Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Battle Heats Up in Michigan
When Enbridge Line 5 was built in 1953, the notion of tribal consultation was often overlooked by states and corporations. In those days, pipeline construction was a simple matter. The…
A Growing International Movement Is Calling for a “People’s Vaccine”
On a sunny April morning in Philadelphia, Tifrah Akhtar was racing the clock to pick up a rushed-printed sign. Her sign read, in bold letters: “President Biden, Do What You…
More Seniors May Need Rehabilitative Therapy Due to Sheltering During COVID
Ronald Lindquist, 87, has been active all his life. So, he wasn’t prepared for what happened when he stopped going out during the coronavirus pandemic and spent most of his…
Gaza Expecting Surge in COVID Cases Due to Crowding While Sheltering From Bombs
As healthcare workers in Gaza cope with the aftermath of the Israel Defense Forces’ 11-day bombardment campaign, health officials on Saturday expressed fear that the effects of thousands of Palestinians…
Finance Execs Are Pouring Millions Into Super PAC Supporting Yang’s Mayoral Run
This article was produced by Sludge, an independent, ad-free investigative news site covering money in politics. Click here to support Sludge. The super PAC supporting Democrat Andrew Yang’s mayoral campaign…
How to Fight Big Pharma — And Win
The Biden administration’s decision to support waiving World Trade Organization (WTO) intellectual property rules to help fight COVID-19 has the potential to help shift the global power balance toward governments…
It’s Time for “Whiteness as Usual” to End
When I think about the insistence of white power and privilege — from racial inequity, the murder of George Floyd, the storming of the Capitol, and the emergence of Donald…
Gun Availability Worsens Domestic Abuse, But Gun Bans Don’t Create Safety Either
In 2020, as millions feared dying from COVID, thousands sheltering inside their homes faced another potential death threat as both domestic violence and gun sales increased. Numerous studies have shown…
The Difference Between Biden and Trump on Israel-Palestine Policy Is Rhetorical
So just what is the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel? Why did Biden take so long to respond to the violence as it spiraled out of control in Jerusalem and…
Black Workers Cannot Afford Another Lost Decade
Black workers have been hit hardest by the pandemic. We are more likely to lose income because of Covid-related layoffs and shutdowns, and by last August — five months into…
