Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Nine Numbers That Cry Out: “Bring On Socialism!”

Socialism -- or at least social consciousness -- allows us to understand that the most tangible form of 'terror' is in the lives and minds of destitute and homeless Americans.

The Creeping Villainy of American Politics

The threefold rise in hate crimes against Muslims since the Paris and San Bernardino attacks and the acceptance of hate speech in political discourse are signs of our society’s morbidity.

BREAKING: DNC Restores Bernie Sanders’ Access to Voter’s Files

The DNC and Bernie Sanders have come to an agreement that will allow the immediate release of voter files back to the Sanders' campaign.

End whaling in Japan

Japan is planning to resume their whaling practices, something the International Court of Justice ruled as illegal last year. Sign the petition to urge President Obama to stop them.

Amidst Burgeoning Wealth, Market Driven Homelessness in London

Whether someone is destitute because they are an asylum seeker waiting for Home Office support, a divorced man who cannot cover his rent, someone with alcohol or drug concerns, or a young woman out of work, without savings, homelessness is not a crime

Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli Arrested in Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

Charges against Shkreli carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

CEO Who Raised the Price of Life-Saving Drug 4000 Percent Arrested for Fraud

Martin Shkreli, "the most hated man in America", has been arrested on charges of security fraud, unrelated to his price gouging.

Meet the Lobbyists and Big Money Interests Pushing to End the Oil Exports Ban

Utilizing the #KeepTheBan hashtag on Twitter, groups such as the Center for Biological Diversity and Food and Water Watch are pushing for citizens to call the White House and congressional members and tell them not to lift the ban.

College Professor Suspended After Wearing a Hijab, Showing Solidarity with Muslims

A tenured Professor at Wheaton College in Chicago was suspended this weak after wearing a hijab and announcing her solidarity with Muslims in the wake of building tensions and violence against the Muslim American community.

Exxon’s Weapons of Mass Confusion on Climate Change

The real power, and our great hope, is in the People's rebellion: marches, civil disobedience, trainings, teach-ins and other actions to pressure leaders to put people and the planet over corporate profiteering.