Chevron refinery fire sparks community anger
Richmond's residents live amidst five refineries, three chemical plants and eight superfund sites, in a county that produces the most hazardous materials.
Quakes rattle Texas: fracking disposal wells to blame?
Seismologists have concluded that wastewater disposal wells from fracking are causing the unpleasant phenomenon, adding new controversy.
Transition movement brings new environmental approach
A new movement is afloat. The Transition movement blends aspects of the environment movement and broad grassroots organizing.
LGBT hunger striker: I want the same rights as you
Sometimes, it's a good thing to go hungry. Throughout the state, Michigan's "anti-equality environment" is being protested with a 100-day hunger strike.
Coalition will educate youth on new immigration rules
The Department of Homeland Security clarified rules for undocumented immigrant youth looking to apply for temporary legal status.
"Activist New York" displays history of social movements
It explores the "drama of social activism" in New York City from the 17th century up to the present.
Thousands of fish dead as Midwest waters heat up
As the blazing summer temperatures heat up lakes and streams, the number of fish affected -- including endangered species -- has come as an unpleasant surprise to concerned scientists.
Puerto Rican parade features Latinos for Obama
Chanting "O-BA-MA, O-BA-MA," a feisty contingent of the recently formed Latinos for Obama marched in the front of Cleveland's annual Puerto Rican Parade
Today in labor and people's history: "Rebel Girl" born
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, legendary union organizer and later a leader of the Communist Party USA, was born Aug. 7, 1890.
Generation Opportunity: another Republican stealth group
Generation Opportunity says it is a nonpartisan, 501c4 organization. That means it is tax-exempt, and while it engages in political advocacy, it does not have to disclose its donors.
