Billionaires made more money in 2017 than any other year in recorded history
Meanwhile, 18.5 million Americans live in extreme poverty and "5.3 million live in Third World conditions of absolute poverty."
Gandhi’s despair and the struggle for truth and love
So as humans are beckoned to extinction within the next few years, Gandhi would remind us that ‘The future depends on what we do in the present.’
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, September 20
Lawsuit filed against officers for false arrest, mosquitoes could spread microplastics, Feds pledge more funds to target violence against Native American women, and more.
In defense of being maladjusted
“I never intend to adjust myself to the evils of segregation and the crippling effects of discrimination. I never intend to adjust...
Chinese Court Takes Historic Step Toward Advancing Same-Sex Marriage
A court decision regarding one man’s right to marry his partner could come down in the next six months.
Money talks, big time
Polls show that an overwhelming majority of Americans support stricter laws to prevent wealth from hijacking politics and want the Citizens United ruling overturned.
Trump-appointed judge rules White House cannot exclude AP over refusal to use ‘Gulf of...
In a First Amendment victory, federal court blocks administration from retaliating against AP for rejecting Trump’s geographic renaming order.
The story behind the world’s first private refugee sponsorship program
“There are seven countries right now designing programs based on what they’ve learned about ours.”
What’s next for the youth climate lawsuit
Despite continued court delays, confidence remains high among the young people suing the government for its support of fossil fuels.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, August 16, 2018
Intellectually bankrupt GOP, California cities pledge to oppose offshore drilling, White House revokes security clearance of ex-CIA director, and more.