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Americans Have No Constitutional Right to Clean Drinking Water Ruled Appellate Court

Environment, Climate, Water
Americans do not have the constitutional right to clean drinking water, ruled the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, following a lawsuit alleging the negligence of the City of Jackson resulted in children having lead poisoning.

Musk Builds Polluting Data Centers in Poorest Black Communities

Environment, Climate, Water
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson asks, “Why aren’t we making polluters pay for being in Memphis and Shelby County?”

Labor Day Thoughts

Democracy
On this Labor Day, 2026, workers all over the country continue the fight for unions and labor rights for all. Videos in this article illustrate some of the battles that have been won and those that continue to be fought out today.

Black Pregnant Congresswoman Could Face Prison for Challenging ICE

Democracy
As a result of a chaotic scene that occurred when federal agents attempted to keep the official delegation from entering the Delaney Detention Center to inspect it, Congresswoman McIver, who is pregnant, faces 17 years in prison if convicted of the assault charges the U.S. government has issued against her.

Dolly Parton: More Than a Legend

CULTURE
Dolly Parton never had to stop being Appalachian to become an international icon, or pretend poverty didn't shape her, or that the mountains were something she had escaped. She simply took what she learned there and carried it farther.

In Memory of Tenant Leader Annie Chambers, Longtime Advocate For Baltimore’s Poor

Human Rights
Reverend Annie Chambers leaves behind an unparalleled legacy of grassroots activism and unconditional love for her people, her family, her community and all those that struggle to survive.

Pearson’s TN Win Rebukes Corporate Dems & Attack on Voting Rights

Politics and Elections
The decisive victory of Justin Pearson in the Tennessee Democratic congressional primary marked a rebuke of both the corporate Democrats and the attack on the Voting Rights Act.

Citizens United Takes a Hit in Michigan Primary

Politics and Elections
In electing Abdul El-Sayed, voters rejected money in politics, defeating the pro-Israel and corporate funded campaign of his opponent in the amount of $70 million, making it among the most ever spent in a Democratic Party primary!

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‘Blood Is On Their Hands’: Haitian Student Dies In Apparent Suicide After Trump Ends Deportation Protections

Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees
Because of the blatant cruelty and racism of Trump’s immigration policies, Pierre Damas Bel was denied the chance to fulfill his dreams.

‘If It’s Us vs The Billionaires, My Bet is On People Power,’ says TN Congressional Candidate

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The Kids Are Worth It: Our Future Depends on Them

Homelessness and Housing
For decades some of us have fought to remove barriers keeping kids out of school because they had no home; we continue the fight to reduce the injustices of poverty. The kids are worth it.

Musk Shows Why the World Cannot Afford Billionaires

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‘Blood Is On Their Hands’: Haitian Student Dies In Apparent Suicide After Trump Ends Deportation Protections

Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees
Because of the blatant cruelty and racism of Trump’s immigration policies, Pierre Damas Bel was denied the chance to fulfill his dreams.

‘If It’s Us vs The Billionaires, My Bet is On People Power,’ says TN Congressional Candidate

Politics and Elections
'From small towns and rural communities to city centers, our fight is restoring a flame of hope. Things can get better. We cannot afford to waver now,' says Tennessee Congressional candidate Justin J. Pearson.

Labor Day Thoughts

Democracy
On this Labor Day, 2026, workers all over the country continue the fight for unions and labor rights for all. Videos in this article illustrate some of the battles that have been won and those that continue to be fought out today.

HOMELESS & HOUSING

The Kids Are Worth It: Our Future Depends on Them

Homelessness and Housing
For decades some of us have fought to remove barriers keeping kids out of school because they had no home; we continue the fight to reduce the injustices of poverty. The kids are worth it.

In Memory of Tenant Leader Annie Chambers, Longtime Advocate For Baltimore’s Poor

Human Rights
Reverend Annie Chambers leaves behind an unparalleled legacy of grassroots activism and unconditional love for her people, her family, her community and all those that struggle to survive.

Tragedies Inflame Family Homelessness

Homelessness and Housing
The author sees a difference for both kids and adults when a respected facility offers quality support services and decent living spaces. The environment is conducive to recovering from various trauma experiences, including those caused by homelessness.

MIGRANTS & REFUGEES

‘Blood Is On Their Hands’: Haitian Student Dies In Apparent Suicide After Trump Ends Deportation Protections

Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees
Because of the blatant cruelty and racism of Trump’s immigration policies, Pierre Damas Bel was denied the chance to fulfill his dreams.

Black Pregnant Congresswoman Could Face Prison for Challenging ICE

Democracy
As a result of a chaotic scene that occurred when federal agents attempted to keep the official delegation from entering the Delaney Detention Center to inspect it, Congresswoman McIver, who is pregnant, faces 17 years in prison if convicted of the assault charges the U.S. government has issued against her.

Nurses Hold Nationwide Civil Disobedience Actions to Demand ‘Palantir Out!’

Healthcare
Nurses held protests in eight cities with displays of the deadly costs of Palantir’s products, including its development and operation of ELITE, an application used by ICE that identifies people for arrest using, in part, improperly obtained Medicaid data.