'Fund Climate Solutions, Not Endless War': 22 Arrested Demanding US Build Windmills, Not Warships
Twenty-two climate and anti-war campaigners were arrested in the small town of Bath, Maine on Saturday as they held a direct action calling for conversion of the United State’s major weapons manufacturing facilities into places where the urgently needed economic…
'Chuck Schumer Has Some Dinner Guests': Protesters Outside of Minority Leader's Home Demand Action on Detention Camps
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was the focus of #ClosetheCamps protests outside of his Park Slope home in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening which were aimed at his perceived inaction—and even complicity—in the continued detention of children on the border in…
"We Won't Back Down": Over 50 Catering Workers Arrested at American Airlines HQ in Protest Against Poverty Wages
More than 50 unionized catering workers were arrested at American Airlines headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas on Tuesday as hundreds rallied to protest poverty wages and meager benefits. “American Airlines profits soar, but workers who generate its wealth by catering…
Tuscan GP: Saturday’s action in pictures
Click:全国楼凤论坛 Formula 1’s first ever qualifying at the Mugello Circuit was a typical Mercedes affair, with Lewis Hamilton pipping teammate Valtteri Bottas. Here’s a recap in pictures of the day’s action at the Tuscan GP, the ninth round of the…
N.C. candidate directed hiring of aide despite warnings: report
North Carolina congressional candidate Mark HarrisMark HarrisTrump sparks debate over merits of voting by mail The Hill’s Campaign Report: Debate over mail-in voting heats up Bevin says he lost because liberals are ‘good at harvesting votes’ in urban areas MORE…
O'Rourke planning road trip outside of Texas as he considers 2020 bid: report
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D) is planning a road trip outside his home state of Texas as he weighs whether to run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, according to The Wall Street Journal. O’Rourke is calling on his…
Kamala Harris acknowledges smoking weed in the past
Democratic White House hopeful Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) on…
Berkeley, California Makes 'Incredible Leap' Away From Fossil Fuels With Natural Gas Ban in New Buildings
Berkeley, California on Tuesday became the first U.S. city to approve a ban on natural gas hook-ups in all new residential buildings, a move that proponents argued is a needed step for all cities in the state if California is to meet…
Describing 'Future We Want to Live In' Scores of Groups Unveil New Blueprint for Reproductive Rights
Nearly 80 organizations on Monday unveiled a sweeping policy agenda intended to improve sexual and reproductive healthcare and rights. “We can do more than fight back—it’s time to move forward,” women’s rights group UltraViolet said in a tweet about the…
No Billionaires for Bernie: Alone Among Democratic Frontrunners, Sanders Gets No Cash From Wealthiest Americans
Not a single billionaire to date has donated to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ run for the 2020 Democratic nomination, according to a new analysis, making him unique among primary frontrunners. “Zero billionaire donors,” wrote Splinter‘s Paul Blest. “None. Nada.” The absence…