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Palestinian Organizers: We Honor Our Grief by Practicing Hope
“The poison pill of any movement is despair,” says Palestinian activist Lea Kayali.
Pipeline Companies Use Expired Materials to Cut Costs, Flouting Regulations
Pipeline companies are using materials that have sat in the sun for years and are prone to corrosion.
“Health Care Is a Human Right”: Sanders Reintroduces Medicare for All
Universal health care could have prevented over 338,000 COVID deaths, research has found.
Groups and Parents File Lawsuit Against Florida District for Banning Books
The banning of books by the school district violates parents' and authors' First Amendment rights, the lawsuit contends.
McCarthy Pushes More Work Requirements for Medicaid and SNAP in Debt Talks
Biden could invoke the 14th Amendment to resolve the crisis over the debt ceiling for now, argues Robert Kuttner.
Sanders Unveils Bill Guaranteeing Up to 7 Days of Paid Sick Leave for US Workers
The U.S. is the only wealthy country in the world without universal paid sick leave.
The US Failed Jordan Neely and Banko Brown Long Before They Were Murdered
As housing-insecure Black youth, Banko Brown and Jordan Neely needed care. Instead, they were policed and criminalized.
What Is Restorative Justice? An Alternative Approach to Addressing Harm.
The criminal punishment system allows no real path forward for healing. Restorative justice offers a better way.
Detained “Cop City” Journalist Sues Atlanta Police, Alleges Intimidation
The lawsuit alleges that the arrest is part of a pattern of retaliation against journalists by Atlanta police.
New Montana Law Bans Agencies From Considering Climate Impacts in Analyses
The bill severely undermines a major tool of the climate movement.