Tennessee’s bold move: Arming educators as a countermeasure to rising school shootings
The bill under scrutiny mandates that teachers wishing to carry concealed weapons undergo 40 hours of specialized training, alongside mental health evaluations and background checks.
Mayor indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges
“The unearthing of allegedly blatant corruption at the top levels of government in the City of Taylor should disturb every citizen of our state."
From Standing Rock to the world: 10 indigenous struggles – and how you can...
Whom to call, what to donate, and where to show up.
6 amazing acts of resistance you weren’t taught about in US history class
There are entire generations of social justice activists and environmental protectors that we don’t learn about in school.
Louisiana’s $21 billion LNG tax breaks: Corporate welfare or economic catalyst?
Louisiana communities bear the brunt of $21 billion in LNG tax breaks, losing vital public revenue while corporations profit.
Colbert’s termination is a corporate assault on dissent and a victory for Trump
Was he blindsided by media conglomerates eager to capitulate to him?
How data-driven storytelling helps good causes get funded
Nonprofits play a crucial role in holding communities together, and combining powerful stories with real data is essential to securing the support they need to continue making a difference.
6 solutions that support native sovereignty – from tribal schooling to bison herds
Florida’s Miccosukee is the first tribe allowed to run its own school, where students fully participate in family and cultural activities.
Body cam video shows cop shooting unarmed man
After viewing the police body cam videos on Thursday, Warrick’s family asserted that Bruce Warrick clearly did not pose any threat to himself or the officers.
Scientists sound the alarm: CO2 levels race past point of no return
Emissions from fossil-fuel consumption have remained at historically high levels since 2011 and are expected to spike.