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Writing a New Chapter, Not an Obituary, for the Planet
Indigenous people, women, youth and people of color are leading the struggle to protect the planet against polluters.
Honduran Prosecutors Withhold Evidence in Berta Cáceres Murder Case
Cáceres's family is questioning why suspects' electronic devices were never subjected to analysis.
Catholic Sex Abuse Stems From Monarchy and Exclusion of Women From Power
Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of an advocacy group for Catholic social justice, discusses more.
Prisoners in 17 States Demand End to “Slave Labor” Behind Bars
Prisoners across the country are set to launch a nationwide strike today.
Beijing’s Bid for Global Power in the Age of Trump
In a Trumpian world where US power is declining, China is preparing to step in as a global hegemon.
Wheel of Dystopia
Climate change is here. Which part of the country will become an unlivable hellscape first?
Is Citizenship and Immigration Services Conspiring With ICE?
ICE freely admits that it works with Citizenship and Immigration Services, but insists this is perfectly normal.
North Carolina Protesters Topple Confederate Statue “Silent Sam”
Students denounced school administrators for refusing to remove the symbol of racism and oppression.
How Native American Children Benefit From Trauma-Informed Schools
Awareness of children’s mental health needs is increasing.
If Ireland Can Get Out of Fossil Fuels, Your Town Can Too
Almost 900 cities, universities and governments have divested over $6 trillion from the fossil fuel industry.