Texas activists combine social media with old-school tactics to resist conservative agenda
Intersectional movements are helping the left gain ground, not just play defense.
Bill to Block Mandatory GMO Labeling Advances in Senate
D.C. dysfunction at its finest: Committee passes law that an overwhelming majority of Americans oppose.
UN strengthens children’s rights to fight climate change in court
“Children are architects, leaders, thinkers and changemakers of today’s world. Our voices matter, and they deserve to be listened to.”
Portugal Sets Record, Runs on Renewables for 107-Hours Straight
Other countries have made recent strides—although not as substantial.
Unequal Victims: The Wars in the Balkans and the Lies of “Humanitarian Intervention”
The merchants of death know there’s money to be made from the ‘humanitarian interventions’ that will come out of a Clinton presidency, just as they’ve profited from Neocon wars under Republicans.
Cops Involved in the Murder of Freddie Gray Honored at Conservative Media Gala
Brian Rice, Edward Nero, and Garret Miller were cleared of all charges earlier this year, but remain on administrative duty pending an internal review for their role in Gray’s death.
Tom Hayden, 1939-2016: A Life of Words and Action
Hayden understood the tidal forces of generational shift and the interplay between our political and private lives.
Floridians are suing a cop fired for planting drugs in their vehicles
Thanks to the diligence of one assistant state attorney, 119 cases were thrown out and the officer is under state investigation.
Girding for the education fight ahead
“If progressive education … is to be effective over the next several years, it will have to focus strategically on statehouses, school boards, city councils, and mayoral races.”
Fracking fans use intelligence report to revive baseless claim Russia funds U.S. anti-fracking movement
An alleged Putin connection had snaked its way into the talking points of volunteers working to encourage voters to nix the fracking ban proposal.