From the UK, a new reminder why inequality must go
The UK’s Equality Trust has plenty of ideas for fostering a more equal and environmentally secure world. And building that world has become more fundamentally essential today than ever before.
Where American Socialism and Capitalism Blend Together Perfectly
Socialism is a word a lot of citizens fear, but Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Food Stamps, military and other social programs administered by the U.S. government are all socialistic aid the U.S. uses.
Anatomy of an ambush: Unanswered questions in Niger
There have been contrary claims by both soldiers and higher authorities in Niger regarding the attack that left 4 U.S. soldiers dead.
Harm reduction, not border cops, credited for historic drop in US overdose deaths
Experts say grassroots public health efforts—not federal drug crackdowns—are driving the largest decline in overdose deaths ever recorded, despite ongoing political attacks on harm reduction.
CEOs now make 300 times more than their workers. This city is putting a...
Runaway CEO pay contributes to income inequality and ultimately harms companies, so local governments aren’t waiting for a federal fix.
Albuquerque Cops Charged with Murdering Homeless Man
APD’s pattern of using excessive force is a repeated violation of the Fourth Amendment. Are these officers not receiving the proper training to ensure the rights and safety of people with mental illness or in distress?
Plutonium—the most lethal of all radioactive substances—in space
“A ‘1-in-960 chance’ of a deadly plutonium release is a real concern—gamblers in Las Vegas would be happy with those odds.”
Leaked Young Republicans chats show racist, antisemitic, and violent rhetoric
Politico’s trove of Telegram messages from leaders across multiple states shows slurs, praise for Hitler, and gas-chamber fantasies, triggering condemnations, job fallout, and new questions for Elise Stefanik and the GOP’s pipeline of power.
Bernie Sanders Challenges Hillary Clinton’s Stance on Climate Change and Fracking
Bernie Sanders is currently the only presidential candidate that opposes fracking. Now his new ad campaign is challenging his opponents' conflicting viewpoints.
Zombie Economy – Living Bubble
“The income and wealth inequality is the worst since the Great Depression. In 2015, the Top 1% earned 22% of all income earned in the U.S.”