What’s Really at Stake in the Apple Encryption Debate
The government has never been allowed to create a “backdoor” to encrypted devices. Now, it’s trying to force Apple to build one.
Climate Activist Who Chained Herself to Shell Vessel Argues Necessity Defense
Chiara D'Angelo, who spent three days chained to a Shell vessel last year to protest Arctic oil drilling, says her actions were necessary to prevent climate catastrophe
GMO Labeling Won’t Increase Food Prices
Sadly, the opponents of GMO labeling are making the same arguments made three decades ago to fight the Nutrition Facts Panel.
On Hillary Clinton, Sexism, and U.S. Foreign Policy
Feminists who oppose Hillary Clinton's imperialism can't just challenge her foreign policy. We have to challenge the sexist attacks against her, too.
SeaWorld Admits It Infiltrated an Animal Rights Group
The company’s board has ordered employees to stop posing as activists to obtain information on groups like PETA.
Myths And Facts About HB 2 — The Anti-Choice Law That Could Overturn Abortion...
In covering Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, some media outlets have relied on right-wing media talking points purporting false claims. Here are the facts.
Great News! Iceland Halts Whaling for 2016
Iceland blames Japanese import regulations for making it nearly impossible to import whale meat.
Leonardo DiCaprio Uses Oscar Speech to Spread Awareness on Climate Change
DiCaprio, who has been nominated several times but won for the first last night, accepted the award for Best Actor for his film The Revenant.
Oscar Shoutouts Roundup
Several winners at last night's awards ceremony used their acceptance speeches to speak out on causes meaningful to them.
Vermont Senate Votes To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Vermont is on pace to become the first state legislature to legalize cannabis.