Indiana Republican Governor Mike Pence just signed into law controversial legislation that gives legal cover, under the guise of “religious liberties,” to any businesses or individuals who wish to violate anti-discrimination …
With Sit-Ins Around Country, Students Escalate 'Divestment Spring'
With campus sit-ins taking place in several states, and more direct actions planned for the days and weeks ahead, a new generation of climate activists is taking the reins in …
As GOP Pushes Patriot Act Renewal, Critics Demand End to Mass Surveillance Provision
As Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) introduced a bill Tuesday night that would reauthorize through 2020 a controversial Patriot Act provision allowing unwarranted government surveillance, Democratic opponents and civil …
'Structural Looting' of Black Communities Driving Protesters to Baltimore Streets
As people across Baltimore prepare for another day of mobilizations to demand justice for the late Freddie Gray, voices from the city’s grassroots are calling for broader U.S. society to …
Big Pharma's Hidden Hand In Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
From the World Health Organization to the National Academy of Sciences, scientists are warning that rising antibiotic resistance poses a public health threat across the world. Now, a new report …
Senate Majority PAC names Schumer ally as new leader
J.B. Poersch, a confidant of Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerOvernight Health Care: US showing signs of retreat in battle against COVID-19 | Regeneron begins clinical trials of potential coronavirus …
On Eve of Non-Proliferation Conference, 'Clarion Call' for Nuke-Free World
One day before global stakeholders began a month-long meeting to review progress on the landmark Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a broad coalition of civil society groups delivered eight million petition …
'We Are Many': Documentary Depicts Legacy of Global Anti-War Movement
The extraordinary February 15, 2003 march against the U.S. invasion of Iraq, which brought an estimated 30 million people to the streets in 800 cities on every continent, is immortalized …
'Risky and Reckless': Environmental Groups Renew Fight Against Shell
Click:Ruby Scott Bread Shoes A coalition of environmental and conservation groups on Monday renewed their challenge of a federal lease which opened nearly 30 million acres of Arctic waters to …
Greece on the Edge: Bailout Extension Rejected, But Referendum Still On
The Eurogroup has refused to extend Greece’s current bailout deal, which is set to expire on June 30, days before a referendum is set to take place on the financial …