Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: racism

Discovering racism and then discovering it anew

Charlottesville was an awakening.

Trump won’t say it, but we will: White terror in Charlottesville

Awareness is only the first step. We must resist it, too.

The movement must respond to racial violence

None of us can be silent in this time. Silence is complicity.

Charlottesville was not a “protest turned violent,” it was a planned...

Isn’t it time for the media to be honest and call white supremacists the domestic terrorists that they are?

Trump responds to Charlottesville violence

White nationalist groups have lauded Trump for his response, both at the rally and online.

100 years ago, black people marched down 5th Avenue to declare...

The “Silent Protest Parade” was the first mass demonstration of its kind and marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history.

Stop making excuses for hateful white men

Racism – not mental illness – was behind the killings on the Portland train. Let’s call it what it is so we can deal with it.

Trump is the symptom, not the disease

Our failure to defend those who are demonized and persecuted leaves us all demonized and persecuted.

4 not-so-easy ways to dismantle racism in the food system

Our food system is built on stolen land and exploited labor. Here’s what we can do to fix it.

State senator resigns after using racial slurs

“All of us are accountable for our actions and comments.”

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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk

A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.

Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins

The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).

Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba

The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...

California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze

Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.

House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation

Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.