Oregon standoff
“Oregon standoff: A timeline of how the confrontation unfolded” This issue is close to home for us…
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.”
Overeating Is Responsible For An Insane 10% Of Global Food Waste
Gluttony: bad for your health, and bad for global hunger.
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.
Pro-Palestinian activist raises $100,000 for vandalised Jewish cemetery
A prominent activist associated with a central pro-Palestine movement was behind a crowdfunding campaign for a vandalised Jewish cemete
Progressives Are the New Silent Majority
Most Americans actually prefer progressive policies — so how did we get here?
Public Sector vs. Private Sector
If you were mailing an extremely important package, you’d probably trust FedEx more than the U.S. Postal Service. But why? Is it because FedEx is a private company, while the post office is run by the government? What are the differences between the “private sector” and the government
Report Says Putin was directly involved with Russian Interference in U.S. Election
The Russian president personally directed leaks of material hacked from Democrats, according to NBC.
Republicans Prepare Efforts To Defund Planned Parenthood
Republicans are once again threatening to defund Planned Parenthood. They’ve tried and failed before, but they could have new momentum this time around with control of the House, Senate and the White House.
