Sunday, May 12, 2024

None of the 2021 science Nobel laureates are women—here’s why men still dominate STEM...

The rarity of female Nobel laureates raises questions about women’s exclusion from education and careers in science and the undervaluing of women’s contributions on science teams.
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“You’re gonna kill me”: Bodycam video shows Dallas officers mocking man as he died...

“They don’t tend to spend money on the front end to prevent tragedies such as this.”

4.6 million Americans disenfranchised in 2022 midterm elections new report confirms

The Sentencing Project released a new report confirming one out of 50 Americans are disenfranchised despite half of the states scaling back voting restrictions for people with felony convictions.

Is today’s NRA the “price of freedom”?

Someday, people will read about this moment in history books and wonder how we got to this level of insanity.

Spokane climate activists sue U.S. government for constitutional violations

These activists are fighting for their “right to a healthy climate” and to ban fossil fuel trains as a violation of that right.

‘Divest The Globe’ protests urge banks to cut ties with fossil fuels

“The system is not going to break people down. We will stand stronger together no matter the distance.”

Inflation inequality: Poorest Americans are hit hardest by soaring prices on necessities

The fastest rate of inflation in 40 years is hurting families across the U.S. who are seeing ever-higher prices for everything from...

Why $73 million Sandy Hook settlement is unlikely to unleash a flood of lawsuits...

While the settlement is a notable victory for the families of Sandy Hook’s victims, it’s still unclear if it’s a game changer for gun control advocates.

Amazon, Starbucks and the sparking of a new American union movement

Media interest in the campaigns at Starbucks and Amazon suggests the American public may finally be paying attention.

Stand for Indigenous land justice: Stop STAMP

If the state and federal governments truly stand behind their commitments to environmental justice, then we should stand with the Tonawanda—for the Big Woods, and for Indigenous land justice.