Elizabeth Warren and colleagues call for investigation into death of army sergeant
“We must do more than grieve the loss of SGT Fernandes—we must seek justice and answers for his family. That starts with a full and complete investigation.”
Victory: Maryland House passes bill to ban fracking
Maryland is leading the way in the movement to ban fracking.
Police officers and paramedics charged with killing innocent black man
On Wednesday, the three officers and two paramedics responsible for McClain’s death were charged in a 32-count indictment. All five face charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.
New book argues mandatory voting will fulfill America’s promise of democracy
Miles Rapoport and E.J. Dionne say a healthier political culture and more representative government will result when all eligible citizens vote.
Earth’s sixth mass extinction already underway
“The time to act is very short.”
This South Pacific nation is saying goodbye to single-use plastic bags and bottles
The PM of Vanuatu announced it the ban on Independence Day.
The Egg Industry, Scrambling
The egg industry has fought the legislative mandates, arguing that banning cages will cost producers and consumers more, without improving animal welfare.
KKK prison guards convicted for conspiring to kill black inmate after release
All three former guards are guilty of conspiracy to commit murder.
Why the GOP’s Fence Fantasy Is a Farce
Trump, Cruz, Rubio and the other “just build a wall” simpletons either don’t know what they’re talking about or are deliberately trying to dupe voters.
Move to open US Atlantic coast to oil drilling meets increased opposition
The Trump Administration has taken steps to open up the United States’ Atlantic waters to offshore oil exploration and drilling, sparking fierce resistance up and down the coast.