The UK government must consult MPs before triggering Article 50 to leave the EU, a court rules. What this means is the even though the majority of Brits voted for Brexit, their … Continue reading The UK government must consult Parliament before triggering Brexit

State authorities keep arresting native peoples who oppose the intrusion on their sacred land. But their message of defiance must be heard, for all our sakes These indigenous leaders are just a … Continue reading We must listen to the Dakota Access pipeline protesters, not punish them | Mark Ruffalo

China had been one of the world’s worst offenders on the subject of climate change — then Trump came along Well, there you have it. There’s no lower we can go on … Continue reading When China calls out Donald Trump on climate change, you know it’s bad – Salon.com

Still, a Clinton victory would be a reassuring signal to Europe. Her close adviser Jake Sullivan was a key figure in the secret negotiations in Oman that paved the way for the … Continue reading Frustrated Europe hopes Clinton win can spur elusive Iran deals 

For months, Mekasi Horinek and Deputy Jon Moll have lived the pipeline protests in North Dakota. But they fall on opposite sides, reflecting a community as divided as oil and water. The … Continue reading The View From Two Sides of the Standing Rock Front Lines

Happy November! With only a week left until this clusterf*ck of an election cycle is finally over, we are ramping up to keep democracy in your hands.  Get your smartphone and selfie stick ready … Continue reading In the homestretch…

The choice in the US election is depressing, but there is a chance that a progressive left could yet emerge. Interesting article about this election. It makes an argument that even though … Continue reading Clinton vs Trump: why it matters that progressives do not have a horse in the presidential race

After lengthy investigations, officials also believe that a hacking of Democratic emails was aimed at disrupting the election rather than electing Mr. Trump. OK, as was obvious from the start, there is … Continue reading Investigating Donald Trump, F.B.I. Sees No Clear Link to Russia – NYTimes.com

Man goes to drug store dressed as an enormous drug store receipt This is pretty funny for those of us who have ever walked out of s drugstore having bought something. Source: … Continue reading Man goes to drug store dressed as an enormous drug store receipt

More election fatigue! Source: New State Department Documents Reveal More Clinton-Abedin Email Exchanges of Classified Information on Unsecure Server – Judicial Watch Continue reading New State Department Documents Reveal More Clinton-Abedin Email Exchanges of Classified Information on Unsecure Server – Judicial Watch

The way we pick our president is the worst voting system. Period. Source: Don’t Blame Voters for the Rise of Trump. Blame the Stupid Way We Vote. Continue reading The Stupid Way We Vote.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership would make it harder to inspect seafood imports, putting potentially unsafe seafood in our food system. One more reason why these “free trade” deals are bad. Source: Toxic Buffet: … Continue reading Toxic Buffet: How the TPP Trades Away Seafood Safety | Food & Water Watch