Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Conquest by pipeline in British Columbia

The struggle to preserve their lands, water, languages, cultures and way of life is seen as existential by many Indigenous communities here in Canada as across the country’s southern border in the United States.

Joe Biden: Puffery vs. reality

Joe Biden is a phony. And now that he’s running for president, Biden’s huge task is to hide his phoniness.

The meaning of America

We are forgetting the real meaning of America – the ideals on which our nation was built. We are losing our sense of the common good. 

Add November 9th to the mornings I’d rather forget

In the hours after Trump declared victory, some signs of hope and resistance.
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Police officer fired after tasing woman on video

“Each member of this department shall consider it his or her duty to be of service to the general public and to render that service in a kind, considerate, and patient manner.”

New York passes DREAM Act, becomes fourth largest state to do so

New York now joins 18 other states who have passed various bills over the years.

The Death of the Republican Party

It seems the Republican Party has officially died in 2016. What’s left is a lifeless shell, with the Grand Old Party no longer inside.

Florida may soon use digital images of ballots in recounts—will all counties make them...

As Florida updates its recount rules, election transparency advocates worry about losing public trust.

Our movements are greater than Trump

Together, we can build popular power that will effectively challenge the elite power holders.

Climate law pushes First Solar to invest in domestic renewable energy industry

According to the company, this move is in large part because of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which President Biden signed into law this month to help combat climate change.