Sanders the Giant Slayer — First, Topple the Bad Queen
Assess Bernie Sanders by what he can do to advance progress, not by other ideological or entrenched standards, great fears or desperate hopes. Sanders offers progressives the best way not to "waste time" this season.
Ohio cops under investigation for pulling paraplegic man from car
“I’m hoping for some kind of disciplinary action and furthermore, I wish that this doesn’t happen to no one else."
School district switches to local and organic meals, cuts carbon footprint – and saves...
A new report revealed surprising results when Oakland overhauled its lunch menu at 100-plus schools by serving less meat and more fruits and vegetables.
Legislators urge Biden to overhaul drone program
Fifty legislators recently sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting him to overhaul U.S. counterterrorism policy to center human rights and the protection of civilians.
Woman files excessive force lawsuit after officer broke her arm
She recently filed a federal lawsuit against Sgt. Russell Clark and Iredell County for use of excessive force, assault and battery, and violations of Gardner’s constitutional rights.
Ending gender-based violence key to health and well-being
While more evidence on preventing violence and supporting survivors is needed, the time for action is now.
Pipeline resistance broadens: On the day Dakota Access oil flows, go one day without...
Let’s do what it takes to remind the companies, and the government itself, who’s really in charge of the economy.
What is public health justice, and how do we fight for it?
It’s about spreading awareness of the disparities and the inequalities created by unequal distributions of money, power, and resources within the public health sector and fighting for those most impacted by demanding policy changes.
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.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, July 5, 2018
Protests at the Statue of Liberty, a neo-Nazi has governmental security status, the Supreme Court rules against unions, and more.