Yearly Archives: 2016

The Clark County Democratic Convention, which was the next step after February’s presidential caucus in determining Nevada's 43 delegates, shows Bernie Sanders in the lead.

Authors Ari Berman and Michael Waldman talk about the unequal history of voting in America, new voting rules and their concerns about what may happen later this year.

“The lesson to be learned is that when you commit acts of violence against other nations and their people you may be able to get away with it for some time, but there will come a time when they will come after you with a vengeance, seeking revenge.”

The goal of Plastic Whale—which describes itself as the world’s first plastic fishing company—is to rid the world’s waters of plastic pollution.

A bold thesis that best makes sense of an astonishingly calamitous Trump week. The unforced Trump implosion invites provocative interpretations, even projection of a readily predictable demise. Trump never thought he'd get this far and is now showing why he should go no further. How does he reverse this week's torrent of political self-destruction, worsening his General Election leverage? Can we not imagine Trump’s PR skills going into full damage control mode, even sniffing how to make lemonade out of souring lemons.

Sanders’ campaign is responding to Clinton's accusations that they lied about her receiving money from the fossil fuel industry.

“American foreign policy is the greatest threat to world peace, prosperity, and the environment. And when it comes to foreign policy, Hillary Clinton is an unholy disaster.”

The risk of a pipeline explosion in proximity to Indian Point is one in 1,000.

New poll results show the Vermont senator gaining on the former first lady and, in some states, even overtaking her. And it’s happening fast.

Judge them for yourself.