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The Women of Standing Rock Are Building Sovereign Economies
Food security, traditional agriculture and local self-reliance are key to regenerative societies of the future.
Meals on Wheels Is Starved for Cash, Leaving Many Seniors Hungry
The U.S. is failing to feed its aging population.
Alaska’s Sea Ice Completely Melted Earlier Than Ever Before
There was no sea ice left within 150 miles of Alaska's shores during one of the hottest Julys on record.
Trump-Backed Saudi Coalition Kills Over 100 in Bombing of Yemeni Prison
“We must now stand up to Trump and defund all U.S. involvement in these horrors,” Sen. Bernie Sanders tweeted.
Tennessee Voting Rights Activists Fight New Registration Restrictions
Tennessee is the first state to threaten civil penalties for submitting incomplete voter registration forms.
As Drivers Protest, Trump’s Labor Board Sides With Uber and Lyft
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash are trying to stop California legislation from requiring them to treat drivers as employees.
Austerity-Obsessed Europe Could Combat Climate Change Without Raising Taxes
With zero or low deficits, many EU countries are needlessly obsessing over deficits while the planet burns.
Don’t Subsidize Companies That Silence Workers
When workers can’t organize or speak out, their lives — and ours — may be at risk.
Aging Isn’t the Problem. Ageism Is.
What will it take for the U.S.'s elders to age with dignity? Activists discuss their work to combat ageism.
McConnell Seems Increasingly Nervous Republicans Could Lose Big Next Year
McConnell also seems to be trying to lay the groundwork to undermine Democratic victories in 2020.