Carl Pope: Why Donald Trump is going after our national monuments
Under Trump’s instructions, his cabinet has bountifully rewarded the patron’s favorite clients with sparkling rewards.
31 progressive candidates seek to upend the democratic establishment in upcoming Ohio elections
Yes We Can’s odds of uprooting the Democratic establishment are a long shot, but winning this year is not necessarily the goal.
Poverty, Isolation, Removal: Asylum in the UK
Asylum seekers are men, women and children fleeing persecution, and have the right to be treated with dignity and compassion, not intolerance, as is so often the case.
DCI Group Subpoenaed in Expanding Exxon Climate Denial Investigation
ExxonMobil continues to fund climate denial through groups including the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
Miami-Dade Commissioner Acquitted Despite Failing Sobriety Tests
Although Lyons failed to explain Diaz’s slurred speech, faulty memory, and refusal to take a breathalyzer test if he only had two drinks prior to his arrest, the jury shortly deliberated for a few hours before acquitting the Commissioner.
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.
Ex-State Dept. official: Israel is starving Gaza now. We can’t wait another 30 days...
We speak with Josh Paul, a former State Department official who resigned last October over the push to increase arms sales to Israel.
Trump’s personal investments ride on completion of Dakota Access Pipeline
The ardent supporter of fossil fuels also wants to bring back the Keystone XL and announced plans to undo President Obama's climate change and environmental policies.
Study finds Iraqi children born near US base have increased rates of congenital deformities
“The radioactive footprint of the military could be cleaned up if we had officials who wanted to do so.”
Trump can’t make America great again without immigrants
It is white nationalists, with their hatred of foreigners and xenophobia, who are endangering American competitiveness in the new century.