Building the commons as an antidote to predatory capitalism
We are building a world in which people work together to solve common problems and create a more equitable economy and better lives for all of us.
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.
VICTORY: Fracking Permits Halted in California
There will be no more fracking in California's offshore waters, at least until the U.S. Department of Interior can analyze the impacts of fracking on the environment.
An arrogant entrance, a sad exit
With a new Congress and White House committed to wealth’s concentration, we’ll sorely miss the scholar who dedicated his life to documenting wealth’s maldistribution.
“Pow, Pow, Yous Are Dead!”
Children, Toy Guns, and the Real Thing
New bill would block EPA from regulating greenhouse gases
Trump notoriously campaigned on slashing Obama-era environmental regulations and rolling back the EPA. It seems he is following through.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 10, 2018
Trump rule would give $2.5 billion tax cut to big bank fat cats, Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting asylum seekers, Argentina Senate votes against legalizing abortion, and more.
Policing causes violence, not the other way around
What liberal politicians and the media refuse to acknowledge is that crime is linked to the failures of capitalism, not to the lack of police. Indeed, police are part of the problem, not the solution.
How solidarity triumphs over corporate greed
“Stay the course. Even if it sometimes doesn’t feel like it, you are winning.”