Mental Health Reform Is Headed to the President’s Desk
After more than three years of advocating on behalf of mental health reform at the local, state and federal level, NAMI’s hard-fought battle is over. Congress passed mental health reform in the 21st Century Cures Act.
Nader Calls for a New 1 Percent
In his latest book, the critic and activist proposes the creation and activation of a new 1 percent—one that will expose “conditions of deprivation and abuse” and champion “basic fair play.”
No surprise. State Department will approve construction of Keystone XL pipeline, probably on Monday
The move by the State Department comes 16 months after Obama blocked construction of the 1,200-mile pipeline, which would ship crude from Canada’s western oil-sands region to refineries on the Gulf Coast.
Obama Bids Farewell With An Indirect Warning Of Trump’s Threat To Democracy
President Barack Obama on Tuesday issued a rallying cry to preserve and protect U.S. democracy, urging Americans to remain “vigilant, but not afraid” and to reject complacency and fear.
Obama signs ‘Monsanto Protection Act’
United States President Barack Obama has signed a bill into law that was written in part by the very billion-dollar corporation that will benefit directly from the legislation.
Obama’s Quiet Climate Legacy: A $5 Trillion College Divestment Campaign
Inspired by a president they propelled to office, college students have led a successful effort to pressure institutions to divest from fossil fuels.
One Man’s Actions to Help Feed the Hungry
Chip Paillex started donating his extra food—and then 4,000 volunteers joined him. Read more below.
Orwell’s “1984” and Trump’s America
Adam Gopnik on how President Donald Trump’s disdain for truth and accuracy poses a threat to democracy akin to Big Brother in George Orwell’s book “1984.”
Police Raid Standing Rock Camp, Dismantle Tipis and Are Burning What Remains
Following our earlier report from Standing Rock on the police raid of the Last Child camp, reports began to roll in that police had taken down tipis and burned whatever remained.
Post-Fascist Europe Tells Us Exactly How to Defend Our Democracy
Have your passports ready, watch your language, and other advice from a Yale history professor.
