What ‘Je Suis Charlie’ Should Mean to Us
Our continuing alliance requires us all to repeat "Je suis Charlie" in the aftermath of the atrocious terror attack on a Parisian satire magazine. It is important to look closely at what we are defending.
It’s official: Trump budget would make deep cuts to climate and science research
“It's now up to Congress to restore funding, recognizing that America's economic and security interests are intertwined with the well-being of people and the planet.”
Roy Moore’s loss signals a GOP tearing itself apart ahead of 2018
The upset win by Doug Jones in Alabama shows the Republicans have nothing to offer and everything to lose.
As Feds Probe Baltimore Police, Cops in Freddie Gray Case Seek Removal of Prosecutor...
Lawyers for six of the officers involved in the killing of Freddie Gray are challenging the role of Baltimore’s top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby, claiming alleged conflicts of interest and "egregious" violations. Is this their way of possibly influencing the jurors?
Across the Middle East, the BDS movement is thriving
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, or BDS, has gained momentum, encouraging individuals to use their purchasing power as an effective tool for change.
TurboTax maker Intuit faces tens of millions in fees in a groundbreaking legal battle...
Federal regulators and state prosecutors are still investigating the company, which made $2 billion dollars last year.
American psychosis
We are entering a period of national psychological trauma.
How union workers are breaking new barriers
With public support for unions at record levels, activists expect still more workers to follow their example and unionize to build brighter futures.
No Denying It, Climate Change Is Happening Now
The level of denial is simply appalling. It appears increasingly unlikely that humanity will prove capable of confronting and addressing the self-destructive climate-change catastrophe that it has created.
Jimmy Kimmel’s reinstatement shows the power of noncooperation
What we’ve seen is the power of the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, to approve mergers and how that gives the executive branch dangerous leverage over media.







