Tuesday, May 28, 2024

‘We don’t trust Enbridge’: Indigenous women push Biden to block line 5 expansion

"The construction of this pipeline will bring massive risk and destruction. We do not want to see irreversible damage to our land, water, and wild rice. We do not want our lifeways destroyed."

6 amazing acts of resistance you weren’t taught about in US history class

There are entire generations of social justice activists and environmental protectors that we don’t learn about in school.

Peace activists hit the streets from DC to San Francisco

The Peace in Ukraine Coalition mobilized for negotiations, not escalation, in what CODEPINK describes as a proxy war threatening a direct war between the two most heavily armed nuclear nations; the United States and Russia.

What Role Were You Born to Play in Social Change?

Bill Moyer's Four Roles of Social Activism is a powerful tool that clarifies how we work for change on two levels: individually and organizationally.

‘Important victory’ for Florida higher ed: court upholds block on DeSantis censorship law

"This is an important step in preserving the truth, civil liberties, and a better future," said one state ACLU attorney.

How Much of the Most Common Weed Killer Are You Eating? The FDA Doesn’t...

News that the agency will finally start testing for glyphosate residue only begs the question: What took so long?

One nation, in sickness and in health

Time and again, "repeal and replace" has proven to be a farce. Let's focus on the hard work of true reform and get health care for all.

U.S. Bans Importation of Goods Made by Child Slaves

The U.S. will no longer receive fish caught by slaves in Southeast Asia, gold mined by children in Africa or garments sewn by abused women in Bangladesh.

‘Never again:’ To ‘demand they listen,’ activists stage rally at NRA headquarters

"We don't want thoughts. We don't want prayers. We want change."
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Officer found not guilty of killing unarmed teen on video

“It will have to be challenged, in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. It will have to continue to be challenged on a federal level.”