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Decision Looms for Controversial Mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
A proposed open-pit mine in Michigan is pitting a tribe and locals against a multinational company and is a reminder that modern conveniences have costs.
Ex-Trump University Executives Run College That Gets $150 Million From Taxpayers
There are more connections between the Trump school and the Florida college.
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Civil Society Under Serious Attack
Despite their contribution to social justice, civil society organizations came under “serious attack” in 109 countries in 2015.
White Nationalist Group Involved in Sacramento Violence Plans to Defend Trump Supporters at RNC
In Trump, white power types see a candidate who speaks directly to their bigotry.
Report: Average Workplace Safety Fine Less Than Cost of Funeral for Dead Worker
A report released on Thursday asserts that US workers face increased risks on the job.
Puerto Rico: Colonial Bondage and Resistance
Abby Martin talks to two professors of Latin American studies about the long struggle of Puerto Rico against colonialism.
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Immigration Officials Making Secret Deals With Private Prisons to Lock Up More Mothers and Children
New report sheds light on how local contracts are boosting private profits from family detention.
This Map Shows Where Offshore Fracking Has Occurred in the Gulf of Mexico
The map is based on internal government data and documents released under the Freedom of Information Act.
Senate Clears Way for Puerto Rico Bill: “The Ultimate Neocolonialism“
Legislation that would allow the government of Puerto Rico to restructure its debt cleared the final major hurdle before a critical deadline.
Drone Video Shows Helis Oil’s Drilling Operation Set to Frack 40 Miles North of New Orleans
Local zoning laws didn't stop the Department of Natural Recourses from issuing Helis a drilling permit.