Juneteenth: A celebration of black liberation & day to remember “horrific system that was...
Juneteenth is “much more complicated and much more complex than is traditionally presented,” increased recognition of the day “provides an opportunity to have a thorough remembrance of this horrific system that was slavery.”
How Does Fracking Affects Humans? Cases in Pennsylvania Proceed
Not only is water being potentially contaminated by fracking in Pennsylvania but oil companies are aggressively seizing land for a fracking pipeline that might not even be built.
Seattle mayor resigns amid allegations of sexual abuse
Murray's alleged crimes go back to the 1970s.
Trump’s pick for FDA lead is neck deep in opioid industry cash
“Dr. Gottlieb has also said he wants the FDA approval process to move faster, and that FDA has too high of a standard for safety.”
Reflections on a low, dishonest decade
And nearly 100 Essays for TomDispatch.
Power Loves the Dark
Police nationwide are secretly exploiting intrusive technologies with the Feds’ complicity.
Elon Musk shouts fire firefighters in a crowded theater!
As in Musk's idiotic claim, the arguments against Affirmative Action and DEI are riddled with lies and tinged with racism and sexism.
7 key environmental amendments to watch
As debate continues on the spending bill, dozens of environmental amendments could receive votes. Here are some to watch:
Standing Rock chair: Obama could stop the Dakota Pipeline today & preserve Indigenous sacred...
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, police deployed pepper spray and tear gas against dozens of Native American water protectors during a standoff at Cantapeta Creek.
NY Assemblywoman indicted for multiple fraud schemes and obstruction of justice
Pamela Harris was recently charged with an 11-count indictment, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, making false statements, bankruptcy fraud, witness tampering, and conspiracy to obstruct justice.