Just days after Israeli forces demolished dozens of Palestinian homes in what international observers said amounted to a war crime, the U.S. House of Representatives late Tuesday passed a resolution condemning the non-violent boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement that is working to put an end to Israel’s brutal occupation. “It sets a dangerous precedent because…
September Candidates Climate Forum to Go On Despite Dropping Sponsor
A candidates’ forum to discuss the climate crisis will go on despite several of the event’s co-sponsors dropping out over an offensive article about one of the candidates because the environmental catastrophe “is simply too important to be ignored or sidelined in the 2020 presidential race.” The presidential climate summit, which is a direct response…
'Despair Ends and Tactics Begin': Extinction Rebellion Aims to Shut Down Brisbane With Mass Civil Disobedience
On the heels of the hottest month in recorded history, activists with the global Extinction Rebellion movement are planning to grind the city of Brisbane, Australia to a halt Tuesday to pressure political leaders to act on the climate crisis. “The climate crisis is already affecting lives and destroying ecosystems,” Extinction Rebellion said in a…
With Open Internet Under Assault, 2020 Democrats Urged to Sign Pledge to Reject Telecom Cash and Restore Net Neutrality
A diverse coalition of nearly 20 progressive advocacy groups launched a new campaign Monday urging 2020 Democratic presidential candidates to reject campaign cash from the telecommunications industry and commit to restoring net neutrality. “It’s not enough for candidates to simply say they support net neutrality.” —Mark Stanley, Demand Progress The organizations are calling on all…
As NJ and EPA Officials Meet Over Newark's Lead Crisis, Group Demands National Push for Water Justice
While officials from New Jersey and the Trump administration met in Washington, D.C. Thursday to discuss lead-contaminated drinking water in Newark, the advocacy group Food & Water Watch pointed to the emerging crisis as an example for why the federal government needs to prioritize water justice on a national scale. “Flint was the bellwether of…
Progressives to Pelosi as Trump Lawlessness Mounts: 'Stop Playing Craven Political Games' and Impeach
Pressure on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to drop her longstanding opposition to impeachment has reached new heights following reports that President Donald Trump asked Ukraine’s leader to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, a move that appears to be at the heart of an urgent whistleblower complaint Trump’s intelligence chief is refusing to turn over…
Zoom sur … Jessica Chastain
A tout juste 30 ans, elle est l’une des révélations majeures de cette année 2011. Choisie pour incarner la Grâce face à Brad Pitt dans le très poétique “Tree of life” de Terrence Malick, la belle rousse est cette semaine à l’affiche de “L’affaire Rachel Singer”. Et vous n’avez pas fini d’entendre parler d’elle! Attention,…
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg launches presidential exploratory committee
Peter Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Ind., announced early Wednesday that he is forming an exploratory committee to run for president, becoming the latest Democrat to wade into the 2020 race. Buttigieg, 37, posted a video in which he touts the “comeback” of South Bend during his time as mayor, and appears to swipe at…
Saint John’s 33, Northwestern College 7
COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Saint John’s took advantage of four major decisions and two forfeits in a 33-7 dual win over Northwestern (Iowa) on Friday, Nov. 16, in Collegeville. Following a forfeit at 125 pounds, junior Alex Peck (Edina, Minn./Benilde-St. Margaret’s) gave SJU (1-0 dual record) a 10-0 lead with a 12-1 major decision at 133….
Chris Christie: Booker has 'legitimate chance' against Trump
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) says home state Sen. Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D) could have what it takes to defeat President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate…