US youth win the right to sue US government for inaction on climate change
A group of US youth, ranging in age from 9 to 20, were granted the right to sue the federal government and fossil fuel industry over climate change and environmental degradation that endangers their future.
What student protests tell us about America under Trump
They’re telling us it’s time for bold stands, not wait-and-see equivocations in the face of rising hatred and discrimination in the nation.
Trump agrees to pay $25 million in Trump U fraud settlement
The $25 million settlement was reached just days before Trump would have been required to testify in one of the California class-action lawsuits against him.
This isn’t just a photo of Ivanka Trump. It’s a middle finger to democracy.
Shredding democratic traditions, one image at a time.
None of this is normal. All of it is Un-American.
Hate crimes after Donald Trump’s election and his appointment of Steve Bannon to the White House aren’t the way to bring America back together.
Sorry, I can’t give Trump a chance
Our democracy is too important to play nice with a man who campaigned on undermining it.
Bernie Sanders calls for Trump to ax Bannon; Urges new admin to reject racism,...
“And I say to Mr. Trump, from the bottom of my heart, and I know I speak for millions of fellow Americans: Mr. Trump, we are not going backwards in terms of bigotry.”
Careful what you wish for
Trump won’t be able to reign in the hate he unleashed on America.
Parents receive $9 million settlement after police kill handcuffed son
The state of Missouri is paying the Ellingson family for their loss.
Suddenly time—and the oil market—are on the side of the Standing Rock Sioux
This week’s new Army Corps decision and a fresh lawsuit could delay the Dakota Access pipleline more than makes economic sense.