Yearly Archives: 2017
Reality, not foes, undermines Trump’s legitimacy
Trump’s opening gambit focuses public attention not on real policy or legislation (still a great void) but whether this chief executive is simply an impulsive, erratic narcissist – or much worse, so unstable he could dislodge current, fragile power balances, here and abroad.
The public’s viewpoint: Regulations are protections
When you hear Regulations are Protections for the Public, think of the details and the consequences. Go beyond the words. Act positively.
Democrats vow to oppose Betsy DeVos as education secretary
DeVos is being highly criticized for her lack of experience and her advocacy aimed at privatizing the public education system.
Five groups of Americans who’ll get shafted under Trump’s hiring freeze
This freeze is a bad idea, but there will be more where this came from.
Surviving at Standing Rock after Trump’s DAPL order
The original water protector camp has resolved to stay – even as Sioux tribe says no and Trump orders pipeline construction.
Ebell: Purge necessary at EPA to rid ‘scientists who believe the global warming alarmist...
Ebell believes the EPA has been staffed with scientists who “believe the global-warming alarmist agenda.”
Searching for peace in a troubled world
It sounds like a platitude, but it’s the simple and urgent truth: we must learn to live peacefully together.
‘It’s a big one’: Latest pipeline spill in Iowa leaks 140,000 gallons of diesel
The spill will mark the largest U.S. diesel spill since 2010.
Donald Trump’s $100-million men
For us, another day, another dollar. For them, another day, another fortune.
From faith to action: Fossil fuel divestment more vital than ever
Insuring a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels towards clean energy must remain a global priority.