Sunday, May 19, 2024

Canada approves Kinder Morgan, Enbridge pipelines despite fierce opposition

"Today's announcement may as well have said that Canada is pulling out of the Paris climate agreement."

How progressives can still make change in the age of Trump

Only by building such a powerful and unified vision can progressives continue to push their agenda in the era of Trump and conservative dominance in Washington.

A nurse bought protective supplies for her colleagues using GoFundMe. The hospital suspended her.

How a confrontation in one of the nation’s coronavirus hotspots illustrates a troubling national trend.

Union representing 1.7 million U.S. teachers says it will support strikes if schools reopen...

“Nobody wants to see students back in the classroom more than educators. But when it comes to their safety, we’re not ready to take any options off the table.”

‘Black Women’s Lives Matter’: Breonna Taylor’s family demands a special prosecutor to reopen case

Breonna Taylor’s family is calling on Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to appoint a new special prosecutor to reopen the case after they...

15 lawmakers plotting to privatize America’s public lands

With the West already losing to development one football field's worth of natural areas every two and a half minutes, these shared lands are more important than ever.

Lawsuit filed against Fort Worth and police officer who killed innocent woman

“Defendant Dean in his prowl around the backyard of her home caused Atatiana fear and uncertainty. Dean shot Atatiana, causing pain and suffering. Dean failed to render medical aid to Atatiana.”

Former sheriff’s lieutenant pleads guilty to stealing $30K

“The appalling criminal actions of former Lt. Scott Pillow revealed his lack of integrity and greed.”

2017 world health day

Not only individuals need to be cured for their invisible ills, but also society itself is in need of urgent renewal.

Winners (and losers) in New York’s plan to make college free

The first-in-the-nation scholarship program would serve about 1.5 million full-time students. But there are downsides.