What my mostly white town is doing to defeat Trumpism
As a Black woman, I was anxious about moving to a conservative state. But, surprisingly, I found a community ready to embrace me and fight for equality.
Pipeline leaks thousands of gallons of crude oil onto Oklahoma farmland
Plains All American Pipeline has been behind at least 25 pipeline incidents in the state of Oklahoma since 2004, with more than half of them due to corrosion.
Former police officer sentenced to federal prison for using excessive force
“The actions of Mr. Maynard are disturbing and violate the trust placed in him by the community.”
Taiwan Bans GMOs in Schools, Mandates Strict Label Laws
Taiwan has banned schools across the nation from serving GMOs to students, citing health and safety concerns. Mandatory labeling of GMOs is also required on all food products that contain 3 percent or more GMOs.
Meet Swampzilla: Indispensable’s duopoly-killing ‘monster’ meme
When voters enter the polls in 2018 and 2020, they need to be thinking of Swampzilla.
Nestlé to be Sued Over Water Groundwater Extraction in California
Three environmental groups are pursuing legal action against Nestlé for continuing to extract groundwater with an expired permit in California during a drought.
McDonald’s Black History Month Gambit Can’t Obscure Its Inequitable Practices
McDonald’s can blow its sizeable PR budget trying to convince its customers otherwise, but its corporate actions speak for themselves.
Replacing the capitalist dream of AI-driven profits
When asked to share alternatives to capitalism, ChatGPT offered many options, none of which rely on the fantasy that money hoarding at the top can eventually benefit the rest of us.
Kellogg’s and Mars Announce GMO Labeling as Big Food Cracks
Both Mars and Kellogg’s are from the Grocery Manufacturers Association’s (GMA) coalition of Big Food that has been fighting against GMO labeling in the U.S. for the past few years.
730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action
The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.