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Inside the Nearly Decade-Long Fight Against the Mountain Valley Pipeline
Facing arrests and lawsuits, activists continue to resist the project, which is over budget and behind schedule.
Black Residents Liken Mississippi’s New Court System to Modern Day Slavery
An appeals court says Mississippi can move forward with its state-run court system in the majority-Black capital city.
Fani Willis Accuses TrumpWorld of Playing Race Card With Relationship Allegation
The Fulton County DA noted that of the three special counselors she appointed, only the Black man was attacked.
Arévalo Sworn In as Guatemala’s President After Delay by Right-Wing Opposition
The delay sparked fury in the streets, mobilizing Indigenous groups and the country's youth.
World’s 5 Richest Men Have Added $14M to Their Wealth Every Hour Since 2020
Elon Musk was the biggest winner of the last three years, multiplying his fortune by over seven times.
West Virginia Bill Would Mandate Conversion Therapy for Trans People Under 21
One of a slew of anti-trans bills released January 10, the bill also bans gender affirming care up to the age of 21.
Reports Claim Biden Is Losing Patience With Israel, His Actions Say Otherwise
“[Biden] has a lot of tools he can use. Leaks about how frustrated he is are among the weakest,” said one policy expert.
100 Days Into Genocide, Nearly 100,000 Palestinians Killed, Injured or Missing
“No one will stop us; not The Hague, not the axis of evil and not anyone else calling the ICJ,” declared Netanyahu.
Advocates Are Fighting NYC’s Eviction of Asylum Seekers From City-Funded Housing
NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s rule boots single asylum seekers from temporary housing after 30 days and families after 60 days.
Massachusetts Teachers Are Making Waves and Winning Demands With Illegal Strikes
Public school workers can't legally strike in Massachusetts, but that hasn't stopped these teachers.