A 12-step program to opioid justice
Finding peace amid the new opium wars.
Spokane climate activists sue U.S. government for constitutional violations
These activists are fighting for their “right to a healthy climate” and to ban fossil fuel trains as a violation of that right.
“Our water, our right”: 10 global struggles for public water
We bring you 10 inspiring stories of communities and cities working to reclaim public control over water and wastewater services from major private water multinationals.
A single-payer health care fix even without a working majority
It’s likely that the Trump-Ryan failure will push state legislatures to consider expanding Medicaid—putting even more people under the public insurance system.
A dangerous moment for academic freedom
Florida officials say they want to promote “intellectual freedom” — by using political surveys to target university funding.
L.A. Deputies Sentenced to Prison for Jail Beating
Former L.A. deputies and a sergeant face criminal charges in the case of Gabriel Carrillo, a man unjustly beaten after attempting to visit his brother in prison. Several of those charged face prison time.
Indigenous resistance disrupts billions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually
“Indigenous communities resisting oil, gas, and coal projects across their territory are demonstrating true climate leadership.”
To Put Bankers Behind Bars, Spanish Citizens Take the 1% to Court
The campaign has already been successful in part because of one crucial strategic move: it highlighted the way Bankia committed false advertising when it floated its stock on the market.
Why student debt cancellation is reasonable, not radical
The right has narrowed the parameters of discussion on student debt forgiveness, and President Biden is not fighting back aggressively enough. We should, in fact, center the idea of fairness in this debate.
Supreme Court keeps Navajo Nation waiting for water
The court case was the Navajo Nation’s bid to accelerate the process and secure water for its reservation.