Miami-Dade Commissioner Acquitted Despite Failing Sobriety Tests
Although Lyons failed to explain Diaz’s slurred speech, faulty memory, and refusal to take a breathalyzer test if he only had two drinks prior to his arrest, the jury shortly deliberated for a few hours before acquitting the Commissioner.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, June 20, 2018
U.S. withdraws from Human Rights Council, Canada legalizes recreational marijuana, first ladies unite against family separation at the border, and more.
Zero-Waste Markets Hit the U.S.
Several entrepreneurs are dabbling in ways to clean plastics out of the oceans. Introducing zero-waste markets.
The edge of heaven
Between the major corporations in all the key industries squeezing every dime out of us, and the military spending now sucking over 50% of our federal tax revenues, we all will soon face not ‘The Edge of Heaven’ but the ‘Abyss of Hell on Earth’.
Clinton Should Tell Obama To Withdraw TPP To Save Her Presidency
Clinton has stated her opposition to TPP, but has not asked Democrats to join her in opposition.
The lawsuit that could save the planet
With Donald Trump proposing to undo nearly all of President Obama's climate legacy, hope for a safe climate future may rest in the hands of the courts.
Trump can’t make America great again without immigrants
It is white nationalists, with their hatred of foreigners and xenophobia, who are endangering American competitiveness in the new century.
How the left is using tea party tactics to take on both the GOP...
It’s a way to take back state power for progressives, and turn the Democrats into a party capable of beating Trump’s agenda.
Far-right activists on social media telegraphed violence weeks in advance of the attack on...
Right-wing activists have made a habit of organizing in the open and galvanizing supporters to express their desire for violent confrontation.
Video shows former Green Beret attacking police captain during Capitol riots
Despite the fact that McKellop was wearing a helmet and gas mask while allegedly assaulting the officers, federal investigators were able to identify him due to his clothing and a unique U.S. Army Special Forces patch on his backpack.