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Affirmative Action is Necessary, But It Has Never Been Adequate

2 October 2023

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling against race-conscious admissions policies will likely accelerate the already shrinking representation of Black and Latinx [...]

Comment: Triage and Transformation Strategies  for the Climate Emergency

2 October 2023

Advocates for real climate solutions recognize that we now must practice triage—saving what we can. [...]

Harassment and attacks on human rights activists in Palestine are rarely punished

2 October 2023

A recent trial of an attack by an Israeli settler on a U.S. citizen shows how difficult it is to [...]

A Plea for Peace in Ukraine

1 October 2023

Leaders from fifty countries are calling for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict at the U.N. General Assembly. [...]

Farm Aid 2023: Jamming Out for Family Farms and Sustainable Agriculture

30 September 2023

The Indiana concert, headlined by Willie Nelson and Neil Young, with a surprise appearance by Bob Dylan, offers real solutions [...]

The House Freedom Caucus

29 September 2023

Thanks to chaos among House Republicans, we’re headed for a government shutdown. [...]

Nine Years After Ayotzinapa, There Is Still No Justice for the Families

29 September 2023

In 2014, forty-three students disappeared in Mexico. The full story of what happened to them remains unknown. [...]

Keeping Affirmative Action for the Military Won’t Guarantee Diversity

28 September 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court's exemption—leaving aside its hypocrisy and racism—won’t achieve the goal of creating a diverse, equitable, or inclusive [...]

Book Review: Parting Shot

28 September 2023

"Who Killed Kenzo?" tells a nitty-gritty tale about the fight against gun violence, in which every victory is hard-won and [...]

‘Everybody’s Amped Up’: How the UAW Is Out-Maneuvering the Big Three

27 September 2023

Relying on a strategy of "operational chaos," auto workers have been able to keep executives guessing as they expand their [...]

Actress Danai Gurira is reminding pet owners not to leave their dogs in hot cars

2 October 2023

The “Black Panther” star is teaming up with PETA for an urgent dog owner safety reminder. According to the American [...]

Dianne Feinstein, Mitch McConnell, and the way old white people refuse to relinquish power

2 October 2023

OPINION: The Democratic senator from California died Friday at the age of 90, but she should have retired long before [...]

Could Letitia James’ ‘art of the steal’ trial against Trump harm him politically?

2 October 2023

“We always knew he was a conman. Now, it is officially said by a judge,” said Rev. Al Sharpton of [...]

Jodie Turner-Smith files for divorce from Joshua Jackson, husband of four years

2 October 2023

After tying the knot in 2019, Turner-Smith and Jackson call it quits three years later. Jodie Turner-Smith reportedly filed for [...]

United Auto Workers union reaches a tentative contract agreement with Mack Trucks

2 October 2023

The agreement covers 4,000 workers in three states The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with [...]

Black man’s 1845 lynching in downtown Indianapolis recounted with historical marker

2 October 2023

On July 4, 1845, Tucker was assaulted by a white laborer, Nicholas Wood. He defended himself while retreating up Illinois [...]

Grandmomma Tina Knowles raves over Blue Ivy’s makeup skills

2 October 2023

As the Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour came to an end, Tina Knowles revealed another one of Blue Ivy’s hidden talents [...]

Coco Gauff takes China by storm

2 October 2023

Gauff won her first match at the China Open, beating Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 6-3. It was Gauff’s first match since [...]

Mahershala Ali stars in cyberattack thriller ‘Leave the World Behind’

2 October 2023

The film, based on the 2020 novel of the same name, premieres in select theaters this November and debuts on [...]

Historical Black graduate institution launches 4-year MD program

2 October 2023

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, a historically Black institution in Los Angeles, just launched its new four-year [...]

Aligning With Our Ancestry

14 August 2023

IN 2012, a group of scientists from the University of Washington discovered Y chromosomes in the autopsied brains of female [...]

When We Feel ‘Angry Enough to Die’

3 August 2023

SEVERAL OF THIS month’s lectionary readings deal with the tensions of navigating wrongdoing, judgment, vengeance, and forgiveness. They call readers [...]

Southern Baptists Finally Make Space for Old White Guys

2 August 2023

AFTER THE SOUTHERN Baptist Convention announced that women cannot be pastors, Sunday mornings have taken a new form across the [...]

Cistern with St. Chrysostom

2 August 2023

Dome of the rock dome of the belly every diaphragm its own firmament waters above from waters below eyeglasses flecked [...]

Poet Maggie Smith Finds Beauty After Divorce

2 August 2023

OUT OF DARKNESS, the Lord lit a flame — then shaped humans by the glow and placed them in a [...]

How Racism Reaches the Womb

2 August 2023

WHEN TORI BOWIE'S autopsy report was released in June, the cause of death stunned many track fans. The 32-year-old sprinter [...]

‘The Dinner Party’ Reminds Us of What Patriarchy Erased

2 August 2023

IN RATTLING THOSE DRY BONES: Women Changing the Church, activist and author Susan Cole writes an essay in response to [...]

New &amp; Noteworthy: Ancestral History, ‘The Secrets of Hillsong,’ and More

2 August 2023

Beyond the Scandal The Secrets of Hillsong draws on the reporting that exposed misconduct at the Hillsong megachurch. The docuseries [...]

The Best Christian Movie You’ve Never Seen

2 August 2023

THE BEST CHRISTIAN MOVIE you’ve never seen (even though it was Oscar-nominated for best picture!) turns 10 this year. That [...]

Rich Mullins Was the Misfit Christian Music Needed

2 August 2023

RICH MULLINS HAD a museum of a personality. The singer-songwriter, who died in a car accident in 1997, loved to [...]

Idris Elba Reveals the Hella Relatable Reason Why He's Been in Therapy for the Past Year

2 October 2023

While we, the audience, may love to see Idris Elba consistently on our screens, the Hijack star recently revealed that [...]

Say It Ain't So! Jodie Turner-Smith Splits From Joshua Jackson After 4 Years of Marriage

2 October 2023

It looks like October is kicking off with a bang when it comes to celeb breakups, with the latest couple [...]

Keke Palmer, Pinky Cole And More Shine At The Black Magic Reimagined Summit In Dallas

2 October 2023

This past weekend was dedicated to the brilliance and beauty of Black women at the Black Magic Reimagined Summit in [...]

5 Years Later and Still No Leads for Missing Black Postal Worker

2 October 2023

Today marks five years since 26-year-old Kierra Coles disappeared. At this point, the Chicago Police Department is depending on tips [...]

‘Boopac Shakur,’ the Black Man Who Hunted Down Child Predators, Was Fatally Shot Near Hometown

2 October 2023

Have y’all heard of Boopac Shakur? It’s okay if you haven’t. He wasn’t an upcoming rapper or producer. He wasn’t [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Laphonza Butler: The Black Woman Headed To The U.S. Senate

2 October 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascendancy to the White House left a gapping Black woman-sized hole in the Senate. Despite Black [...]

Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute

2 October 2023

Jennifer Hudson’s Beautiful Wedding Surprise Is the Joyous Video We Needed

Every couple wants their wedding to be the most special day of their lives. They spend months, or even years, [...]

Small Town Horror Story: The Kidnapping of Kobe Lee

2 October 2023

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Black Celebs We Lost in 2023

2 October 2023

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NFL Under Fire for New Pro-Swiftie Instagram Bio Amid Controversial Calls Helping Chiefs Win: This ‘Fuels Conspiracy Theories’

2 October 2023

The NFL community has grown tired of the constant coverage of Taylor Swift, and it's led some to start throwing [...]

UAW Worker Fumes At ‘Piece Of Sh*t’ Jim Cramer For Suggesting Automakers Move To Mexico

2 October 2023

A striking auto worker ripped Jim Cramer in colorful fashion after the CNBC host suggested the big three U.S. auto manufacturers [...]

Matt Gaetz’s Dad Is Running for the Florida State Senate Again Ahead of Son’s Anticipated Gubernatorial Campaign

2 October 2023

Don Gaetz, the former President of the Florida State Senate and father of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), intends to run [...]

‘I Liked His Attitude!’ Fox News Host Raves About Trump’s Tirade Outside NY Court

2 October 2023

Tammy Bruce was impressed with Donald Trump's tirade outside the New York City court hearing his fraud case Monday, declaring, [...]

Conservative Republican Slams Matt Gaetz, Urges Him to Put Aside ‘Selfish Views’ And End Crusade Against McCarthy

2 October 2023

"I implore my Republican colleagues to look past their prejudices, their passions, their errors of opinion, their local interests and [...]

WATCH: Journalist Interrupts WH Briefing to Point Out ‘There’s No Seat Here in This Room for Disabled Journalists’

2 October 2023

Karine Jean-Pierre declined to address a reporter who called out her White House press briefings supposedly for not providing a [...]

Briefing Room Laughs at Peter Doocy Confronting Jean-Pierre About Rep. Bowman’s Fire Alarm Pull

2 October 2023

Karine Jean-Pierre had a funny exchange with Fox News' Peter Doocy about the fire alarm incident involving Rep. Jamaal Bowman [...]

Trump Tees Off On Judge Engoron AGAIN, Goes Off on Bizarre Tangent About Random Courtroom Worker ‘Screaming Into His Ear’

2 October 2023

Donald Trump teed off on Judge Arthur Engoron and a random court worker before reentering a New York City courtroom [...]

Jamaal Bowman Stands By Explanation He Accidentally Pulled Fire Alarm: ‘I Don’t Know Why This Has Gotten So Much Attention!’

2 October 2023

A reporter caught up with Jamaal Bowman to ask if he still stood by his statement that pulling a fire [...]

Gaetz Shreds McCarthy on House Floor: Hard to Call Biden ‘Feeble’ When He Keeps Taking McCarthy’s ‘Lunch Money’

2 October 2023

Matt Gaetz gave a speech on the House floor, accusing the speaker of breaking his promises and weakness in dealing [...]

‘Sodom and Gomorrah’: ND Republican Unleashes Anti-LGBTQ Christian Nationalist Rant Calling for ‘Christ Is King’ Laws

2 October 2023

North Dakota state Representative Brandon Prichard, a Republican who co-sponsored legislation that was passed in to law that bans all [...]

‘Part of the Authoritarian Playbook’: Trump’s Courthouse Rant Slammed by Fascism Scholars

2 October 2023

Inside New York’s State Supreme Court in Manhattan, Donald Trump unleashed his anger on the first day of Attorney General [...]

McCarthy ‘Could Be a Former Speaker by the End of This Week’: Report

2 October 2023

At noon on Monday as the House opens for business U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) may file a motion to [...]

‘I’m Broke’: One Day Before Shutdown and With No Plan McCarthy Says He Has ‘Nothing’ in His ‘Back Pocket’

29 September 2023

Just 30 hours before his own Republican conference likely will have succeeded in shutting down the federal government of the [...]

‘Bad News’ for Sidney Powell as First Trump Co-Defendant in Georgia RICO Case Takes Plea Deal: Legal Expert

29 September 2023

The first of 19 co-defendants in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ RICO and election interference case against Donald Trump [...]

Far-Right Republicans Kill GOP Bill to Keep Government Running in ‘Embarrassing Failure’ for McCarthy: Report

29 September 2023

With a shutdown less than 36 hours away, far-right Republicans in the House of Representatives Friday afternoon voted against their [...]

‘Wannabe Dictator’: Milley Appears to Slam Trump After Ex-President Suggested He Should Be Executed

29 September 2023

General Mark Milley, the outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top military advisor to the President, during [...]

Will McConnell and Senate Republicans Use Feinstein’s Passing to Grind Biden’s Judicial Confirmations to a Halt?

29 September 2023

The passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat who served the people of California since 1970 in numerous roles, [...]

‘These Are Our National Secrets’: Democrat Slams GOP for Ignoring Trump Classified Documents Found ‘In the S——’

28 September 2023

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) blasted House Republicans for ignoring the hundreds of classified documents photographed on stage and “in [...]

‘He Knows I’m Right’: Democrat Mocks ‘Scared’ McCarthy and Blows Off Chairman Comer in ‘Very Unserious’ Hearing

28 September 2023

During House Republicans’ impeachment “inquiry” into President Joe Biden, U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) detailed Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s transition from [...]

Maryland’s parole system ‘conditions people for despair’

2 October 2023

A new study finds a range of systemic problems in Maryland's parole system, which is rife with extensive delays and [...]

‘This is history’: UAW workers from the picket lines

29 September 2023

Auto workers give updates on the UAW strike against the Big Three along with their thoughts on COLA, the two-tiered [...]

Before his assassination, JFK sought peace with the Soviet Union

29 September 2023

Jeffrey Sachs's new book, 'To Move the World,' examines the final months of John F. Kennedy's life, which were devoted [...]

If the government shuts down, so does the NLRB—that’ll hurt the strikes

29 September 2023

A government shutdown would place NLRB workers on furlough, leaving striking workers without a crucial ally in their fight. [...]

Colorado cops targeted victims, not attackers with excessive force

29 September 2023

When Fort Collins police arrived at the scene where a woman had been attacked, they pepper sprayed her boyfriend instead [...]

DeSantis is using sports scholarships to ‘purge’ a Florida college

28 September 2023

The New College of Florida has become a testing ground for the governor's regressive education agenda, and students as well [...]

Joe Biden’s trip to Michigan shows why you push Democrats, not capitulate to them

28 September 2023

Joe Biden’s historic visit to the picket line yesterday would never have happened if the UAW simply cozied up to [...]

Two decades before Kaepernick, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf protested the national anthem

28 September 2023

The former NBA player looks back on the influence of Malcolm X and the importance of political education in shaping [...]

He was a cop. She was his girlfriend. He lied to force her into a psych ward.

27 September 2023

In a shocking video, Ronald K. Davis, a Pennsylvania State Trooper, grapples his ex-girlfriend Michelle Perfanov to the ground. Davis [...]

The history of the Israeli Communist Party holds lessons for Israel’s current crisis

27 September 2023

As protests against Netanyahu's 'judicial coup' continue, Israelis ought to study their communist history to grasp how a democratic future [...]

Polish opposition leader “marries” partner in beautiful protest for marriage equality

2 October 2023

Poland is considered the worst country in Europe for LGBTQ+ rights. He wants to change that. [...]

A pedophilic, Hitler-worshiping cult is targeting LGBTQ+ youth

2 October 2023

The FBI is warning that the group is getting kids to make videos harming themselves or performing sexual acts. [...]

Here’s who won LGBTQ Nation’s 2023 Heroes

2 October 2023

Congratulations! [...]

Sore loser accuses competitor who beat her of being transgender at 2023 Asian Games

2 October 2023

"It's only when I won the bronze because of my sheer hard work and dedication that she came up with [...]

Gay dads’ dream of owning a restaurant turned into a nightmare by allegedly corrupt city official

2 October 2023

She falsely accused them of sex trafficking their own 4-year-old, sprayed their building with feces, and tried to scam them [...]

Britain’s former anti-gay law destroyed my youth. Now I’m watching American kids face the same fate.

2 October 2023

I endured horrific bullying due to Section 28, and it pains me to watch history repeat itself. [...]

GOP lawmaker celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with demand that schools teach “Sodom & Gomorrah”

2 October 2023

The 22-year-old lawmaker strongly opposes LGBTQ+ rights. [...]

George Santos accuses Democratic colleague of treason for accidentally pulling the fire alarm

2 October 2023

He said Jamaal Bowman should be treated the same way as those who stormed the Capitol on January 6th. [...]

Does Kevin McCarthy really think that Democrats are going to save him as speaker?

2 October 2023

He stopped a government shutdown at the last minute, but now the right-wing wants his head for not delivering on [...]

AOC slams Republicans for nearly shutting down the government to deny trans people health care

2 October 2023

"This is not a moderate party, period. There are not moderates in the Republican party, there are just different degrees [...]

Native News Weekly (October 1, 2023): D.C. Briefs

2 October 2023

WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released [...]

Geoffrey Blackwell Named NCAI's General Council and Chief of Staff

1 October 2023

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) named Geoffrey Blackwell (Chickasaw, Choctaw, Omaha, and Muscogee Creek) as the organization’s new [...]

Assemblymember James C. Ramos Remembers Sen. Feinstein's Commitment to Sacred Sites

1 October 2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) died at her Washington D.C. on Thursday night. First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992, [...]

Federal Shutdown Averted Through a Stopgap Bill

1 October 2023

With less than three hours to spare, the U.S. Senate voted by a 88-9 margin shortly after 9 p.m. - [...]

Orange Shirt Day Observed on Friday on the Grounds of Closed Tomah Indian Industrial School

30 September 2023

TOMAH, Wisc, — Several survivors who attended the Tomah Indian Industrial School in Tomah, Wisconsin and others gathered on Friday, [...]

Indian Country Braces for Federal Government Shutdown

29 September 2023

On Friday afternoon, tribal leaders from throughout Indian Country were bracing for a partial government shutdown that loomed large after [...]

'Reservation Dogs' Creators, Cast & Crew Reflect on Show's Legacy, Boarding School Era

29 September 2023

With the series finale of the hit FX show “Reservation Dogs” this week, several creators and actors of the series [...]

Through the Eyes of a 6-Year-old Child, Orange Became a Symbol of an Indigenous Movement

29 September 2023

Phyllis Webstad, a tribal citizen of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, is a prime example of how one person can [...]

Native Man Shot at Protest in New Mexico

28 September 2023

Earlier , New Mexico State Police confirmed that a man was shot while celebrating the delay in replacing the statue [...]

White Mesa Ute Community Spiritual Protest Walk

14 September 2023

White Mesa Ute Community Spiritual Protest Walk Oct 7, 2023 When the White Mesa Mill was built in the late [...]

Environmental Justice Groups Host Response To False Solutions

13 September 2023

Environmental Justice Groups Host Response To False Solutions pushed at the UN Climate Ambition Summit Lenape Lands, New York City, [...]

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – a History of Firsts

13 September 2023

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), also referred to as the Declaration, was first drafted by the [...]

Join IEN at NYC Climate Week

11 September 2023

On the Road to COP28 Peoples’ Climate Week was a counter-space to mainstream NYC Climate Week events. The actions and [...]

CALIFORNIA ENDORSES FOSSIL FUEL PHASE-OUT TOWARDS A JUST TRANSITION

1 September 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2023 Media Contact: BJ McManamabjmcmanama@ienearth.org CALIFORNIA ENDORSES FOSSIL FUEL PHASE-OUT TOWARDS A JUST TRANSITION Turtle Island, Sacramento, [...]

Climate and Energy Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act IRA

30 August 2023

An Analysis on the Climate and Energy Provisions of the IRA Review and Download the Spreadsheet Here Read and Download [...]

Join us for the March to End Fossil Fuels

20 August 2023

Calling All Climate Warriors! On September 17th, we will hold the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York City [...]

July 2023 Newsletter

1 August 2023

July 2023 Newsletter - IEN Events, News Roundup, In The News, Community Spotlight and more The post July 2023 Newsletter [...]

June 2023 Newsletter

30 June 2023

June 2023 Newsletter including Events, In The News, Community and Board Spotlights In the collective fight to protect Mother Earth, [...]

Wounded Knee Matriarchs’ Legacy Paves the Way for Future Indigenous Women Leadership

27 June 2023

Photo Credits: Top Left + Right- Kevin McKiernan; Bottom Left- Warrior Women Film; Bottom Right- Associated Press/Jim Mone Special acknowledgements [...]

5 Beneficial Bugs in Your Garden and How to Attract Them

2 October 2023

Check out these insects that are a gardener's best friend and learn how you can help create the perfect environment [...]

5 Simple Steps to Spot Real Eco-Certifications

2 October 2023

In today's world, the demand for green certifications is on the rise, and so is the issue of 'greenwashing'. Let's [...]

Daily Top News: Dad Builds Dog His Own Home, Awful Polish Egg Farm Photos Revealed, The Hidden Impact of Fast Fashion, and More!

2 October 2023

Here you will find out top viral daily news, a synopsis of the stories, and links to each article to [...]

Cat Given Second Chance After Being Found in a Pile of Trash

2 October 2023

In a TikTok video that has touched millions of viewers, an orange cat named Shambles emerged from the shadows of [...]

Check Out These Dogs’ Swimming Techniques (Video)

2 October 2023

A recent clip posted by @adventureswithmase has taken the internet by storm. Shared just five days ago, this video showcases [...]

Dad Builds Dog His Own Home in Viral Video

2 October 2023

A viral clip of a man building his dog a house, shared on TikTok by his daughter under the username [...]

Awful Polish Egg Farm Photos Revealed

2 October 2023

Recently, shocking footage from a Polish egg farm has sent ripples of outrage throughout Europe from images documented by workers. [...]

Mystery Surrounding Giant Tire Washed Ashore in Sydney Beach Revealed

2 October 2023

At Long Reef Beach in northern Sydney earlier this week, a massive tire, equivalent in size to a human, washed [...]

Moose Killed After Wandering onto Stockholm Subway Tracks

2 October 2023

Seven out of 36 subway stations on Stockholm’s busy Red Line had to be closed on Wednesday after a confused [...]

Texts of Animal Abuser, Adam Britton, Reveal How Evil He Truly Is

2 October 2023

Adam Britton, a crocodile expert who was recently charged with animal abuse, bestiality, and possession of child exploitation material. The [...]

Study: Men Who Consume Cannabis Less Likely To Suffer From Kidney Stones

28 September 2023

Investigators concluded, "Taken together, our findings suggested that regular marijuana male users were related to a lower risk of kidney [...]

Analysis: Polydrug Users Frequently Report Consuming Cannabis To Reduce Their Use of Stimulants

28 September 2023

“Further investigation of the harm reduction and therapeutic applications of cannabis use is warranted,” researchers determined. The post Analysis: Polydrug [...]

Missouri: Columbia Officials To Cease Engaging in Marijuana Testing for New Hires

28 September 2023

"Neither prospective nor current employees should be discriminated against for their off-the-job consumption of cannabis.” The post Missouri: Columbia Officials [...]

CBDV Administration Alters Progression of Fragile X Syndrome in Preclinical Model

28 September 2023

“These data demonstrate that CBDV, when administered chronically and starting at juvenile age, holds a solid therapeutic potential for FXS.” [...]

Treasury Report: Growing Number of Banks File Paperwork To Provide Services To State-Licensed Cannabis Businesses

21 September 2023

The total is an uptick from last year’s figures, but represents only a minority of financial institutions nationwide. The post [...]

Survey: Nearly One in Five Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy Acknowledge Using CBD Products Therapeutically

21 September 2023

“CBD may serve as a useful adjunct for some children with CP, especially those with worse disease severity,” the study’s [...]

Minnesota: Supreme Court Affirms That Marijuana Odor Is Insufficient Cause for Police To Search a Motor Vehicle

21 September 2023

The Court opined that the smell of cannabis, absent other evidence of criminal conduct, fails to provide the probable cause [...]

Kentucky: Police Arrested Hundreds of Thousands of People for Marijuana Violations Over Past Two Decades

21 September 2023

Over 90 percent of those charged were accused of violating marijuana possession laws. The post Kentucky: Police Arrested Hundreds of [...]

Study: Cannabis Oil Extracts Associated With Sustained Improvements in Patients With Chronic Health Conditions

14 September 2023

“Results showed both statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in people with chronic health conditions,” investigators concluded. The post Study: [...]

Survey: Athletes Report Using Cannabis Products To Promote Exercise Recovery

14 September 2023

The study’s authors concluded, “The present study demonstrated that cannabis is used as an ergogenic recovery aid by individuals that [...]

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$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a longshot chance at [...]

US health officials propose using a cheap antibiotic as a ‘morning-after pill’ against STDs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that gay and bisexual men can use to try to avoid some increasingly [...]

Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv to support Ukraine as signs of strain show among allies

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Some of Europe’s top diplomats gathered Monday in Kyiv in a display of support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion as signs emerge of political strain [...]

Nobel in medicine goes to 2 scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and that could be used to [...]

Few Americans say conservatives can speak freely on college campuses, an AP-NORC/UChicago poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance [...]

Women’s voices and votes loom large as pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church’s future

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The Supreme Court opens its new term with a case about prison terms for drug dealers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday with a case about prison terms for drug dealers and rejections of hundreds of appeals, including one from an [...]

Rep. Matt Gaetz is threatening to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy. It won’t be easy

WASHINGTON (AP) — “How would you be different as speaker, compared to Mr. Boehner?” a reporter asked then-House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy in September 2015 as the California Republican pursued, [...]

Forced kiss claim leads to ‘helplessness’ for accuser who turned to Olympics abuse-fighting agency

DENVER (AP) — When Kirsten Hawkes, a one-time elite fencer, reached out to her childhood coach for advice about starting her own fencing club, their meeting turned awkward right away. [...]

Donald Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial scrutinizing his business practices

NEW YORK (AP) — With control over some of his most prized real estate holdings in jeopardy, former President Donald Trump says he will make a rare, voluntary trip to [...]

Affirmative Action is Necessary, But It Has Never Been Adequate

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling against race-conscious admissions policies will likely accelerate the already shrinking representation of Black and Latinx students in elite institutions. [...]

Comment: Triage and Transformation Strategies  for the Climate Emergency

Advocates for real climate solutions recognize that we now must practice triage—saving what we can. [...]

Harassment and attacks on human rights activists in Palestine are rarely punished

A recent trial of an attack by an Israeli settler on a U.S. citizen shows how difficult it is to obtain justice. [...]

A Plea for Peace in Ukraine

Leaders from fifty countries are calling for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict at the U.N. General Assembly. [...]

Farm Aid 2023: Jamming Out for Family Farms and Sustainable Agriculture

The Indiana concert, headlined by Willie Nelson and Neil Young, with a surprise appearance by Bob Dylan, offers real solutions to our harmful food system. [...]

The House Freedom Caucus

Thanks to chaos among House Republicans, we’re headed for a government shutdown. [...]

Nine Years After Ayotzinapa, There Is Still No Justice for the Families

In 2014, forty-three students disappeared in Mexico. The full story of what happened to them remains unknown. [...]

Keeping Affirmative Action for the Military Won’t Guarantee Diversity

The U.S. Supreme Court's exemption—leaving aside its hypocrisy and racism—won’t achieve the goal of creating a diverse, equitable, or inclusive military. [...]

Book Review: Parting Shot

"Who Killed Kenzo?" tells a nitty-gritty tale about the fight against gun violence, in which every victory is hard-won and incomplete. Progress is incremental, at best. [...]

‘Everybody’s Amped Up’: How the UAW Is Out-Maneuvering the Big Three

Relying on a strategy of "operational chaos," auto workers have been able to keep executives guessing as they expand their strike. [...]

Actress Danai Gurira is reminding pet owners not to leave their dogs in hot cars

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Dianne Feinstein, Mitch McConnell, and the way old white people refuse to relinquish power

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Could Letitia James’ ‘art of the steal’ trial against Trump harm him politically?

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Jodie Turner-Smith files for divorce from Joshua Jackson, husband of four years

After tying the knot in 2019, Turner-Smith and Jackson call it quits three years later. Jodie Turner-Smith reportedly filed for […] The post Jodie Turner-Smith files for divorce from Joshua [...]

United Auto Workers union reaches a tentative contract agreement with Mack Trucks

The agreement covers 4,000 workers in three states The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with […] The post United Auto Workers union reaches a tentative [...]

Black man’s 1845 lynching in downtown Indianapolis recounted with historical marker

On July 4, 1845, Tucker was assaulted by a white laborer, Nicholas Wood. He defended himself while retreating up Illinois […] The post Black man’s 1845 lynching in downtown Indianapolis [...]

Grandmomma Tina Knowles raves over Blue Ivy’s makeup skills

As the Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour came to an end, Tina Knowles revealed another one of Blue Ivy’s hidden talents […] The post Grandmomma Tina Knowles raves over Blue Ivy’s [...]

Coco Gauff takes China by storm

Gauff won her first match at the China Open, beating Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 6-3. It was Gauff’s first match since […] The post Coco Gauff takes China by storm appeared [...]

Mahershala Ali stars in cyberattack thriller ‘Leave the World Behind’

The film, based on the 2020 novel of the same name, premieres in select theaters this November and debuts on […] The post Mahershala Ali stars in cyberattack thriller ‘Leave [...]

Historical Black graduate institution launches 4-year MD program

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, a historically Black institution in Los Angeles, just launched its new four-year […] The post Historical Black graduate institution launches 4-year MD [...]

Aligning With Our Ancestry

IN 2012, a group of scientists from the University of Washington discovered Y chromosomes in the autopsied brains of female cadavers. Finding so-called male DNA in cis women’s bodies certainly [...]

When We Feel ‘Angry Enough to Die’

SEVERAL OF THIS month’s lectionary readings deal with the tensions of navigating wrongdoing, judgment, vengeance, and forgiveness. They call readers to forgive — and forgive again: not just once, twice, [...]

Southern Baptists Finally Make Space for Old White Guys

AFTER THE SOUTHERN Baptist Convention announced that women cannot be pastors, Sunday mornings have taken a new form across the nation. People are seeing the potential of an uninterrupted two-day [...]

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Poet Maggie Smith Finds Beauty After Divorce

OUT OF DARKNESS, the Lord lit a flame — then shaped humans by the glow and placed them in a garden, charging them to tend it and make it beautiful. [...]

How Racism Reaches the Womb

WHEN TORI BOWIE'S autopsy report was released in June, the cause of death stunned many track fans. The 32-year-old sprinter had won several medals at the 2016 Olympics. On May [...]

‘The Dinner Party’ Reminds Us of What Patriarchy Erased

IN RATTLING THOSE DRY BONES: Women Changing the Church, activist and author Susan Cole writes an essay in response to the question, Why do I remain in the church? In [...]

New &amp; Noteworthy: Ancestral History, ‘The Secrets of Hillsong,’ and More

Beyond the Scandal The Secrets of Hillsong draws on the reporting that exposed misconduct at the Hillsong megachurch. The docuseries goes beyond the headline scandals to explore patterns of abuse [...]

The Best Christian Movie You’ve Never Seen

THE BEST CHRISTIAN MOVIE you’ve never seen (even though it was Oscar-nominated for best picture!) turns 10 this year. That movie is Philomena, adapted from The Lost Child of Philomena [...]

Rich Mullins Was the Misfit Christian Music Needed

RICH MULLINS HAD a museum of a personality. The singer-songwriter, who died in a car accident in 1997, loved to show off anything he found interesting, his friends say. From [...]

Idris Elba Reveals the Hella Relatable Reason Why He's Been in Therapy for the Past Year

While we, the audience, may love to see Idris Elba consistently on our screens, the Hijack star recently revealed that his tendency to always want to be booked and busy [...]

Say It Ain't So! Jodie Turner-Smith Splits From Joshua Jackson After 4 Years of Marriage

It looks like October is kicking off with a bang when it comes to celeb breakups, with the latest couple to call it quits being Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson.Read [...]

Keke Palmer, Pinky Cole And More Shine At The Black Magic Reimagined Summit In Dallas

This past weekend was dedicated to the brilliance and beauty of Black women at the Black Magic Reimagined Summit in Dallas. Started by Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia founder [...]

5 Years Later and Still No Leads for Missing Black Postal Worker

Today marks five years since 26-year-old Kierra Coles disappeared. At this point, the Chicago Police Department is depending on tips from the public on her whereabouts but Coles’ mother isn’t [...]

‘Boopac Shakur,’ the Black Man Who Hunted Down Child Predators, Was Fatally Shot Near Hometown

Have y’all heard of Boopac Shakur? It’s okay if you haven’t. He wasn’t an upcoming rapper or producer. He wasn’t even a comedian pretending to be the real Tupac. He [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Laphonza Butler: The Black Woman Headed To The U.S. Senate

Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascendancy to the White House left a gapping Black woman-sized hole in the Senate. Despite Black women’s essential role in the Democratic party, no Black women [...]

Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute

Every couple wants their wedding to be the most special day of their lives. They spend months, or even years, planning every detail from napkins, to flowers, to music. Surprise [...]

Small Town Horror Story: The Kidnapping of Kobe Lee

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NFL Under Fire for New Pro-Swiftie Instagram Bio Amid Controversial Calls Helping Chiefs Win: This ‘Fuels Conspiracy Theories’

The NFL community has grown tired of the constant coverage of Taylor Swift, and it's led some to start throwing around alarming conspiracy theories against the league. The post NFL [...]

UAW Worker Fumes At ‘Piece Of Sh*t’ Jim Cramer For Suggesting Automakers Move To Mexico

A striking auto worker ripped Jim Cramer in colorful fashion after the CNBC host suggested the big three U.S. auto manufacturers handle the strike by moving their operations to Mexico. The [...]

Matt Gaetz’s Dad Is Running for the Florida State Senate Again Ahead of Son’s Anticipated Gubernatorial Campaign

Don Gaetz, the former President of the Florida State Senate and father of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), intends to run for his old senate seat again. The post Matt Gaetz’s [...]

‘I Liked His Attitude!’ Fox News Host Raves About Trump’s Tirade Outside NY Court

Tammy Bruce was impressed with Donald Trump's tirade outside the New York City court hearing his fraud case Monday, declaring, "I liked his attitude!" The post ‘I Liked His Attitude!’ [...]

Conservative Republican Slams Matt Gaetz, Urges Him to Put Aside ‘Selfish Views’ And End Crusade Against McCarthy

"I implore my Republican colleagues to look past their prejudices, their passions, their errors of opinion, their local interests and their selfish views, and to make a wise decision" The [...]

WATCH: Journalist Interrupts WH Briefing to Point Out ‘There’s No Seat Here in This Room for Disabled Journalists’

Karine Jean-Pierre declined to address a reporter who called out her White House press briefings supposedly for not providing a place for disabled journalists. The post WATCH: Journalist Interrupts WH [...]

Briefing Room Laughs at Peter Doocy Confronting Jean-Pierre About Rep. Bowman’s Fire Alarm Pull

Karine Jean-Pierre had a funny exchange with Fox News' Peter Doocy about the fire alarm incident involving Rep. Jamaal Bowman that got a laugh from the press corps. The post [...]

Trump Tees Off On Judge Engoron AGAIN, Goes Off on Bizarre Tangent About Random Courtroom Worker ‘Screaming Into His Ear’

Donald Trump teed off on Judge Arthur Engoron and a random court worker before reentering a New York City courtroom after a lunch break. The post Trump Tees Off On [...]

Jamaal Bowman Stands By Explanation He Accidentally Pulled Fire Alarm: ‘I Don’t Know Why This Has Gotten So Much Attention!’

A reporter caught up with Jamaal Bowman to ask if he still stood by his statement that pulling a fire alarm before the weekend House vote was an accident. The [...]

Gaetz Shreds McCarthy on House Floor: Hard to Call Biden ‘Feeble’ When He Keeps Taking McCarthy’s ‘Lunch Money’

Matt Gaetz gave a speech on the House floor, accusing the speaker of breaking his promises and weakness in dealing with President Joe Biden. The post Gaetz Shreds McCarthy on [...]

‘Sodom and Gomorrah’: ND Republican Unleashes Anti-LGBTQ Christian Nationalist Rant Calling for ‘Christ Is King’ Laws

North Dakota state Representative Brandon Prichard, a Republican who co-sponsored legislation that was passed in to law that bans all gender confirming surgeries and medication for minors in his state, [...]

‘Part of the Authoritarian Playbook’: Trump’s Courthouse Rant Slammed by Fascism Scholars

Inside New York’s State Supreme Court in Manhattan, Donald Trump unleashed his anger on the first day of Attorney General Letitia James’ $250 million civil fraud lawsuit that has already [...]

McCarthy ‘Could Be a Former Speaker by the End of This Week’: Report

At noon on Monday as the House opens for business U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) may file a motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy for crossing the aisle and working [...]

‘I’m Broke’: One Day Before Shutdown and With No Plan McCarthy Says He Has ‘Nothing’ in His ‘Back Pocket’

Just 30 hours before his own Republican conference likely will have succeeded in shutting down the federal government of the United States, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy candidly admitted [...]

‘Bad News’ for Sidney Powell as First Trump Co-Defendant in Georgia RICO Case Takes Plea Deal: Legal Expert

The first of 19 co-defendants in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ RICO and election interference case against Donald Trump has pleaded guilty in what is being described as a [...]

Far-Right Republicans Kill GOP Bill to Keep Government Running in ‘Embarrassing Failure’ for McCarthy: Report

With a shutdown less than 36 hours away, far-right Republicans in the House of Representatives Friday afternoon voted against their party’s own legislation to kept the federal government running. Democrats [...]

‘Wannabe Dictator’: Milley Appears to Slam Trump After Ex-President Suggested He Should Be Executed

General Mark Milley, the outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top military advisor to the President, during his retirement speech Friday appeared to deliver strong criticism of [...]

Will McConnell and Senate Republicans Use Feinstein’s Passing to Grind Biden’s Judicial Confirmations to a Halt?

The passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat who served the people of California since 1970 in numerous roles, first at the local level, then as a Senator and [...]

‘These Are Our National Secrets’: Democrat Slams GOP for Ignoring Trump Classified Documents Found ‘In the S——’

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) blasted House Republicans for ignoring the hundreds of classified documents photographed on stage and “in the s——” at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort and residence, while [...]

‘He Knows I’m Right’: Democrat Mocks ‘Scared’ McCarthy and Blows Off Chairman Comer in ‘Very Unserious’ Hearing

During House Republicans’ impeachment “inquiry” into President Joe Biden, U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) detailed Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s transition from refusing to allow a vote for an impeachment inquiry to [...]

Maryland’s parole system ‘conditions people for despair’

A new study finds a range of systemic problems in Maryland's parole system, which is rife with extensive delays and leaves most parole-eligible prisoners serving life sentences to languish indefinitely. [...]

‘This is history’: UAW workers from the picket lines

Auto workers give updates on the UAW strike against the Big Three along with their thoughts on COLA, the two-tiered wage system, and more. [...]

Before his assassination, JFK sought peace with the Soviet Union

Jeffrey Sachs's new book, 'To Move the World,' examines the final months of John F. Kennedy's life, which were devoted to easing Cold War tensions. [...]

If the government shuts down, so does the NLRB—that’ll hurt the strikes

A government shutdown would place NLRB workers on furlough, leaving striking workers without a crucial ally in their fight. [...]

Colorado cops targeted victims, not attackers with excessive force

When Fort Collins police arrived at the scene where a woman had been attacked, they pepper sprayed her boyfriend instead of searching for the men responsible for harming her. [...]

DeSantis is using sports scholarships to ‘purge’ a Florida college

The New College of Florida has become a testing ground for the governor's regressive education agenda, and students as well as faculty who stand in the way are getting pushed [...]

Joe Biden’s trip to Michigan shows why you push Democrats, not capitulate to them

Joe Biden’s historic visit to the picket line yesterday would never have happened if the UAW simply cozied up to Biden. As the union showed, you don’t win by showing [...]

Two decades before Kaepernick, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf protested the national anthem

The former NBA player looks back on the influence of Malcolm X and the importance of political education in shaping his life. [...]

He was a cop. She was his girlfriend. He lied to force her into a psych ward.

In a shocking video, Ronald K. Davis, a Pennsylvania State Trooper, grapples his ex-girlfriend Michelle Perfanov to the ground. Davis has since been charged with multiple crimes. [...]

The history of the Israeli Communist Party holds lessons for Israel’s current crisis

As protests against Netanyahu's 'judicial coup' continue, Israelis ought to study their communist history to grasp how a democratic future alongside Palestinians can and can't be achieved. [...]

Polish opposition leader “marries” partner in beautiful protest for marriage equality

Poland is considered the worst country in Europe for LGBTQ+ rights. He wants to change that. [...]

A pedophilic, Hitler-worshiping cult is targeting LGBTQ+ youth

The FBI is warning that the group is getting kids to make videos harming themselves or performing sexual acts. [...]

Here’s who won LGBTQ Nation’s 2023 Heroes

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Sore loser accuses competitor who beat her of being transgender at 2023 Asian Games

"It's only when I won the bronze because of my sheer hard work and dedication that she came up with this transgender thing." [...]

Gay dads’ dream of owning a restaurant turned into a nightmare by allegedly corrupt city official

She falsely accused them of sex trafficking their own 4-year-old, sprayed their building with feces, and tried to scam them out of thousands. [...]

Britain’s former anti-gay law destroyed my youth. Now I’m watching American kids face the same fate.

I endured horrific bullying due to Section 28, and it pains me to watch history repeat itself. [...]

GOP lawmaker celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with demand that schools teach “Sodom & Gomorrah”

The 22-year-old lawmaker strongly opposes LGBTQ+ rights. [...]

George Santos accuses Democratic colleague of treason for accidentally pulling the fire alarm

He said Jamaal Bowman should be treated the same way as those who stormed the Capitol on January 6th. [...]

Does Kevin McCarthy really think that Democrats are going to save him as speaker?

He stopped a government shutdown at the last minute, but now the right-wing wants his head for not delivering on the deep cuts they wanted. [...]

AOC slams Republicans for nearly shutting down the government to deny trans people health care

"This is not a moderate party, period. There are not moderates in the Republican party, there are just different degrees of fealty to Donald Trump." [...]

Native News Weekly (October 1, 2023): D.C. Briefs

WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently. [...]

Geoffrey Blackwell Named NCAI's General Council and Chief of Staff

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) named Geoffrey Blackwell (Chickasaw, Choctaw, Omaha, and Muscogee Creek) as the organization’s new general counsel and chief of staff. The annoucment was made [...]

Assemblymember James C. Ramos Remembers Sen. Feinstein's Commitment to Sacred Sites

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) died at her Washington D.C. on Thursday night. First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992, she was at the time of her death the longest [...]

Federal Shutdown Averted Through a Stopgap Bill

With less than three hours to spare, the U.S. Senate voted by a 88-9 margin shortly after 9 p.m. - EDT on Saturday night for a 45-day extension to fund [...]

Orange Shirt Day Observed on Friday on the Grounds of Closed Tomah Indian Industrial School

TOMAH, Wisc, — Several survivors who attended the Tomah Indian Industrial School in Tomah, Wisconsin and others gathered on Friday, September 29, 2023, to commemorate an annual observance called "Orange [...]

Indian Country Braces for Federal Government Shutdown

On Friday afternoon, tribal leaders from throughout Indian Country were bracing for a partial government shutdown that loomed large after the Republican-led House of Representatives failed to pass a partisan, [...]

'Reservation Dogs' Creators, Cast & Crew Reflect on Show's Legacy, Boarding School Era

With the series finale of the hit FX show “Reservation Dogs” this week, several creators and actors of the series joined a livestream event hosted by the Native American Boarding [...]

Through the Eyes of a 6-Year-old Child, Orange Became a Symbol of an Indigenous Movement

Phyllis Webstad, a tribal citizen of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, is a prime example of how one person can make a difference and create an Indigenous movement across North [...]

Native Man Shot at Protest in New Mexico

Earlier , New Mexico State Police confirmed that a man was shot while celebrating the delay in replacing the statue of Don Juan de Oñate just outside the Rio Arriba [...]

White Mesa Ute Community Spiritual Protest Walk

White Mesa Ute Community Spiritual Protest Walk Oct 7, 2023 When the White Mesa Mill was built in the late 1970s, its purpose was to break down rocks and process [...]

Environmental Justice Groups Host Response To False Solutions

Environmental Justice Groups Host Response To False Solutions pushed at the UN Climate Ambition Summit Lenape Lands, New York City, NY— National climate justice leaders from organizations representing impacted, frontline [...]

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – a History of Firsts

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), also referred to as the Declaration, was first drafted by the then Sub Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of [...]

Join IEN at NYC Climate Week

On the Road to COP28 Peoples’ Climate Week was a counter-space to mainstream NYC Climate Week events. The actions and events are another step to advance a Peoples’ Agenda to [...]

CALIFORNIA ENDORSES FOSSIL FUEL PHASE-OUT TOWARDS A JUST TRANSITION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2023 Media Contact: BJ McManamabjmcmanama@ienearth.org CALIFORNIA ENDORSES FOSSIL FUEL PHASE-OUT TOWARDS A JUST TRANSITION Turtle Island, Sacramento, CA– In the late morning of Friday, September 1, 2023, [...]

Climate and Energy Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act IRA

An Analysis on the Climate and Energy Provisions of the IRA Review and Download the Spreadsheet Here Read and Download IEN’s Analysis Here Have questions or need guidance? Email: IRA_Analysis@ienearth.org [...]

Join us for the March to End Fossil Fuels

Calling All Climate Warriors! On September 17th, we will hold the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York City calling on President Biden to stop fossil fuel expansion and [...]

July 2023 Newsletter

July 2023 Newsletter - IEN Events, News Roundup, In The News, Community Spotlight and more The post July 2023 Newsletter first appeared on Indigenous Environmental Network. [...]

June 2023 Newsletter

June 2023 Newsletter including Events, In The News, Community and Board Spotlights In the collective fight to protect Mother Earth, IEN recognizes that Indigenous sovereignty and Black liberation are intertwined, [...]

Wounded Knee Matriarchs’ Legacy Paves the Way for Future Indigenous Women Leadership

Photo Credits: Top Left + Right- Kevin McKiernan; Bottom Left- Warrior Women Film; Bottom Right- Associated Press/Jim Mone Special acknowledgements to JoKay Dowell for developing this featured article, and gratitude [...]

5 Beneficial Bugs in Your Garden and How to Attract Them

Check out these insects that are a gardener's best friend and learn how you can help create the perfect environment for them. The post 5 Beneficial Bugs in Your Garden [...]

5 Simple Steps to Spot Real Eco-Certifications

In today's world, the demand for green certifications is on the rise, and so is the issue of 'greenwashing'. Let's educate ourselves to spot greenwashing. The post 5 Simple Steps [...]

Daily Top News: Dad Builds Dog His Own Home, Awful Polish Egg Farm Photos Revealed, The Hidden Impact of Fast Fashion, and More!

Here you will find out top viral daily news, a synopsis of the stories, and links to each article to read the full story. The post Daily Top News: Dad [...]

Cat Given Second Chance After Being Found in a Pile of Trash

In a TikTok video that has touched millions of viewers, an orange cat named Shambles emerged from the shadows of harsh street life to find a new chance. The post [...]

Check Out These Dogs’ Swimming Techniques (Video)

A recent clip posted by @adventureswithmase has taken the internet by storm. Shared just five days ago, this video showcases the remarkable swimming skills. The post Check Out These Dogs’ [...]

Dad Builds Dog His Own Home in Viral Video

A viral clip of a man building his dog a house, shared on TikTok by his daughter under the username @Kaitlynwitthar35, has melted hearts everywhere. The post Dad Builds Dog [...]

Awful Polish Egg Farm Photos Revealed

Recently, shocking footage from a Polish egg farm has sent ripples of outrage throughout Europe from images documented by workers. The post Awful Polish Egg Farm Photos Revealed appeared first [...]

Mystery Surrounding Giant Tire Washed Ashore in Sydney Beach Revealed

At Long Reef Beach in northern Sydney earlier this week, a massive tire, equivalent in size to a human, washed ashore leaving everyone confused. The post Mystery Surrounding Giant Tire [...]

Moose Killed After Wandering onto Stockholm Subway Tracks

Seven out of 36 subway stations on Stockholm’s busy Red Line had to be closed on Wednesday after a confused moose managed to wander onto the tracks. The post Moose [...]

Texts of Animal Abuser, Adam Britton, Reveal How Evil He Truly Is

Adam Britton, a crocodile expert who was recently charged with animal abuse, bestiality, and possession of child exploitation material. The post Texts of Animal Abuser, Adam Britton, Reveal How Evil [...]

Study: Men Who Consume Cannabis Less Likely To Suffer From Kidney Stones

Investigators concluded, "Taken together, our findings suggested that regular marijuana male users were related to a lower risk of kidney stones.” The post Study: Men Who Consume Cannabis Less Likely [...]

Analysis: Polydrug Users Frequently Report Consuming Cannabis To Reduce Their Use of Stimulants

“Further investigation of the harm reduction and therapeutic applications of cannabis use is warranted,” researchers determined. The post Analysis: Polydrug Users Frequently Report Consuming Cannabis To Reduce Their Use of [...]

Missouri: Columbia Officials To Cease Engaging in Marijuana Testing for New Hires

"Neither prospective nor current employees should be discriminated against for their off-the-job consumption of cannabis.” The post Missouri: Columbia Officials To Cease Engaging in Marijuana Testing for New Hires appeared [...]

CBDV Administration Alters Progression of Fragile X Syndrome in Preclinical Model

“These data demonstrate that CBDV, when administered chronically and starting at juvenile age, holds a solid therapeutic potential for FXS.” The post CBDV Administration Alters Progression of Fragile X Syndrome [...]

Treasury Report: Growing Number of Banks File Paperwork To Provide Services To State-Licensed Cannabis Businesses

The total is an uptick from last year’s figures, but represents only a minority of financial institutions nationwide. The post Treasury Report: Growing Number of Banks File Paperwork To Provide [...]

Survey: Nearly One in Five Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy Acknowledge Using CBD Products Therapeutically

“CBD may serve as a useful adjunct for some children with CP, especially those with worse disease severity,” the study’s authors concluded. The post Survey: Nearly One in Five Pediatric [...]

Minnesota: Supreme Court Affirms That Marijuana Odor Is Insufficient Cause for Police To Search a Motor Vehicle

The Court opined that the smell of cannabis, absent other evidence of criminal conduct, fails to provide the probable cause necessary for police to execute a search. The post Minnesota: [...]

Kentucky: Police Arrested Hundreds of Thousands of People for Marijuana Violations Over Past Two Decades

Over 90 percent of those charged were accused of violating marijuana possession laws. The post Kentucky: Police Arrested Hundreds of Thousands of People for Marijuana Violations Over Past Two Decades [...]

Study: Cannabis Oil Extracts Associated With Sustained Improvements in Patients With Chronic Health Conditions

“Results showed both statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in people with chronic health conditions,” investigators concluded. The post Study: Cannabis Oil Extracts Associated With Sustained Improvements in Patients With [...]

Survey: Athletes Report Using Cannabis Products To Promote Exercise Recovery

The study’s authors concluded, “The present study demonstrated that cannabis is used as an ergogenic recovery aid by individuals that exercise regularly.” The post Survey: Athletes Report Using Cannabis Products [...]

Who Is Laphonza Butler?

Two days after Dianne Feinstein’s death, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has chosen her replacement. On Sunday, Newsom announced that Laphonza Butler, president of the pro-choice political action committee EMILY’s List, [...]

RFK Jr. Aided by GOP and Trump PAC Donors

When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a swanky fundraiser for his presidential campaign last month in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, much of the news focused on the [...]

Is the Bronze Age Pervert Going Mainstream?

There is no way to explain who the Bronze Age Pervert is in conversation without causing the person listening to, at least for a moment, question your sanity. “There’s this [...]

Plant Milk Is Better for Us and the Climate. So Why Do We Subsidize Dairy?

Like an estimated two-thirds of the world’s population, I don’t digest lactose well, which makes the occasional latte an especially pricey proposition. So it was a pleasant surprise when, shortly [...]

Millions of People Could Live Thanks to New Access to Tuberculosis Medication

Johnson & Johnson announced on Friday that the company will not enforce patents for the lifesaving tuberculosis treatment bedaquiline in 134 low- and middle-income countries globally. Bedaquiline, which was approved [...]

75,000 Kaiser Permanente Health Care Workers Are Ready to Strike This Week

In just three days, the Kaiser Permanente union coalition could begin what they say will be the largest strike of health care workers in US history. On September 22, the [...]

The Pandemic Pause on Student Loans Has Come to an End. Can Biden’s New Plan Offer Relief?

After more than three years, millions of Americans will be getting bills this month from the Department of Education as federal student loan repayments restart. Repayments were paused in March [...]

Climate Fiction Is No Longer Dystopian. Just Reality.

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. This summer, the United States roasted like never before. People got third-degree burns from simply falling onto [...]

The House Voted to Avert a Government Shutdown—For 45 Days

On Saturday afternoon, after weeks of GOP squabbling in the House of Representatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) led his chamber in passing a bill to fund the government for 45 [...]

Who Replaces Feinstein?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a tough decision to make: who he’ll appoint to temporarily replace the Senate vacancy created by the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who served in [...]

Survived & Punished: Meet Tracy McCarter, a Nurse Jailed, Then Cleared, for Stabbing Abusive Husband

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and we look at how Black and Brown survivors of domestic abuse are further criminalized by police and prisons — and [...]

Gavin Newsom Taps Laphonza Butler to Fill Sen. Feinstein's Seat, Rejecting Calls to Pick Barbara Lee

California Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman to ever serve in the Senate, has died at the age of 90. Feinstein had previously announced plans to retire at the [...]

Far-Right Republicans Look to Oust Speaker McCarthy After He Averts Government Shutdown

Congress passed an 11th-hour short-term funding bill this weekend, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown for the next 45 days, but the House is in a state of turmoil as far-right [...]

Headlines for October 2, 2023

Kevin McCarthy Reverses Course, Passes Deal with House Democrats to Avert Gov’t Shutdown at 11th Hour, Gavin Newsom Picks EMILY’s List President Laphonza Butler to Fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate Seat, [...]

Top Cuban Diplomat Seeks Probe of D.C. Embassy Attack & End to "Unbearable" U.S. Sanctions

Cuba has released footage showing an individual throwing two Molotov cocktails inside the Cuban Embassy compound in Washington, D.C., last Sunday, condemning it as a terrorist attack. An investigation is [...]

Nazi Veteran Honored in Canada Was Part of Wave of Collaborators Harbored in West: Lev Golinkin

Poland says it’s preparing to seek the extradition of a 98-year-old Ukrainian Nazi after he received a standing ovation in the Canadian House of Commons last week following a speech [...]

Fearing Ethnic Cleansing, 90,000 Armenians Flee Nagorno-Karabakh After Azerbaijan Military Blitz

The government of Nagorno-Karabakh is dissolving itself after decades of struggle for autonomy from Azerbaijan, just days after Azerbaijani forces carried out a military blitz to seize the breakaway region, [...]

Headlines for September 29, 2023

Ahead of Shutdown, Biden Says GOP Extremists Are Trying to “Burn the Place Down”, Biden Warns Trump & MAGA Movement Are a Threat to Democracy, Activist Disrupts Biden Speech, Urges [...]

Breaking the Menendez Cycle? Senator Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption, But Calls Grow for Resignation

Senator Bob Menendez appeared in court Wednesday to face corruption charges yet refused to resign. A growing number of politicians have called for Menendez to step down, after federal agents [...]

David Dayen: Amazon & Google Antitrust Cases Highlight "Newfound Vigor" in D.C. to Fight Monopolies

On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, but the details of the suit remain unclear as much of it is redacted [...]

Former Bank Exec. Gets Ridiculous Leniency Following MAJOR Scandal

Banking giant Wells Fargo was recently found to have committed what has been called one of “the biggest banking scandals in modern history,” and last week a single former executive [...]

Foreign Leaders Call For Ending The Assault On Free Press

The President of Brazil was at the United Nations last week to tell world leaders to let Julian Assange go free, arguing that it is essential to freedom of the [...]

Dems Go Nuts As Trump Takes Lead In New 2024 Polls

A new poll from The Washington Post and ABC News has been making headlines this week, because the poll shows that Donald Trump has a 10 point lead over President [...]

Bob Menendez Plays Victim Card Following Second Indictment

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez is refusing to step down after he was indicted for a massive bribery and political corruption scheme. The Senator is accused of using his position to [...]

Kamala: A Dead Weight Around The Neck Of A Dead Weight

America’s Lawyer E69: Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has been indicted in one of the most serious cases of political corruption that we’ve seen in modern times – and he’s refusing [...]

Damaging Document Reveals Mesh Creator Ignored Deadly Side Effects

Surgical mesh products have been causing problems in patients for years, depending on the brand and the type of mesh that’s used. But now new complaints are emerging about a [...]

Media Completely FAILS To Report On Child Abuse In America

Politicians love to tell us that they are trying to “protect our children,” and many will make that theme the central focus of their campaigns. But a new report shows [...]

Pentagon Labels Aged Politicians As National Security Threat

A new study from a Pentagon-funded think tank says that the aging politicians in Washington, D.C. might actually be a national security threat, as their cognitive decline could make them [...]

Biden Admin Finances Terrorism With INSANE Iran Deal

The Biden administration has agreed to release $6 billion dollars to Iran as part of a prisoner swap, where 5 American prisoners in Iran were traded for 5 Iranian prisoners [...]

Auto Industry Looks To Migrant Labor As Workers Strike For Better Wages

Roughly 13,000 auto workers in the United States went on strike last week as part of the United Auto Workers union’s attempt to get better working conditions and benefits for [...]

Amazon and Google Are Finally Facing the Music

A government shutdown was averted at the last second. The post Amazon and Google Are Finally Facing the Music appeared first on The Intercept. [...]

New Group Attacking iPhone Encryption Backed by U.S. Political Dark-Money Network

A new, well-funded pressure group is fighting to get Apple to weaken iPhone privacy protections in the name of catching child predators. The post New Group Attacking iPhone Encryption Backed [...]

George W. Bush Is Building a Memorial to the War on Terror. He Wants Your Feedback.

Over 4.5 million people will not be submitting comments because they are dead. The post George W. Bush Is Building a Memorial to the War on Terror. He Wants Your [...]

The Feds Take Big Tech to Court

The FTC launch a antitrust lawsuit against Amazon while the DOJ’s trial against Google is underway. The post The Feds Take Big Tech to Court appeared first on The Intercept. [...]

Texas Anti-Abortion Crusader Demands Abortion Patient Information In Court

The lawyer behind Texas's bounty hunter abortion ban is retaliating against people who get abortions and those who help them. The post Texas Anti-Abortion Crusader Demands Abortion Patient Information In [...]

Sen. Josh Hawley Received Campaign Donations From General Motors and Ford

The senator, who joined striking UAW workers on the picket line this week, no longer accepts money from corporate PACs. The post Sen. Josh Hawley Received Campaign Donations From General [...]

They Promised “Advanced Recycling” for Plastics and Delivered Toxic Waste

A North Carolina facility’s record of violations undercuts the dream of plastics recycling. The post They Promised “Advanced Recycling” for Plastics and Delivered Toxic Waste appeared first on The Intercept. [...]

Atlanta Mayor Dismisses Cop City Referendum as “Not an Election”

Mayor Andre Dickens said he wants residents to be heard on Cop City — but his own administration is slow-walking a possible vote on it. The post Atlanta Mayor Dismisses [...]

Menendez Indictment Looks Like Egypt Recruiting Intelligence Source, Say Former CIA Officials

“Reading the indictment, it certainly appears like the Egyptian government was using a classic source-recruitment pattern to get Menendez and his wife to spy for them.” The post Menendez Indictment [...]

A Ukrainian Woman Protected Her Daughter From Russian Soldiers — and Was Accused of Collaborating With the Enemy

At once a victim of Russian war crimes and a suspected collaborator, Anna is caught between Ukraine’s overlapping quests for justice. The post A Ukrainian Woman Protected Her Daughter From [...]

FDA 101: FDA Prioritizes Nutrition Initiatives to Help Shape a Healthier Future for America

With a century of evolution and legislative backing, the FDA works to safeguard the food supply, empower consumers with accurate labeling, and propel science-backed policies. The post FDA 101: FDA [...]

18 Eye-Opening Food Systems Documentaries to Watch

Dive deep into the global food scene with this list of compelling films and docuseries. These 18 documentaries unpack everything from the struggles of small-scale farmers to the incredible work [...]

The Fight Against Food Apartheid in Shreveport, Louisiana

Shreveport Green is working to address shortcomings in local food systems and ensure that communities have access to fresh, nutritious food. The post The Fight Against Food Apartheid in Shreveport, Louisiana [...]

Raising the Ambition on Food Systems Transformation

During Pre-COP Food Day @ UNGA, food systems leaders gathered to raise the ambition on food systems transformation by amplifying and accelerating implementation across all levels. The post Raising the [...]

Coalition Formed to Address Injustice and Exploitation for Agri-food Workers

The Decent Work for Equitable Food Systems Coalition is calling for decent work across food systems. The post Coalition Formed to Address Injustice and Exploitation for Agri-food Workers appeared first [...]

Leather Companies Can Play a Critical Role in Stopping Deforestation

Tanneries are starting pilot projects that are intended to improve traceability and help end deforestation. The post Leather Companies Can Play a Critical Role in Stopping Deforestation appeared first on [...]

Silver Fern Farms’ Net Carbon Zero Program: A Pioneer in Sustainable Meat Production

Discover how New Zealand's Silver Fern Farms is revolutionizing the meat industry with its innovative Net Carbon Zero program, pushing the boundaries of sustainable farming. The post Silver Fern Farms’ [...]

FAO Releases Assessment of Soil Carbon in Grasslands

Grasslands sequester carbon, drawing it out of the atmosphere. But despite their importance, these ecosystems are some of the least protected. The post FAO Releases Assessment of Soil Carbon in [...]

Examining China’s Path to Agri-Food Carbon Neutrality: Insights from iGDP’s Analysis

iGDP's Food and Agriculture program examines opportunities to cut emissions, eliminate waste, and responsibly feed people. The post Examining China’s Path to Agri-Food Carbon Neutrality: Insights from iGDP’s Analysis appeared first [...]

Matriark Foods Wants to Make Upcycled Products the Norm, Not the Exception

Upcycled foods offer companies a business opportunity as well as a chance to make their supply chains more climate friendly. The post Matriark Foods Wants to Make Upcycled Products the [...]