100+ lawmakers demand moratorium on utility shutoffs to ensure access to services ‘essential to...
“There is absolutely no excuse left for Congress to exclude basic human needs from the next coronavirus stimulus package, or in general,” said Food & Water Action’s Rianna Eckel.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, October 11
Bernie slams Trump’s Op-Ed and calls him a liar, Republican official caught purging tens of thousands of black voters, Monsanto seeks to undo $289M Roundup verdict, and more.
Oil companies are ploughing money into fossil-fueled plastics production at a record rate—new research
Around the world, around the clock, the plastics we use every day are produced at facilities on an almost incomprehensible scale that some suggest we now live in an era best labelled the plasticene.
Millions facing eviction and joblessness get no immediate help from Trump’s new executive orders
Under Trump’s order, unemployed workers would continue receiving an additional $400 a week, but only once states put up a quarter of the money and set up a new system to distribute the payments.
Navigating election security: federal agencies at a crossroads
In a dimly lit Situation Room, the fate of U.S. election integrity hangs in the balance. Federal officials are at a crossroads, navigating the murky waters of AI threats and potential violence.
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...
Examining Israel’s alleged human rights violations amidst global calls for ceasefire
Israel's escalating conflict: unveiling alleged human rights violations and the global cry for a ceasefire.
What activists who fought the AIDS crisis can teach us about organizing during a...
“The biggest lesson that I learned from ACT UP is that a small group of people — extremely focused on analysis and practical solutions to the problem — can change the world”
Seniors grapple with complex Medicare choices: A healthcare quandary unveiled
Discover the hidden struggles of seniors navigating the Medicare labyrinth, where choices can lead to unforeseen healthcare hurdles.
“Courage never quits”?
The price of power and west point’s class of 1986.