Lessons on workplace activism from winning campaigns at Google
Forcing a company with Google’s market capitalization and branding power to change its policies is a massive achievement with important lessons to offer.
NRA: Why Can’t We Outlaw Guns Meant for Terrorists?
It's not only in the U.S. that these combat weapons—that is, arms developed for use on the battlefield—are being used against innocent, defenseless civilians. Shame, shame, shame.
US autoworkers launch historic strike: 3 questions answered
What was the significance of this strike?
Bombing Muslims for peace
Isn't it time to put our toy soldiers away (along with our illusions)?
As Congress Prepares for TPP Fight, Another Trade Deal Nears Completion
Sweeping multilateral free trade deals have become a hot button issue in the ongoing US presidential election.
Judge blocks Trump DOJ push for transgender youth medical records
A California ruling stops federal prosecutors from obtaining private records from Stanford-linked care, adding another court rebuke to the administration’s campaign against gender-affirming treatment.
Education Department drops appeal of ruling that struck down loan forgiveness employer rule
The rule would have let the education secretary disqualify nonprofit and government employers from Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A federal court vacated it on June 30.
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli sentenced to 7 years for fraud
Prosecutors were fighting for at least a 15-year sentence while the defense was pushing for a 12-18 month sentence.
Hurricane wars
Wake up folks and understand why many of us suffer unnecessarily.
Koch brothers pledge to spend $400 million on midterm elections
The annual winter donor conference the Koch brothers recently held was the biggest they have ever had with 550 attendees.