“An Interesting transformation for the network journalist: the ability to get on the air, which was crucial to any reporter’s career, grew precisely as the ability to analyze diminished.” The Powers that Be – David Halberstam It is no surprise to anyone that today’s political ideals have struggled to remain in the field of Read More…
Social Change
Entire Community Stands Together Against Nestle and Wins
After facing community resistance, bottled beverage giant Nestlé Waters North America this week ditched its plans to extract water from a Monroe County, Penn. spring. The plan would have seen Nestlé take 200,000 gallons of water per day from the source in Kunkletown, located in Eldred Township, and truck it away daily to a nearby Read More…
After Frustrating Primary, Millions of Ballots in California Remain Uncounted
The uncounted ballots would put the total number of voters at around 8.5 million, or around 47 percent of all registered voters. More than 2.5 million ballots from California’s June 7 primary are still uncounted, sparking questions about the results of the presidential contest in which Hillary Clinton emerged the winner and leaving the fate Read More…
The US Police State: Rise Of A Third World Nation
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSSWhen I was growing up, as I’m sure was the same for you, police were the good guys. The ones to save the day, come to the rescue, or just lend a helping hand to those in need. They were the Read More…
Whistleblower: EPA Officials Covered Up Toxic Fracking Emissions for Years
‘The cover-up has allowed the industry to dig in for years of delay in cutting emissions—at the worst possible time’ Why has the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) failed to take adequate action against dangerous methane emissions from the fracking industry? An environmental watchdog alleges that the answer may be a years-long, systematic cover-up of the true data Read More…
Refugees Will Get Their Own Team at Rio Olympics
This year, the Olympics are making history by allowing a team of refugee olympic athletes (ROA) to compete in the festivities. According to Al Jazeera, the International Olympic Committee decided to include the team because they will be seen as a “symbol of hope.” There will be ten people on the team that is set Read More…






