Yearly Archives: 2017
9 shocking facts about plastics in our oceans
The amount of plastic in the world’s oceans could increase by a factor of 10 in the next decade.
The UK Elections or: How the Democrats should learn to stop worrying and love...
The Labour Party’s surprise showing is a teachable moment for those of us across the pond.
Trump’s infrastructure scam
Sorry, Donald. The only way we get this is if big corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes to support it.
Veterans Affairs official downplays Agent Orange risks, questions critics
Members of Congress who are leaders on veterans' issues said the VA has an obligation to care for vets injured by Agent Orange.
The Tillerson-Trump rumble over Qatar shows White House divisions
The U.S. has two foreign policies: that of the former Exxon-Mobil CEO, an old Middle East hand, and that of a Queens real estate shyster and foreign policy neophyte.
Trump’s FBI nominee’s ties to Exxon
There is no reason to believe that any real federal investigation of ExxonMobil's climate change disclosures, or those of other companies, will occur while Trump is in the White House.
Now five men own almost as much wealth as half the world’s population
American billionaires all made their money because of the research and innovation and infrastructure that make up the foundation of our modern technologies.
Greg Gianforte agrees to plead guilty for body-slamming reporter
Despite the fact that Gianforte assaulted a reporter, the congressional candidate defeated his Democratic opponent by more than 20,000 votes.
Corbyn teaches to embrace change we need
Corbyn teaches that we should embrace the radical transformational change that is needed to inspire people to take action and shift the realm of the possible.
Data reveals farmed salmon to be one of the most toxic foods in the...
Is this omega-rich food worth the risk?