a militarized zone
We want our tax dollars spent on health care, education, and other vital social programs—not lining the pockets of military contractors, perpetuating endless wars, and militarizing borders and immigration agents.
Ireland votes to become the world’s first country to divest from fossil fuels
“To have a fighting chance to combat catastrophic climate change, we must phase out fossil fuels.”
Fifth correctional officer pleads guilty to beating inmate and covering up assault
“Correctional officers must abide by and adhere to the same laws they take an oath to uphold and enforce.”
Native Americans protesting Trump border wall tear gassed, arrested by US agents on Indigenous...
United States Border Patrol agents and Arizona law enforcement officials violently repressed a peaceful action held Monday morning by roughly 30 land and water protectors.
Did DeSmog’s Coverage of Coal Baron Bob Murray v. Fracker Aubrey McClendon Lawsuit Lead...
DeSmogBlog has followed this case closely since Murray filed his initial complaint in August 2013, regularly checking the docket and saving copies of court documents sealed along the way. But is record sealing legal?
Ethiopia: TPLF terrorism expands, civilians massacred
The conflict in Ethiopia is getting predictably more brutal. Distressing.