Yearly Archives: 2017
How the indivisible movement is fueling resistance to Trump
A group of former congressional staffers put a document online two months ago to help mobilize citizens. To everyone’s surprise, it has grown into a genuine citizens’ movement.
The carbon tax debate isn’t going away. What would the ideal bill look like?
After opposing a Washington state carbon tax in November, climate justice advocates are setting the stage for a more thorough initiative to address both climate change and inequality.
Judge to FDA: Agency must pull aside curtain on GE salmon
The public has a right to know how the agency came to this seemingly ill-informed decision, especially because the FDA’s approach will likely serve as a precedent for the assessment of future GE food animals.
An out of control president, the GOP, and the specter of fascism converge to...
America has now arrived at the point at which the survival of our democracy is clearly at stake.
Who lacks respect for the office of the president?
Every day that goes by, Trump further disgraces the office he holds. His lack of respect for the presidency knows no bounds.
Hundreds of whales stranded on New Zealand beach
Whale stranding is quite common in this area around this time of year, but the recent numbers are shocking.
We have not yet begun to fight Tom Price
Tom Price believes in lowering taxes for the wealthy and leaving the rest of us to fend for ourselves.
Jimmy Carter continues his green energy legacy with 10-acre solar farm
“We are honored to work with President Carter and his family on this project in Plains, as President Carter's leadership on renewable energy matters is well known and much appreciated in our industry.”
The long road to impeach Trump just got shorter
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) has just put a big toe in the impeachment water.
Dakota Access pipeline approved a week after co-owner’s pipeline spilled 600,000 gallons of oil...
“You could just smell this oil smell. A customer walks in and says ‘nobody smoke.’ You could see it just spewing.”