Dear Lewis Hamilton, We, the undersigned, are asking that you refuse to attend or make a statement at the Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia next year. You said in a victory speech that as a sport, Formula 1 cannot “ignore the human rights issues” in the countries races take… Continue reading
February 19, 2021 (info@medicare4all.org) We’re excited to announce that the state single payer bill sponsored by the California Nurses Association, the California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act, was introduced in the State Assembly today.1 To catch you up: California can create its own version of a Medicare for All system… Continue reading
John Kerry and Al Gore|Countdown February 2021 (ted.com) Details On his first day as president, Joe Biden signed a letter of acceptance that set in motion the 30-day process for the United States to re-join the Paris Agreement on climate. On the day the US returns to the accord, John… Continue reading
February 19, 2021 (info@publicbankinginstiute.org) BREAKING: Massachusetts introduces public bank bill; New Mexico’s new bill passes first committee; Hawaii, Philadelphia, and San Francisco all enter new legislation The 2021 wave of new public banking legislation adds three more states and two major cities to its momentum. Massachusetts‘ two bills, SD 1712 and HD 3247,… Continue reading
Posted on February 18, 2021 by SF Forest Alliance (sfforest.org) In June 2020, we reported that SFRPD was using a new version of an old toxic pesticide: Vastlan, with the active ingredient Triclopyr. (The same as in Garlon, which was the single most toxic herbicide they used.) Neighbor and videographer Ron Proctor took this… Continue reading
Debt Collective CEOs are exploiting the coronavirus to get TRILLIONS in public money, while we are driven further into debt. No one should go into debt for basic needs like housing, healthcare and education. Burn your debt – join our student debt strike and get involved in the fight to… Continue reading
February 17, 2021 (theonion.com) PALM BEACH, FL—Explaining that it was a totally normal occurrence and they shouldn’t be alarmed, local doctor Philippa Anaios reportedly assured the Limbaugh family Wednesday that it was normal for their deceased relative body’s to still be ranting about welfare queens hours after his death. “While… Continue reading
The Movement and the “Madman” is an important new film being produced by two long-time friends and fellow activists, Robert Levering and Steve Ladd. It will be the first feature documentary to chronicle the power and impact of the nationwide movement to end the war in Vietnam. The film will highlight one of the peace movement’s… Continue reading
Movement to unionize workers in Alabama faces tough opposition as the retail giant launches aggressive anti-union drive. February 3, 2021 Michael Saint THE GUARDIAN (portside.org) Apush to unionize workers at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama is running into tough opposition as the retail giant, whose profits have boomed during the coronavirus pandemic despite concerns… Continue reading
Opinion Heather McGhee writes that racism increases economic inequality for everyone. By Michelle Goldberg Opinion Columnist Feb. 19, 2021 (NYTimes.com) When Heather McGhee was a 25-year-old staffer at Demos, the progressive think tank she would eventually lead, she went to Congress to present findings on shocking increases in individual and family… Continue reading
