Saturday, April 4, 2026

First utility-scale project on tribal lands to power 100,000 homes

The key is making sure there is a welcoming policy environment for continued growth of large scale solar, with triggers that can help distributed solar take pressure off the grid.

Don’t Stop the Revolution: The Sanders Movement After Orlando

This is the most progressive Democratic platform in history, but only because millions of people demanded it – with their votes and their activism. More activism is needed now.
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Protest to House Budget Committee: ‘Kill the Bill Before It Kills Us’

That campaign is continuing as the bill moves toward a final vote on the House floor that is expected on March 23.

Supreme Court affirms Native American treaty rights to harvest salmon

The decision upholds 19th century promises and should increase the number of fish for everyone.

Lawmakers say DOJ ‘must bring charges’ against Trump amid new Jan. 6 bombshells

"All of it points to the urgent need for DOJ to prosecute Donald Trump," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal. "If he is not held accountable, there will be enormous consequences to our democracy."

Former sheriff sentenced to prison for assaulting detainees

“When former Sheriff Boen brutally assaulted individuals in his custody and violated their civil rights, it impacted all Arkansans and their trust in authorities.”

Kentucky Governor Lowers Minimum Wage, Strips Voting Rights

Newly elected Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has issued five executive orders, the majority of which reverse progressive changes made by former Governor Beshear

British Government Accuses Putin of Ordering Assassination in London

While attempting to expand Russia’s influence into Syria and the Ukraine, Putin has also been accused of ordering the assassinations of numerous investigative journalists and political opponents.

This small town refused to settle for Wal-Mart when its last local grocery store...

After four years without an independent grocery store, the residents of Iola, Kansas, found a way to bring one back.

Prisons are not the answer to preventing crime

Rather than getting tough on crime, justice agencies need to get smart on crime.