Would a law banning the Nazi salute be effective – or enforceable?
Amid the growing threat of far-right extremism in Australia, Victoria recently became the first state…
Lawmakers Plot NY Climate Priorities and Ways to Find Green
When it comes to state climate action, the ball’s in Albany’s court, and by all…
House Dems Introduce Bill to Overturn Citizens United
To end an era in which wealthy corporations have been given free rein to spend…
Gender and the toll of strong, compassionate leadership
“Uneasy is the head that wears the crown”, wrote Shakespeare, way back in the 1500s.…
Independent Probe Demanded After Police Kill Forest Defender “Tortuguita” in Georgia
Police accountability advocates on Thursday called for an independent investigation after an activist was shot…
NYC’s Snowless Winter Marches On: Why Is This Happening?
Our boots, shovels and snowblowers have seen a different kind of accumulation on them so…
Australia’s twice extended deadline for torture prevention is today, but we’ve missed it again
Today marks the (already twice extended) deadline for Australia to meet its international obligation to…
Low Union Numbers Amid Organizing Wave Spark Calls for US Labor Law Fixes
Labor advocates renewed calls for boosting U.S. worker rights and protections on Thursday as federal…
Afghan girls and women made focus of International Education Day: UNESCO
The agency announced on Thursday that it was dedicating the International Day of Education on…
What do oranges, coffee grounds and seaweed have in common? They outshine cotton in sustainable fashion
Ever considered the carbon footprint of manufacturing your favourite shirt? The average cotton shirt produces…