Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Will the death of George Floyd mark the rebirth of America?

A man forced to die with his face pressed to the ground may yet shift the earth under your feet.

Wildfires are contaminating drinking water systems, and it’s more widespread than people realize

Drinking water should be assumed to be chemically unsafe until proven otherwise.

Maine, Colorado officials face threats after Trump barred from ballots

Following Trump's potential exclusion from 2024 ballots in Maine and Colorado, election officials face unprecedented threats, spotlighting the fragile state of U.S. democracy and the perilous path of political discourse.

Former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler confirmed as EPA chief

Although Scott Pruitt worked along the same agenda, continuing "Pruitt's toxic legacy", Wheeler has proved to be a "much smarter" threat to the environment and public health.

Biden urged to be #climatepresident by taking these 10 ‘game-changing’ steps in first 10...

“Don’t let anyone tell you that Biden’s hands are tied on climate action without the Senate.”

30+ arrested as hundreds of animal rights activists descend on slaughterhouse, locking necks to...

Activists claim cruelty laws are unenforced and whistleblowers are prosecuted instead.

NOC on the ground – Tennessee stands up to white supremacy

NationofChange's Zach D. Roberts reports from on the ground in Tennessee, where multiple white supremacist groups plan to converge this weekend for a series of marches and rallies.

Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Baltimore set to become first major American city to outlaw water privatization, House Democrats fight back against Big Pharma, Republicans want to give Trump the power to shut down media, and more.

Secret recording shows NRA treasurer plotting to conceal extravagant expenses involving Wayne LaPierre

Audio obtained by The Trace and ProPublica reveals, in real time, the gun lobbying group enacting a plan that would conceal payments for fancy hotels, limousines and other luxury expenses connected to its longtime CEO for a decade.

Trump’s new spy chief used to work for a foreign politician the US accused...

Richard Grenell did not disclose payments for advocacy work on behalf of a Moldovan politician whom the U.S. later accused of corruption. His own office’s policy says that could leave him vulnerable to blackmail.