President Donald Trump doubled down on his embrace of torture on Wednesday, saying that it “absolutely works.” He made the fallacious claim in interview with ABC News, an excerpt of which was released before its […]
Oklahoma Court: Forced Oral Sex Is Not Rape If Victim Is Unconscious From Alcohol
This Ruling is causing widespread condemnation from critics saying the judicial system was engaged in victim-blaming and believing outdated, false notions about rape. An Oklahoma court shocked prosecutors and anti-rape activists when it ruled state law does not […]
Paul Ryan: Black Men Are Lazy and the Cause of Poverty in the United States
On the conservative radio show ‘Morning In America’, hosted by Bill Bennett, Republican Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan was the guest. Before right-wing radio, Bennet’s previous job was Secretary of Education under President Reagan. He’s also […]
China Just Issued a Nuclear Warning to Donald Trump and the United States
Beijing — Following comments made by White House spokesman Sean Spicer on Monday in which he said the United States would absolutely protect its interests in the South China Sea, the Asian superpower has fired […]
Flint’s Drinking Water Crisis Is Not Over
The levels of lead in Flint, Michigan’s water tested below the federal limit in a recent six-month study, the state department that oversees water quality announced Tuesday, reported CNN. But residents are still being told to use […]
Arctic Sea Ice Levels Are Currently At Their Lowest In History
With climate change controversy constantly in and out of the news, it is common knowledge that the arctic is in trouble. However, sea ice levels are now at their lowest ever in recorded history, according […]
What Does President Trump Mean for the Police State?
Speculating on the long term policies of the Trump administration and their effects on policing seems a bit premature, but there will be immediate consequences created by the new puppet’s rhetoric. This is the part where […]
Trump Orders Media Blackout at Multiple Federal Agencies
Moves come amid growing concern that Trump and his appointees will suppress scientific innovation and research to advance their own ideological agenda Though the majority of President Donald Trump’s controversial cabinet nominations have not yet […]
Senators Say Mulvaney Will Break Trump’s Promises on Social Security, Medicare
Dems, led by Sanders, say Trump’s pick for the Office of Management and Budget should be disqualified for calling for cuts to Social Security Senate Democrats are calling for President Donald Trump’s pick for director […]
Gutting and Silencing the EPA Hurts Real People
News reports indicate that the Trump administration has big plans underway to undermine the work of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the lead agency working to protect our health and the environment from pollution. One […]
Scientists Plan March On Washington In Response To Trump’s Attack On Science
What is the Scientists’ March on Washington Welcome! We want to thank you all for your incredible outpouring of support for this march. We are working to schedule a March for Science on DC and […]
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe: President Trump Can’t ‘SteamRoll’ Over Treaties
Harold Frazier, the chairman of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, addresses a #NoDAPL rally outside of the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., on August 24, 2016. The leader of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is […]
Colorado To Use Pot Taxes To Treat Drug Addiction — INSTEAD Of Prison
Colorado is continuing its role as a leader in progressive approaches to drug policy. The state legalized recreational cannabis in 2014 and has since witnessed extraordinary economic benefits along with tax revenues from the sale […]
GOP Propose Taking Food Benefits Away From 11 Million In Poverty
Congressional Republicans proposed a budget this week that could kick 11 million people off food stamps, according to an outside analysis released Friday. House Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-Ga.) unveiled his spending blueprint on […]
Massive Crude Oil Spill Occurs Next To Native Reservation In Canada
An estimated 200,000 liters of crude oil have leaked out of an underground pipeline into lands surrounding an Aboriginal community in Saskatchewan, Canada. The provincial government has reported that most of the oil has been […]
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