Bernie Sanders launches Medicare for All digital campaign
“Bottom line is: if other countries around the world are providing quality care to all their people, we can do the same.”
Corrupt State Senator Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
“The crimes that you committed have resulted in essentially an attack on democratic institutions." Former state senator Leland Yee was sentenced to five years in prison.
Ivanka—Silence is Betrayal…and Judaism is More than Keeping Kosher
Consider Rabbi Heschel’s humble words on his return from the civil rights march on Selma; “I felt my legs were praying.”
Inside the chaotic charter schools run by a for-profit company
Former teachers and board members say charters run by Accel Schools are designed to fail.
Michigan agrees to $600 million settlement in Flint water crisis
“If money is how government expresses sorrow for its crimes — this is a big apology.”
5 Japanese-American Women Activists Left Out of U.S. History Books
A herstory lesson about five women whose World War II internment inspired them to action.
Firefighter pleads guilty to setting 3 fires
Brian Twigg set at least three fires, burning 57 acres.
“Libs of TikTok” and the right’s war on public education
This seems like the ultimate end game of all these attacks on public education.
What Would Happen if the Armed Men in Oregon Weren’t White?
When a group of armed African-Americans had a standoff with police they were shot at and bombed regardless of the repercussions.
Energy Transfer Partners releases statement on Dakota Access Pipeline, refuses to back down
The companies insist that they will continue construction on the pipeline without rerouting it around Lake Oahe, despite being denied the legal right to do so.