Trump’s unprecedented attack on clean air and climate action
But there's good news too: the safeguards Trump wants to shred are on a strong legal footing and the public will have the chance to voice its objections as the Trump administration tries to roll them back.
Alabama police officer convicted of murdering suicidal man
“An innocent man was murdered. He called for help, and he got Ben Darby.”
Big Brother/NSA Spies Stopped In Their Tracks; But for How Long?
A decision was recently made saying the NSA surveillance program goes beyond what is appropriate under the Patriot Act. With the Patriot Act up for renewal in a couple weeks, this ruling will hopefully get U.S. citizens to rise up and demand this government respect their privacy.
‘Enormous policy failure’: states throw hundreds of thousands—including many children—off Medicaid
"We knew this was coming," wrote one policy expert. "But we still treat these burdens like they're unavoidable natural disasters."
What the Oregon Standoff Is Really About
The people occupying a wildlife reserve in eastern Oregon say they’re speaking for ranchers. But a closer look shows they’re associated with movements most people find alienating. If we want to build any solidarity with those living in rural areas, we need to understand the difference.
Jeb Bush Says No Need For Federal Investigation In Tamir Rice Case
In response to news that police officers will not be charged in the killing of a 12-year old with a toy gun, Jeb Bush expressed faith that "the system worked."
U.S. Bans Importation of Goods Made by Child Slaves
The U.S. will no longer receive fish caught by slaves in Southeast Asia, gold mined by children in Africa or garments sewn by abused women in Bangladesh.
In an era of Trump and DeVos, young women are standing up for each...
Across the country, young women and their allies are speaking out for their rights, safety, and autonomy. And their power is growing.
Amid Chauvin trial and more police killings, calls for ‘peaceful’ protests sound obnoxious
As Martin Luther King Jr. preached, we must reject peace that prioritizes calm over justice — and work toward building a positive peace instead.
Post-fascist Europe tells us exactly how to defend our Democracy
Have your passports ready, watch your language, and other advice from a Yale history professor.