News

Common Dreams4h
AU & allies file lawsuit on behalf of Arkansas families to block law mandating Ten Commandments displays in public school
A multifaith group of seven Arkansas families with children in public schools filed suit in federal court today to block a ...
Common Dreams4hOpinion
Dark Day for Climate, Health as EPA Axes Power Plant Carbon Regs, Reopens Mercury Pollution Loopholes
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its plans to unravel critical safeguards that protect people ...
Common Dreams4hOpinion
Trump Administration Formally Proposes Repeal of Bedrock Greenhouse Gas Standards, Sells Out Americans
Today, the Trump Administration issued a proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency to roll back the agency’s Clean Air ...
Common Dreams4h
EPA Proposes Repeal of Power Plant Pollution Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to repeal critical standards for power plant air pollution, endangering millions of Americans. The two proposals released today would ...
Common Dreams6h
Tax the Rich, Cut Corporate Fraud: Khanna Details Progressive Path to Trim Deficit by $12 Trillion
Congressman Ro Khanna on Tuesday unveiled a progressive plan to cut the deficit by $12 trillion and enable investment in "essential programs for ordinary Americans: childcare, universal healthcare, ...
Common Dreams1d
Jefferson County Residents Sue to Remove Massive Ten Commandments Monument From Courthouse Lawn
A group of multifaith and non-religious Jefferson County taxpayers and residents filed suit in state court yesterday, seeking ...
Opinion
Common Dreams1dOpinion
Governors Should Fight for an Economic Agenda To Improve the Lives of Working-Class Residents
Governors have a unique ability to advance an economic agenda that reflects the needs of the working class and draw a sharp contrast to the Trump administration’s policies that put billionaires first.
Opinion
Common Dreams2dOpinion
Sanders Statement on Trump Deploying Troops to California
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement after President Trump bypassed California's governor to deploy National Guard troops to California:Let’s be clear: Trump’s deployment ...
Opinion
Common Dreams1dOpinion
DOJ Won’t Prosecute Corporate Bribery Schemes Overseas
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Monday released a policy memo formalizing the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) retreat from enforcing the law when American corporations violate the Foreign ...
Opinion
Common Dreams2dOpinion
Our Revolution Condemns Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles
As Trump Escalates Authoritarian Crackdown, Our Revolution Launches Petition Urging Congress to Block Military Deployment Against U.S. Communities ...
Common Dreams5d
'This Is What Fascism Looks Like': Beloved Labor Leader David Huerta Arrested
To donate by check, phone, or other method, see our More Ways to Give page. Our work is licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0). Feel free to republish and share widely.
Common Dreams2d
Progressive Caucus Statement on Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles
Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) issued the following statement on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests:“Trump ...