Monday, February 16, 2026

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.

Big protests are fine, but here’s a to-do list for lasting change

After the inauguration and the Women’s March on Washington, what comes next? To make real change, we’ll need to build power where we live.
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“He didn’t deserve to die over $20”: George Floyd’s brother urges congress to stop...

“People of all backgrounds, genders and races have come together to demand change. Honor them. Honor George.”

Former prison Major convicted of beating handcuffed inmate

“Corrections officers are given great authority and power in our system because public safety depends on them doing their jobs well.”

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Orders End To All Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

Roy Moore isn't convinced the U.S. Constitution applies to Alabama.

Weaponized truth: The Indispensable Movement’s key to success

Sharpening truth with moral outrage and clever, insightful ridicule is precisely how we weaponize it.

Trump sued for censorship of climate change data

“The Trump administration's refusal to release public information about its climate censorship continues a dangerous and illegal pattern of anti-science denial.”

Police officer placed on leave after hitting bystander on video

Livestreaming a video of an arrest where a police officer's use of force leads to his arrest.

Progressive Briefing for Monday, September 17

U.S. Border Patrol supervisor confesses to executing four women, FEMA blames hurricane deaths on spousal abuse, Kavanaugh accused of assault, and more.

BREAKING: President Obama commutes Chelsea Manning’s sentence

The commutation was part of Obama’s Tuesday announcement of 209 commutations and 64 pardons.