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In the Face of Extinction, We Have a Moral Obligation
In the absence of US leadership on climate change, it's up to each of us to act in our species' best interests.
Emergency Protests Planned to Stop Wisconsin GOP’s Overt Power Grab
Wisconsin's outgoing Gov. Scott Walker is attempting to effectively override the results of the November midterms.
The Fracking Industry Encroaches on Southwest Texas
Texas’ latest oil boom has brought skyrocketing air, noise and light pollution to the area.
The First-Ever National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Is a Game Changer
The legislation is expected to be introduced when the new Congress convenes next year.
Labor Leaders Say Only “Full-Throated Economic Populism” Can Defeat Elites
Prominent union leaders convened during the final day of The Sanders Institute Gathering on Saturday.
The Wildfires Are Over but the Danger Will Persist for Months
The effects of the wildfires could plague people from Sacramento to the Bay Area long after the smoke clears.
Polish Coal Company Announced as First Sponsor of UN Climate Talks
Several other coal-sector companies have been chosen to sponsor this year's climate talks in Katowice.
CNN Fires Marc Lamont Hill for Daring to Denounce Oppression of Palestinians
In a move decried as an attack on those who advocate for the rights of Palestinians, CNN fired Marc Lamont Hill.
The Dangerous, Low-Paid World of Nail Salons
Regulation of salon chemicals and workplace practices is scarce, and many workers fear speaking out.
Senate Challenges Trump on Yemen War
The resolution is a sharp rebuke of President Trump's stance toward the Saudi crown.