People are growing less tolerant to violence against animals, and lawmakers are responding. But more needs to be done. The scene was heart-crushing: 21 dogs, many sick, wounded and infected, on heavy chains or trapped ...
“I think [the Weinstein accusations] are the tip of the iceberg in what we are going to see and what will be revealed in the future.” Investigative journalist Ronan Farrow’s new book To Catch And ...
In U.S. vs. Sineneng-Smith, the Supreme Court will decide whether a federal law prohibiting speech encouraging illegal immigration for financial gain violates the First Amendment. The Supreme Court’s upcoming decision could put far-reaching restrictions on ...
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” A new documentary about the Statue of Liberty features appearances by several public figures and Hollywood stars such as Jessica Chastain, Monica ...
It’s getting hot in Cleveland as drug retailers attempt to disqualify a judge presiding over a major opioid trial set to begin in a matter of days. Eight drug retailers, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart and ...
Will there be room to start a conversation now about the divergence between IMF policy and democracy? Each year, the board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) gathers at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. This ...
“AB 32 is the most progressive and far-reaching bill on immigration detention in this country.” In a big win for prison reform and immigration advocates, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Friday a ...
Carbon and carbon emissions are major talking points in the broader climate change discussion. Any attempt to reduce our nation's collective carbon footprint must focus on transportation.
A new study released suggests that $265 billion annually is wasted on healthcare. With many Americans struggling to keep up with spiraling healthcare costs, what can be done to reform the healthcare system and eliminate ...
“The protection of ISIS prisons will not remain our priority. The defense of our soil will be prioritized if [the] Turkish military continues its attacks.” Local authorities report that at least 750 people suspected of ...
“As the renewable energy sector finds its feet, it is crucial that it introduces rigorous human rights protections throughout its supply chains.” A corporate watchdog found last month that most of the top global companies ...
After six years of war following its independence, South Sudan is attempting to form a transitional government by November 12. Amidst the failure of leaders in South Sudan to realize a national unity government, a ...
At a campaign rally in Minnesota, Trump doubled down on his anti-immigration rhetoric and the same divisive tactics that brought him to the White House in 2016. President Trump gave his first official campaign rally ...
Research shows that political party has more predictive power when it comes to voting than self-professed policy stances. (By Justin Buchler, The Conversation) As the 2020 election approaches, voters will see a variety of polls. ...
(By Nick Lehr, The Conversation) A decade ago, in October 2009, Barack Obama learned that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize. He was uncomfortable with the prize, saying that he didn’t feel that he ...
“Remember when Donald Trump tweeted that he was ‘trying to end the endless wars?’ That was yesterday.” (By Eoin Higgins, Common Dreams) Less than a day after President Donald Trump bragged to supporters at a ...
As Ecuador endures a financial crisis, protesters took to the streets to express their anger at newly imposed IMF-forced austerity measures. An International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed austerity program that cut a decades-long fuel subsidy and ...
“We’re hardly alone among companies that contribute to organizations while strongly disagreeing with them on climate policy” – Google spokesperson. The Guardian’s new “Polluters” series, dedicated to uncovering the structures driving the climate crisis, revealed ...
“More than ever we need public intellectuals who are able to make a robust defense of human rights in the face of the indifference and cynicism of our political leaders. Handke is not such a ...
On the heels of reportedly successful talks between opposing factions in Yemen, the UAE has withdrawn troops from a key Yemen port city. Yemeni officials, speaking anonymously to Bloomberg, announced they observed the withdrawal of ...
As income inequality soars in the U.S., the rich are paying fewer and fewer taxes. Drawing upon data from a new book, “The Triumph of Injustice” by UC Berkeley economists Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman, ...
As corrosive as neoliberalism has been to working people in the U.S., it has been far more destructive wherever the U.S. and its allies have tried to impose it by military force. This season could ...
Environmentalists and other proponents of utility reform argue the forced outage is a sign that California should replace PG&E and invest in safer, renewable infrastructure. Pacific Gas & Electric cut power to around 800,000 California ...
Despite repeated warnings that the U.N. was underfunded, the international peacekeeping body may be facing a U.N. bankruptcy in a matter of weeks. The United Nations is facing a severe budget deficit of $230 million ...
Google’s Sycamore 53-qubit quantum machine has opened the doors to a new era of computing. No, quantum computing did not come of age with Google’s Sycamore, a 53-qubit computer solving in 200 seconds a problem ...
Former FBI director James Comey who has called Donald Trump unfit to be president will be featured in a sure-to-be dramatic miniseries based on Comey’s memoirs of his time during and after the 2016 election. ...
Betsy Devos and the Department of Education have continued to attempt to collect on fraudulent student loans from a now-bankrupt for-profit college. Federal judge Sallie Kim slammed Education Secretary Betsy Devos on Monday for violating ...
“Pray for our Kurdish allies who have been shamelessly abandoned by the Trump Administration. This move ensures the reemergence of ISIS.” News that the Turkish army, using aircraft and artillery, launched a massive military operation ...
After US President Trump suggested he would not come to the aid of Kurdish allies in Syria, Turkey has launched a military offensive against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria. The Turkish army, using aircraft and ...
Extinction Rebellion activists of all ages are continuing to press for action on climate during a planned two-week-long protest in several major European cities. In 48 hours, the London metropolitan police arrested more than 500 ...
The NBA is being accused of prioritizing profit over human rights issues after a tweet by NBA general manager Daryl Morey angered Chinese government officials. The NBA is facing criticism for apologizing to China for ...
Portugal’s Socialist Party won big over the weekend, overcoming recent corruption scandals and a rising tide of right-wing populism in Europe. Portugal’s Socialist Party won the most votes in Sunday’s general election, granting prime minister ...
The federal government has yet to resolve its impasse over appropriations as another government budget deadline nears. Lost amidst the impeachment news swirling in recent weeks was the signing into law on September 27 of ...
While Tunisia’s post-Arab Spring transition has been relatively smooth compared to neighboring countries, low voter turnout and lack of a clear election winner suggests a shaky road ahead for Tunisian politics. Eight years ago Tunisians ...
While suspicion remains around the shooting death of Joshua Brown, a key witness in the Amber Guyger/Botham Jean murder trial, Dallas police are relating Brown’s murder to a drug deal gone wrong. Dallas Assistant Police ...
The big picture is that the regional Middle Eastern states are coming under pressure to sort out their differences and disputes through their own initiatives. U.S. President Donald Trump is not known to practice judo. ...
More Americans are consuming news from social media platforms despite their concern for fake news shared on social media and the growing proliferation of organized disinformation campaigns. Even though social media channels are easy targets ...
While some celebrate Bernie Sanders’ and Elizabeth Warren’s fundraising success as a positive sign for progressive politics, the money is still rolling in for Donald Trump. Progressives Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren led ...
Turkey looks to be preparing to enter Syria for a major military operation against the SDF, while the U.S. has announced it will not defend the SDF despite their alliance in the U.S. war on ...
“His murder underscores the reality of the black experience in America.” Only three days after former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing Botham Jean, an unarmed black ...
We’ve run out of time. We cannot waste any more precious time listening to anyone who insists that the climate crisis is a hoax. The younger generation is not listening to the denial B.S. The ...
During the trial of Tony Hernández, a US prosecutor alleged that his brother, President Juan Orlando Hernández received 1.5 million in bribes. (By Peoples Dispatch) The long-awaited trial of Juan Antonio “Tony” Hernández on charges ...
“I don’t feel like this is like anything I’ve done before, because it is emotional. There is romance and this family dynamic, this drama, and this action.” The new CW series “Batwoman” premiered on Sunday ...
At least one foreign agent simultaneously held a U.S. government appointment while being paid to represent Saudi interests as a foreign agent. (By Anna Massoglia, Center for Responsive Politics) Foreign influence and lobbying spending targeting the United States ...
The bill legalizing abortion was passed by state legislature in New South Wales, the last remaining Australian state where it was criminalized. (By Peoples Dispatch) After over 70 hours of debate and much drama, the ...
One of the U.S.-Ukraine diplomats has a lengthy history as a Republican donor, while another performed lobbying work for foreign clients and a major defense company. (By Karl Evers-Hillstrom and Yue Stella Yu, The Center ...
After four days of protests in Iraq, dozens of protesters are dead and many more wounded sparking calls for the Iraqi government to step down. International media reports said on Friday that the death toll ...
An executive order signed by President Trump to expand Medicare Advantage is being criticized for expanding the scope of Medicare plans contracted out to private companies. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday in ...
Egypt released six foreigners accused of supporting terrorism and fomenting public unrest for their participation in the anti-Sisi protests that rippled through Egypt in late September. On Thursday, Egyptian authorities released six foreigners who were ...
So there it was, good ole sugar, if added to these low-fat foods it made them taste much better and even better manufacturers could print that their food was low fat because it was! That's ...
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