States Repped By Energy Science-Denying Republicans Leading Way on Wind Power
These Republicans have supported legislation that has helped finance wind investments, but have also adopted Republican dogma on climate science.
'Collective Healing' at National Black Lives Matter Convergence Ends with Police Pepper-Spraying Teen
While a historic conference to raise national attention about police brutality and other pressing issues took place in Cleveland this past weekend, the event ended in violence against Black Lives Matter supporters. But why?
“Defending the sacred”: Indigenous water protectors continue resistance to Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota
“This, to me, is an extension of the fight that’s happening all over Mother Earth, protecting the last beautiful places, protecting the sacred.”
Moore is less: Alabama, the Senate and the nation will suffer
As the special election approaches, Republicans abandon morality for power.
Why Jeffrey Sterling Deserves Support as a CIA Whistleblower
Revelations from brave whistleblowers are essential for the informed consent of the governed. But the relentless prosecution of Sterling renders a key implicit message to other potential whistleblowers.
Roseburg Shooter Mercer Killed One-Third the Annual Gun Death Toll of England and Wales
While the U.S. has the "highest gun ownership in the world and the highest murder rate in the developed world," we have yet to do anything about this ongoing problem. It's time to legislate rationally.
Mistrial declared in case against humanitarian aid worker that gave water to migrants
Warren's case is a result of the escalating law enforcement crackdown against humanitarian aid volunteers.
West Virginia rises to protect LGBTQ rights
With the highest percentage of teens who identify as transgender, the state is emerging as a national leader when it comes to protecting LGBTQ rights at the local level.
US Supreme Court reverses Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to ban Trump from the ballot
The 13-page opinion reversed Colorado's Supreme Court ruling that Trump was ineligible to appear on the ballot under Section 3.
Undercover NY Cop Found Guilty of Assault in Motorist’s Beating
After an undercover New York detective and a biker were caught on video ruthlessly beating a motorist, the two were convicted on Tuesday of second-degree assault, coercion and riot. Their sentencing is set for August.