Getting past stars and swipes forever
In 1776, public-spirited patriots emerged from the ranks of America’s most privileged. Today’s richest offer up precious little of that public spirit. Why?
Climate scientists take to the streets to protest Trump
As 26,000 scientists gather in San Francisco for an annual conference, some rally against the president-elect’s antienvironmental policies.
Three Times When the World Broke Open – and Two When It Might Again
Never before has humanity depended so fully for the survival of us all on a social movement being willing to bet on impracticality.
Portland to Be Home to World’s First Vegan Supermarket Chain
Veganz is the world's first all-vegan supermarket chain. By the end of 2016 they will have 14 stores open around the world.
‘Poison for the people’—how an exiled activist is countering Russia’s propaganda machine
Environmental activist Evgeniya Chirikova once helped save a forest in Moscow. Now she’s trying to give voice to Russian activists and journalists resisting Putin’s regime.
If Islamic State Had Burned Down Four Churches, It Would Have Been Headline News
Arson directed at African-American churches is on the rise in recent weeks with seven burnt to the ground. But the question remains: Is terrorism “raced” in the U.S.?
UK judge rejects us extradition request for Wikileaks’ Julian Assange
U.S. prison system seen as a death threat...
EPA reverses decision to delay Obama-era pollution regulation after 15 states sue
The rule will go into effect as planned on October 1, rather than being delayed by a year.
Security Firm Guarding Dakota Access Pipeline Also Used Psychological Warfare Tactics for BP
North Dakota Private Investigation and Security Board announced that it has opened up an investigation into the private security firms deployed to patrol the pipeline protests led by the Standing Rock Sioux.
Trayvon Martin Was Killed 4 Years Ago. Here’s What Our Next President Said About...
"It's terrible, what happened. Seventeen years old, and now there are all sorts of stories that don't sound right."