How activists can fight through doom and gloom to be more effective
When the biggest changes seem impossible, activists can still take important steps to empower themselves and build for long-term success.
EPA chief met with Dow Chemical CEO before deciding not to ban toxic pesticide
This is just the latest in a long list of examples of the Trump administration working with corporate polluters before reversing public safeguards
Hawaii Man Beaten by Cop for Praying Next to a Seal
The native Hawaiian did not conduct in any confrontation or misconduct with the officer.
Why we must raise taxes on corporations and the wealthy, not lower them
That’s what rational politicians would do if they weren’t in the pockets of big corporations and the wealthy.
Are Candidates Exploiting the Families of Black Victims for Votes? Sandra Bland’s Mom Says...
Black votes matter, but some question whether Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton’s endorsements from relatives of police brutality victims are appropriate.
Shell Oil Spill Dumps Nearly 90,000 Gallons of Crude Into Gulf
Gulf residents opposed to drilling are calling on President Obama not to open additional leases in the next Five Year Plan for the Gulf of Mexico.
Mesa police officers placed on leave after beating unarmed man on video
“We hope and pray that the Mesa Police Department will accept responsibility for the misconduct of these officers."
Family Sues School Officials For Arresting Student With Homemade Clock
Nearly a year after the incident, school officials still refuse to apologize to Ahmed and his family for their blatant ignorance and bigotry.
22 Democratic lawmakers demand answers from FEMA and HHS on updated Hurricane Maria death...
Twenty-two legislators recently demanded answers regarding Hurricane Maria’s updated fatality count, which is nearly 50 times higher than previous official estimates.
As France Lifts Municipal Burkini Ban, Let’s Ask Why We Should Care What Other...
Islamophobic conservatives express outrage that Western progressives support Muslim rights that the conservatives want to curb. But progressives also support Sikhs, Haredi Jews and others who want to be different, as long as their being different doesn’t harm anyone.









