Venezuela Embassy Protection Collective defies unlawful ‘no trespass’ order
History will record this as a key turning point in U.S.-Venezuela relations, U.S. violation of a key tenet of international law and most of all, as a heroic example of U.S. citizens doing everything in their power to try to stop a U.S.-orchestrated coup.
Trump declares April a month of action on sexual assault
“This includes supporting victims, preventing future abuse, and prosecuting offenders to the full extent of the law,” a statement from the White House read.
Where Is Climate Change In The Debates?
Climate change is real, and it is worsening. That it should play a central role in the U.S. elections is undebatable.
Climate migrants might reach one billion by 2050
“Unless we change the way we manage our land, in the next 30 years we may leave a billion or more vulnerable poor people with little choice but to fight or flee.”
Hate crime or isolated incident? Texas woman charged with attempted murder of Palestinian-American child
A shocking case in Euless, Texas, where a woman attempted to drown a 3-year-old Palestinian-American child, has sparked demands for a hate crime investigation amid rising anti-Muslim sentiments.
Rover pipeline sets record for environmental violations
Spills are not the only problem.
Police officer suspended for kicking handcuffed man’s head in video
Although several officers witnessed the assault against the restrained suspect who was not resisting, the arrest report failed to mention the overzealous officer's actions.
Former corrections officer sentenced to federal prison for assaulting inmate
“The abuse of authority by this law enforcement officer and the violation of the inmate’s civil rights will not be tolerated.”
Obama Endorses Clinton, Then Undermines Her On TPP
Democrats can help Clinton in the election by passing a strong plank in the party platform opposing the TPP and similar “free trade’ agreements.
6 lessons for climate activists in turbulent times
With astonishing victories and new innovations in organizing over the past year and a half, the climate movement continues to build power and supply hope amid a worsening crisis.