New Data Tool Details Thousands of Corporations Profiting From US Prison Industry
"Despite earning tens of billions of dollars each year, the public knows little about the prison industry and those that profit from it."
1 in 3 of World’s Poorest Countries Spend More on Debt Repayments Than Education
"There is clearly a moral imperative for the world to act now to ensure that all children are in school and learning," says a new report from Save the Children.…
‘Next Up? Legalize It’: Advocates Cheer Biden Move to Pardon Marijuana Convictions
This must be the first of many steps to ending our decades long failed policies on marijuana.
US Ignores Growing Calls for Diplomacy and Sends More Weapons to Ukraine
"Are there still negotiation possibilities?" asked Noam Chomsky. "There's only one way to find out. That's to try. If you refuse to try, of course, there's no option, no possibilities."
Number of Ultrarich Hits All-Time High as Someone Dies From Hunger Every 4 Seconds
"Those with the power and money to change this must come together to better respond to current crises and prevent and prepare for future ones," a coalition of charities asserted.
Lima Becomes First Latin American Capital to Back Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Peru's capital just took a huge step towards a greener future.
Massachusetts Trader Joe’s Becomes First to Unionize in Huge Workers’ Victory
"Our worker-led union ensures that we are protected and properly compensated—on our terms," explained a crew member at the Hadley store.
Brazil’s Lula Rips Bolsonaro’s Election Fraud Warnings
The presidential front runner accused the incumbent of lying 20 times during a meeting with international diplomats.
Biden’s Continuation of ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Iran
The new sanctions announced by the White House come ahead of the U.S. president’s Middle East trip next week, which will include stops in Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Elon Musk Bails Out of Twitter Deal
"It feels like the end of the movie, where the characters are bloodied and bedraggled with a Michael Bay explosion behind them," said one Twitter employee. "We could see this…
Top US Nurses Union Urges Senators to Suspend Filibuster to Protect Abortion Rights
"Reproductive health services," says National Nurses United, are "fundamental to ensuring economic justice for women across the country."
‘We WILL Fight Back’: Outrage, Resolve as Protests Erupt Against SCOTUS Abortion Ruling
Demonstrators took to the streets Friday to defiantly denounce the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority after it rescinded a constitutional right for the first time in U.S. history.
‘Moral Failure’: California Dem Pulls Plug on Fossil Fuel Divestment Legislation
"This defeat is just a temporary setback," said one campaigner. "We will organize to come back stronger to make our demand for fossil fuel divestment heard because fossil fuel companies…
‘Totally Unacceptable’: US Rejecting 90% of Afghans Seeking Asylum Under Humanitarian Program
"We don't feel safe," lamented one Afghan asylum-seeker whose brothers translated for U.S. invasion forces. "We don't know what will happen in an hour. We don't know what will happen…
Khashoggi’s Fiancée Wants Biden to Ask Saudis: ‘Where is Jamal’s Body?’
"I've been forced to live in a world where his murderers have not only gone unpunished but have also been rewarded," lamented Hatice Cengiz.