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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Financial Industry Split on Speculation Tax
As EU negotiators struggle to reach the finish line on a financial transaction tax agreement, 52 industry professionals issue a joint statement in support.
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ICE Officers Told to Take Action Against All Undocumented Immigrants Encountered While on Duty
The head of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit in charge of deportations has directed his officers to take action against all undocumented immigrants they may cross paths with, regardless of criminal histories.
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Occupy the Cinema: In "Rat Film," Humans and Rodents Claw for American Survival
Through all the invisible walls that it demonstrates are surrounding us, "Rat Film" seems to conclude that people will continue living and making due. People, in general, won’t be brought down. We’ll find a way.
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Are You Ready To Consider That Capitalism Is The Real Problem?
Before you say no, take a moment to really ask yourself whether it’s the system that’s best suited to build our future society.
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"We Will Not Be Intimidated": Organizers Announce Women's March Against NRA— #NRA2DOJ
In response to hostile videos by the gun lobby group, progressive activists have announced a march in the nation's capitol for next week. #NRA2DOJ
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"Democracy Vouchers" Aim to Amplify Low-Income Voices, to Conservative Ire
Seattle's new program, the first of its kind in the U.S., provides every eligible Seattle resident with $100 in taxpayer-funded vouchers to donate to the candidates of their choice – giving the homeless and others new voice.
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Emboldened By Firefighters, Public Sector Workers Demand Pay Rise Across U.K.
“The government’s insistence that the limit on public sector pay will remain at 1 percent is unacceptable and in no way reflects the hard jobs that people are doing day in day out."
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New House Bill Would Kill Gerrymandering and Could Move America Away from Two-Party Dominance
The Fair Representation Act would do three things: require all districts to be drawn by independent redistricting commissions, establish multi-member districts, and have all districts use what’s known as ranked-choice voting (RCV).
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July 12th: Internet-Wide Day of Action To Save Net Neutrality
The FCC wants to destroy net neutrality and give big cable companies control over what we see and do online, through throttling, blocking, censorship and extra fees. On July 12, the Internet will come together to stop them.
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G20 Leaders' Statement on Climate Change Highlights Rift with U.S.
World leaders have made clear the US’s isolated stance on climate change, with 19 of the G20 countries affirming their commitment to the “irreversible” Paris climate agreement.
