11 FACTS ABOUT EARTH DAY
On April 22, 1970, the world marked the first Earth Day. As we physically separate ourselves by necessity, we can still collectively appreciate the wondrous beauty of our planet. The 11...
U.S. Senator Wants Answers From Adam Silver About NBA’s China Relationship
A U.S. Senator is demanding answers from NBA commissioner Adam Silver on his league’s relationship with China.
In a letter sent Tuesday to Silver, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) expressed “concern” over the...
Joe Biden Adds Marijuana And Drug Reform To ‘Plan For Black America’ Agenda
Joe Biden remains full of surprises when it comes to marijuana. The presumptive Democratic presidential nomination and former Vice President has flip-flopped on marijuana reform in the past. But Biden announced his “Plan...
McConnell likens himself to Obama: ‘We both are the descendants of slave owners’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Tuesday confirmed that he is a descendant of slave owners and reiterated that he still opposes government reparations for descendants of American slaves.
At a...
Library Of Congress Announce Last Week’s Top 10 Most Read Bills
Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public.
It is presented...
7 Ways Protesters Used Low-Tech Hacks to Fight Back
1. Holding Back the Tears
Tear gas has been the Hong Kong police’s main weapon for breaking up demonstrations. Protesters developed tactics to neutralize the tear gas with quick-reaction squads. Early tactics...
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival...
Andrew Cuomo Has Learned Nothing From the Coronavirus Catastrophe at Rikers
It’s remarkable that as bad as the fast-deteriorating coronavirus situation in New York’s jails and prisons is, it could have been much worse. Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio have each been dangerously...
Leafly’s outdoor cannabis grower’s calendar
Growing cannabis outdoors is easy. All you need is a nice open space that gets lots of light, a water supply, good soil, and a way to cover the plants when...
A guide to eco-friendly travel
A guide to eco-friendly travel. Travel has a lot of benefits. It breaks up our routine, makes us more physically active, and encourages us to try new things. In fact, a...