Texas school district threatens suspension for student protests; universities respond, ‘peaceful protests won’t impact...
Individual admissions officials took to Twitter to let students know that joining such demonstrations wouldn't "affect their college acceptance decisions."
The eco collapse we were warned about has begun
The banners of a change inspired by social and climate justice and the effective paths of this socio-ecological transition raised by popular movements are becoming more imperative and urgent today.
China bans single-use plastic straws and shopping bags
China is one of the world's biggest users of single-use plastic and in 2010, produced 60 million tonnes of plastic waste.
Ugandan farmers whose land will soon become a crude oil pipeline pathway lose years...
After years of uncertainty, communities are demanding proper compensation from major oil companies who will soon begin construction of a major pipeline through their land.
Half of Puerto Rico still in darkness, with no light in sight
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently estimated complete power restoration by May, leaving 45 percent of the island’s 1.5 million electricity customers in the dark.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, October 4
#MeToo unites against Kavanaugh, more proof Trump EPA 'working for coal millionaires', Sanders introduces bill to break up nation's largest Wall Street banks, and more.
Native American voters get boost in North Dakota
After a lengthy legal fight, state and tribal officials reach settlement over ID law
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.
Kentucky unleashes fury with bill to legalize deadly force against unhoused
A controversial bill in Kentucky aims to criminalize homelessness and expand 'Stand Your Ground' laws, sparking widespread criticism for its approach to a growing social issue.
Bank of America commits to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
“Investors applaud Bank of America’s commitment to transition to a more sustainable business model and reduce the growing climate impacts of its financing activities."