Washington D.C. passes law allowing medical marijuana reciprocity with other states
This proposal to expand the D.C’s medical marijuana law also demonstrates another important reality.
Six questions for a world that seems to be losing interest in democracy
How do we shape a democratic future living in a zeitgeist that is tightening its grip across the globe?
Vermont faces legal challenge from big oil over law requiring climate damage payments
A lawsuit from major fossil fuel groups aims to derail Vermont’s groundbreaking plan to make polluters pay for climate disasters.
Time for Congress to Stop Hollering at CEOs and Take Action
Congress should give the Justice Department and regulatory agencies enough funding to do their jobs. While they’re at it, break up the biggest banks. And regulate drug prices directly.
Teachers and Black Lives Matter Activists Partner Up
“How do we amplify each other’s message and work together to target the oligarchs that fill the politicians’ war chest?”
Native nations gather in DC for 4-day protest against Trump, DAPL
The Dakota Access pipeline demonstration continues to inspire other pipeline fights around the country.
Police officer found guilty of excessive force against unarmed man
The behavior of the defendant will not be tolerated and the Department of Justice will seek to prosecute those who abuse their power
Thousands of communities have lead levels worse than Flint
Flint is no aberration. In fact, it doesn’t even rank among the most dangerous lead hotspots in America.
2020 candidates address historical trauma, missing Indigenous women & more at Native American forum
Exploring the candidates’ proposals to tackle issues affecting the Native American community, including the chronic murder and disappearance of Native American girls and women, land sovereignty, and generational trauma caused by colonialism.
People power: Focus and unite
Focus and unite . . . the only sane and possible solution.