Thursday, September 24, 2026

Prison inmates fighting California’s deadly fires

More than 2,000 inmates are working as firefighters, prompting new debate over this aspect of prison labor.

An Afghan woman’s reflection on Afghanistan post 9/11

What has the US really gained in this ongoing, never-ending travesty? And by what measurement do we assess any progress?

INSTITUTE INDEX: The secret money behind the push to ban abortion

There are a number of people "more dedicated to the enterprise of building a Supreme Court that will overturn Roe v. Wade."

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.

7 ways you contribute to rainforest destruction on a daily basis

The seemingly inescapable ingredient is responsible for deforestation and wildlife endangerment.

At Standing Rock, no one goes hungry: The kitchen that serves traditional Lakota food...

The landscape of these indigenous-led kitchens that feed thousands of water protectors is dynamic, much like the ad hoc camps that depend upon them.

These 8 men are richer than half the world’s population

The gap between the super-rich and the poor is greater than even a year ago.

4 corrections officers charged with beating inmate and cover-up

If convicted, Finch, Thomas, and Blaylock face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for the civil rights charges.

Build on the victory of stopping RyanCare

This is a campaign the people can win.

The Red House: A cautionary tale

Let’s be clear. Red House is about armed conflict and the violation of human rights in the name of opposing the violation of human rights, which is nakedly oxymoronic.