The U.S.-backed Honduran coup ushered in a wave of neoliberal policies that have systematically violated the economic, cultural, and social rights of the nation’s Indigenous people, women, and farmers, while leaving activists and rights defenders—such as the late Berta Cáceres—vulnerable to criminalization and violence. Such were the findings of a new report, prepared by a Read more about Report Details How US-Backed Coup Unleashed Wave of Abuses in Honduras[…]

In the tumultuous wake of Brexit, why has the Labour Party turned on leader Jeremy Corbyn for campaigning for the “Remain” camp, while the Conservatives have welcomed new leader Theresa May for doing exactly the same? Alex Salmond, former Scottish First Minister, has proposed one damning theory by suggesting that the Labour Party’s coup against Read more about Is Coup Against Corbyn a Plot to Spare Blair from War Crimes Probe?[…]

On Sunday, the day before the Republican National Convention (RNC) began, 100 naked women held up mirrors to the RNC-hosting Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland as a political statement against the anti-women rhetoric of the Republican party. Click Here: Maori All Blacks Store The staged protest artwork by the artist Spencer Tunick, titled “Everything Read more about 100 Naked Women Hold Mirrors Up to RNC to Protest Anti-Women Rhetoric[…]

A biology professor has simple advice for athletes and tourists descending on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the Olympics’ start on Friday: “Don’t put your head underwater.” Dr. Valerie Harwood, chair of the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida, remarked on the dangers posed by Rio’s water to AP, which reported Read more about Superbugs, Sewage, and Scandal: Are Rio Olympics Poised for Disaster?[…]

Louisiana continues to battle “unprecedented” flooding on Sunday, as experts warn that the historic rainfall that sparked the rising waters is the kind of extreme weather event to expect on a warming planet. Over 7,000 people have been rescued, at least three people have died, and a state of emergency has been declared.  “This is Read more about "Don't Rely on Your Past Experiences:" La. Battles "Unprecedented" Flooding[…]

Progressives frustrated with Sen. Dianne FeinsteinDianne Emiel FeinsteinHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos GOP votes to give Graham broad subpoena power in Read more about Left eager for Feinstein primary challenge[…]

As residents of Louisiana this week struggle to recover from “one of the worst floods in modern history,” there is a chance that federal aid may not be so forthcoming thanks to a trio of Bayou State Republicans, who back in 2013 voted against helping victims of another storm: Sandy. House majority whip Rep. Steve Read more about Louisiana Climate-Deniers Who Refused Sandy Victims Now Want Federal Flood Relief[…]

Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson on Tuesday settled her sexual harassment lawsuit against the media company’s former CEO Roger Ailes for $20 million and a public apology—about half of what Ailes is set to make in his severance package. “We sincerely regret and apologize for the fact that Gretchen was not treated with the respect Read more about Gretchen Carlson Settles for $20 Million—Half What Ailes Will Get in Severance[…]

As illegal forest-clearing fires once again burn acres of tropical peatland in Indonesia, new research on last year’s deadly blazes estimates that 100,000 people died prematurely from the toxic haze that resulted from the fires. The fires are set each year to cheaply and quickly clear tropical peatland for palm oil and pulpwood plantations. While Read more about Indonesia's Illegal Deforestation Fires Killed Over 100,000: Study[…]

During a press conference in Berlin on Tuesday, the media organization WikiLeaks touted 10 years of drawing the veil of secrecy away from governments and businesses worldwide while also confirming that a new batch of documents—specifically targeting the U.S. government and internet giant Google—will be released over the next two months. “Our upcoming series includes Read more about Marking 10 Years, WikiLeaks Says 'October Surprises' Coming…Soon[…]