Congress just passed $858 billion military budget, but GOP is blocking $12 billion to...
"This isn't using our taxpayer dollars wisely," said one analyst. "It's robbing programs that we need."
Exclusive: Lizz Winstead and Abortion Stories in the Public Square
Lady Parts Justice League protested outside the Republican National Convention to raise awareness for pro-choice activism.
McRaven’s Delusional, Dangerous National Security Strategy
Whatever McRaven’s explanation, he might consider whether instead of continuing to use our military power to try to shore up our morally bankrupt empire, we should start to tell the truth and take those moral principles seriously before we repeat our mistakes once again.
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.
Trump admin to officially revoke California’s waiver to set stricter emissions standards
In its latest move to undermine action on the climate crisis, the Trump administration will formally rescind California's waiver to set stricter auto emissions standards under...
Not just the Supreme Court: Ethics troubles plague state high courts, too
It is against the law for federal judges to hear cases when they own stock in a party. But state supreme court justices, in North Carolina and elsewhere, are not held to the same standard.
Trump EPA claims new power plant rule would improve health of minority and low-income...
Media are missing the environmental justice story behind Trump's Affordable Clean Energy rule.
Thousands Rally for Chicago Teachers as Banks vs. Schools Battle Rages
"We need the political leadership of the city to know that schools can't keep being the last priority."
How McConnell is killing the Senate
He is the epitome of unprincipled power. History will not treat him kindly.
Chaos in Iowa: Caucus results delayed, but Bernie Sanders’ internal data shows he may...
Caucuses were held in 1,600 precincts across the state on Monday, but many precincts had trouble reporting the delegate totals to the state Democratic Party.








