More GIFs! 11 ways progressives reacted to this week’s news
There aren’t many better ways to share our grief and small victories than with animated GIFs. Enjoy! read post
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When it comes to climate change, minorities are fighting against a rising tide
The extreme weather patterns and rising sea levels caused by climate change have devastating implications worldwide. But in the U.S., the threat is greatest to the health and vitality of low-income minority groups. read post
7 ways drones are used that don’t involve killing
The drone debate was acted out in dramatic fashion Wednesday as Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., filibustered the nomination of John Brennan for director of the CIA after raising concern about the U.S. drone policy. Professor Alan Dershowitz, Harvard School of … read post
Granholm sounds off on right-to-work bill: ‘Paid for by wealthy people who can buy our government’
During Jennifer Granholm’s eight-year tenure as governor of Michigan, she made it her priority to balance the rights of workers and union members while she and then-newly elected President Barack Obama got the manufacturing sector back on track for … read post
Operation Fast and Furious: A timeline
The first of three Republican congressional reports on Operation Fast and Furious is due later this week. We decided to recap the numerous twists and turns in the story so far with our interactive timeline. read post
San Francisco Food Bank: A mission to end poverty and stop food waste
In a time of both rising poverty and increasing food waste, the San Francisco Food Bank’s Farm to Family program connects farmers to food banks, providing the food banks with fresh fruits and vegetables that are deemed unmarketable because of [...] read post
Call to action! Bypass politicians and use ballot measures to pass gun legislation
Yesterday, Jennifer Granholm issued a Call to Action, urging you to step up and take to the initiative process to pass stricter gun laws. But what can you do when the politicians in your state fail to pass important legislation? [...] read post
Women athletes: The economy-class citizens of the 2012 Olympics
The World Cup was lifted above the heads of the Japanese soccer team, and as golden confetti fell around them, they smiled broadly and pumped their fists in the air in celebration. They had defeated Germany and won the 2011 … read post
What Marissa Mayer as Yahoo! CEO means for women, and more ‘women’s issues’
Tara McGuinness says it’s time to bring “women’s issues” off the political sidelines. read post
7 things you didn’t know about Jill Stein, Green Party candidate for president
Dr. Jill Stein recently beat out comedian and actress Roseanne Barr to become the Green Party candidate for president and her name will be on the ballot (in most states, anyway) in November. Accomplished though she is, Stein’s no Ralph [...] read post
