Tobacco industry donates millions to try and defeat Medicaid expansion in Montana
"Voters in Montana have a simple choice: side with companies that kill or with Montanans who need access to healthcare.”
Could Flint Fiasco Poison Austerity As Stupid, Wasteful & Cruel?
In severity of health damage, media staying power, and political indefensibility, the Flint, MI lead poisoning looms as a national turning point. What disgrace better spotlights Republican government poisoning one hundred thousand of its own people -- failed austerity at its worst? Rarely does stupid and wasteful, if not immoral, merge so dramatically.
‘An insult to the American people’: Outrage after Pentagon fails first-ever audit
Decrying "unchecked waste, fraud, and abuse," Rep. Barbara Lee said, "This is exactly why we must #AuditThePentagon."
Wall Street’s Threat to the American Middle Class
It's nice that presidential aspirants are talking about rebuilding America’s middle class. But in order to do so, they have to take direct aim at Wall Street, the ones that finance their campaigns.
3 Reasons the Historic U.S.-Canada Commitment to Curbing Methane Emissions Is Big
There is a reason we held a Climate Reality Leadership Corps training in Toronto last year: Canada is a crucial player in the climate fight.
Obama Bans Atlantic Oil Drilling!
Obama has banned oil drilling in the Atlantic.
Mitch McConnell: We Won’t Vote on Garland Because the NRA Opposes Him
Did Mitch McConnell just admit to Republicans being in bed with the NRA?
Donald Trump Triggers a Media Civil War
The mainstream and right-wing press are melting down as they fumble coverage of the uncontrollable GOP frontrunner.
Thousands of Verizon Workers Go on Strike
Thousands of Verizon employees will take to the streets demanding the company run more fairly.
Biden gives Democrats a green light to weaken the filibuster for debt ceiling votes
“Do it, Democrats,” said one progressive organizer.