How people are fighting the world’s reliance on the war economy
Many people are already investing themselves in the local peace economy as they divest from the economy of war.
Mario Batali apologizes for sexually harassing female employees
“He gets wasted, he’s arrogant, and he acts like he’s God’s gift to women.”
Illinois students face felony charges for protesting Gaza genocide
University of Illinois students face felony charges for peaceful Gaza protest, raising concerns over free speech suppression and institutional bias.
US solar industry sees phenomenal growth
The American solar industry is projected to triple cumulative capacity over the next five years.
Democracy Spring Protests Bring Record Number of Arrests
Over 400 people have been arrested and it's only the first day.
Medicaid work-rule fight grows as New Yorkers lose coverage
A multistate lawsuit challenges new federal Medicaid rules while nearly 500,000 New Yorkers are pushed off a low-cost health plan created under the Affordable Care Act.
Breaking: Louisiana’s Bayou Bridge pipeline is one permit closer to reality as groups plan...
“It's no surprise to us that the LDNR is issuing the permit, rubber stamping is business as usual in Louisiana.”
Federal judge approves affordable housing rule despite Ben Carson’s attempts to delay
This is about schools and transportation and doctor visits and grocery stores that people want to be able to access to support their families.
Political Cartoonist Fired for Criticizing Monsanto, Big Ag
The cartoonist drew a cartoon depicting the ridiculous profits Big Ag makes in contrast to local farmers.
Kenya Burns 106 Tons Of Ivory
“A time has come when we must take a stand and the stand is clear…Kenya is making a statement that for us ivory is worthless unless it is on our elephants,” Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya’s current president said.