Feeling out the Bern, postelection
Bernie Sanders has spent his life fighting for progressive causes. As the world braces for the Trump presidency, Sanders shows no signs of slowing down.
Critical Global Challenges: Dems in Philly Fall Short
Philly demonstrated that, as of now, the Democrats lack the vision and will to surmount the major challenges of our times which, most simply, require choosing people over corporations.
Anaheim mayor resigns amid FBI corruption investigation
“I hope that the people of Anaheim and our media continue to pursue the question of whether Harry Sidhu was acting alone."
A children’s Gitmo on the border
It's time to do what we have failed to do for so long now: push back hard on the truly un-American policies.
Tehran, USA
Fighting fundamentalism in the U.S.
Victory in West Virginia – teachers’ strike succeeds
West Virginia's fight isn't over though.
France leads global charge for reproductive rights by anchoring abortion in its Constitution
In a landmark move, France becomes the first nation to constitutionally guarantee abortion rights, setting a precedent amidst global reproductive rights rollbacks.
Oklahoma governor seeks to set nation’s highest tax on wind
“Creating a less competitive energy environment via taxation only hurts consumers.”
Inhumanity at the border – and beyond
If the Trump administration can show such disregard for society’s most vulnerable people, what does that mean for clean water, endangered species and other environmental issues?
Energy Transfer Partners releases statement on Dakota Access Pipeline, refuses to back down
The companies insist that they will continue construction on the pipeline without rerouting it around Lake Oahe, despite being denied the legal right to do so.