America cannot afford another lost decade for Black workers
As the country seeks to reinvent itself once again, it's time to place Black workers at the center of an economic recovery that works for everyone.
DHS is locking immigrants in solitary confinement
Immigration detention is expensive, inhumane and unnecessary.
“People vs. Fossil fuels”: Over 530 arrested in historic Indigenous-led climate protests in D.C.
“We wanted to bring the frontlines to his doorstep to let him see that we are very serious about climate change and declaring a climate emergency.”
Justice Thomas sparks outrage with defense of gun rights for domestic abusers
Clarence Thomas stands alone in dissent as the Supreme Court upholds a law prohibiting domestic abusers from possessing firearms, sparking outrage and renewed calls for judicial accountability.
Meet the socialist marine and anti-police brutality protester who won Democratic seats in November
Can the emergence of non-traditional candidates help revive a faltering Democratic Party that is facing its lowest approval rating in nearly a quarter century?
Hurricane Sandy-Sized Floods Up to 17 Times More Likely by 2100
As the remnants of Hurricane Matthew recede, the warnings and evacuations in the Caribbean and US east coast are giving way to rescue efforts and clean-up operations.
Oscar Shoutouts Roundup
Several winners at last night's awards ceremony used their acceptance speeches to speak out on causes meaningful to them.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, September 6
New study links air pollution to dementia, U.K. accuses Russian spies of implementing nerve agent attack, anonymous White House official publishes scathing NYT op-ed, and more.
Kinder Morgan: Canada’s Dakota Access Pipeline
A new, energized pipeline movement has been born. And the fight will soon be over Kinder Morgan.
Amazon workers in Staten Island clinch a historic victory
The ALU clinched a decisive victory today, winning by a wide margin to create the first unionized workplace in Amazon’s extensive network of fulfillment, delivery, and sortation centers across the U.S.