We have to be smart in how we fight against Trump and the Republican Party this time around. That means picking our battles wisely, and not taking bait that’s dangled in front of our faces.
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Toxic "Reform" Law Will Gut State Rules on Dangerous Chemical
A new set of bills that aims to update the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act may nullify the efforts of states such as Maine and California to regulate dangerous chemicals.
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Detroit Teachers’ Rolling Strikes Shut Down More Than 60 Schools
The protest, which entered its second week on Monday, is being organized by a group of activists called Detroit Teachers Fight Back who say they seek to "shed light on unsafe and subpar learning conditions and demand resolution."
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Arrest Michigan Governor Rick Snyder: An Open Letter from Michael Moore
To poison all the children in an historic American city like Flint is no small feat – even international terrorist organizations haven't figured out yet how to do something on a magnitude like this.
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Why TransCanada's $15 Billion Lawsuit Against U.S. Is a Bad Omen for Trans-Pacific Partnership
The lawsuit presents the latest evidence of a prioritization of corporate profits and interests over the rights of citizens in a sovereign, domestic nation – yet instances like this will only increase with passage of the TPP.
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Thousands of Hong Kong Protesters gather to demand release of booksellers
Five Hong Kong booksellers have vanished since October and many suspect they were abducted by Chinese security forces because of books critical of China.
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Defense Industry Revenue Forecast Gushes Over Global Turmoil
The resurgence of global security threats promises a lucrative rebound in defense spending, according to a new report.
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TransCanada Sues U.S. over Keystone XL Pipeline Rejection, Seeking $15 Billion In Damages
TransCanada's lawsuit calls rejection of its permit to build the pipeline unconstitutional and seeks unprecedented damages under NAFTA.
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Oregon County Becomes Latest "GE-Free Zone" In Victory for Organics
Jackson County is the eighth county in the U.S. to create an ordinance prohibiting the cultivation of genetically engineered crops – and efforts are springing up to pass similar measures in other places.
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Income Inequality Is a Health Hazard – Even for the Rich
A public health researcher explains why life expectancy in the United States is falling – and it has to do with income inequality rising.
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Our Food Future: 16 Most Exciting Stories for 2016
From food safety law to a heightened focus on food waste, here are this year's most exciting food trends to watch for.
