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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Utah Finds a New Way to Demonize Poor People, and More
The Utah State Senate has approved new legislation that would force people into a two-hour “self-reliance” class in order to receive public assistance; international trade courts hugely benefit billionaires …
Noam Chomsky: 2016 Election Puts US at Risk of “Utter Disaster“
While the 2016 elections are critical, says Noam Chomsky, people should also direct their energy toward building movements.
How DuPont Concealed the Dangers of the New Teflon Toxin
Only 15 percent of new chemical notices contain any information about the materials' impact on health.
Californians May Be Able to File Wrongful Foreclosure Suits
It's a start in the slow path to justice for those who were victimized by lenders or caught in a financial trap.
Cashing in on Kids: 172 ALEC Education Bills Push Privatization in 2015
ALEC's agenda would transform public education from an accountable institution that serves the public into one that serves private, for-profit interests.
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Utah Senator Last Remaining Holdout Blocking Flint Relief Package
The bill would authorize matching grants for water improvement projects to replace aging pipes.
Where Do the 2016 Candidates Stand on Contraception?
Access to birth control has become politicized.
Filmmaker Josh Fox to Hillary Clinton: Be Real About Fracking and Climate Change
Filmmaker Josh Fox says the political implications of Hillary Clinton's support for strictly regulated fracking are troubling.
Climate Disruption, Conservative Values and the Politics of Neglect
Republican presidential candidates remain unwilling to confront climate change, even as it affects their own constituents.
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Beyond “Survival”: A Native Reflection on Reclaiming Justice
The forces that destroy Black and Brown lives, and ravage the lives and bodies of women of color are unapologetic, and so are we.