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Activist Faces Jail for Resisting Massachusetts Sheriff’s Collaboration With ICE
Sherrie Andre protested to end an agreement that allows Bristol County deputies to act as U.S. ICE officers.
Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry Rejoins Board of Dakota Access Owner
Perry is now on the board of the general partner of Energy Transfer LP.
Here Are Some Ways Your Congress Members Can Oppose Iran War
Democrats have pushed legislation to prevent Trump from attacking Iran for months, but GOP leaders pushed back.
Trump Threatens Iraq With Sanctions “Like They’ve Never Seen Before”
The people of Iraq have seen devastating sanctions imposed by the U.S. before and the results were catastrophic.
Weapons Makers See Stocks Surge as Trump Moves Closer to War With Iran
Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon saw their stocks surge as investors sensed the growing likelihood of war.
IRS Crackdown on Deduction Scam Is Failing. It’s Costing the Treasury Billions.
A much-abused deduction exploited by wealthy investors has generated nearly $2 billion in improper tax write-offs.
Thousands Take to Streets Across US to Protest Trump’s March to War Against Iran
“Nobody wins in this war except defense contractors.”
Lawmakers Take on Senior Care-Home Operators for Wage Theft and Worker Abuse
Revelations of exploitation of caregivers in America’s senior care-home industry have prompted tougher oversight.
Groundbreaking Study Links Human-Caused Climate Change to Global Daily Weather
“Weather when considered globally is now in uncharted territory,” according to the newly published research.
Members of Congress Own Up to $93 Million in Fossil Fuel Stocks
As dire climate change projections mount, one in four members of Congress is invested in oil, gas, or coal interests.